Black Country Communion

[Mr Walker]

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY.

"I just literally went into the studio last week for two days with one person I'd done an album with before, very quickly, and then the other was a friend of my father's I got to meet later on, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes, and we're working on a new project with a working title of BLACK COUNTRY," Bonham tells Spinner.com. "We just went in with [producer] Kevin Shirley [LED ZEPPELIN, JOURNEY, IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER] and played riffs and just jammed for two days. And that's really exciting."

Bonham tells Spinner.com that the new group, which takes its name from the industrial area in England that he and Hughes come from, is in fact a band. "We're actually recording an album, literally in that process of jamming it out and editing and putting together and going, 'Yeah, that's really cool,'" he says.


Producer Says BLACK COUNTRY Debut Is 'Promising To Be Phenomenal' - Jan. 14, 2010
Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, KISS, BILLY IDOL) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY. The group is currently recording its debut album with producer Kevin Shirley (LED ZEPPELIN, JOURNEY, IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) for a tentative late 2010 release.

Commented Shirley: "So there it is folks — the cat is out the bag! This is BLACK COUNTRY.

"I am producing the debut album and we already have six tracks cut.

"We're going to do the next session in March when I'm through with my current project, and I hope to finish in early April.

"The band is Jason Bonham on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals and Joe Bonamassa on guitar and vocals. The songs are all original and what a lineup! They are all the very best players in the world, for my money!

"Jason Bonham is a totally unique drummer and a supreme, yet oh-so-tasty powerhouse. Derek Sherinian is super-versatile, and is playing mostly overdriven Hammond organ in this ensemble and is the color on the palette. Glenn Hughes plays bass and sings with a range VERY, VERY few can even get close to, and Joe Bonamassa, perhaps the best blues guitarist around, plays hard riffing guitar as well as adding his signature vocals alongside Glenn.

"You'll just have to wait — we're planning to get this out late summer, and it's promising to be phenomenal!"

[Susie Q]

Is Bonham getting bored with whatever band he gets into or just likes to keep on the move?

[FORD]

Is Bonham getting bored with whatever band he gets into or just likes to keep on the move?

Well, I couldn't blame him for being bored with the Foreigner tribute band. That's no place for a decent drummer. :biggrin:

[twonabomber]

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN)

IMO, technically he's not "of" Led Zeppelin.

[chefcraig]

I've always loved Hughes voice, going back to when he joined Deep Purple for Burn. The problem is he is astoundingly hit or miss. He was great in Trapeze and Purple, yet only average in Hughes/Thrall. He was a disaster in Sabbath, and his solo career is all over the joint. About the only time he's shown any consistency was on that Fused album he made a few years ago with Tony Iommi, which is pretty much what I predict this project to sound like. For those of you that may have missed this album (it really wasn't distributed all that well), you can listen to the entire thing at this Youtube link (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F7A8A21FA0400D66&search_query=iommi+hughes+fused).

This track is a good example of what you might expect when (and if) this project gets off the ground.

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[ace diamond]

that whole fucking album kicks fucking ass!
kenny arnoff is a killer drummer.
surprisingly, glenn is not playing bass much anymore........
that i am aware of anyway.

[sadaist]

Well, I couldn't blame him for being bored with the Foreigner tribute band. That's no place for a decent drummer. :biggrin:

That's no place for a Foreigner song either. I saw them on TV play live outside on the sidewalk to about 40 people for some morning news program. Sounded horrible. Talk about a solid rock band just shitting all over any type of legacy they may have had.

I still like groovin' to the old tunes though.

[ace diamond]

That's no place for a Foreigner song either. I saw them on TV play live outside on the sidewalk to about 40 people for some morning news program. Sounded horrible. Talk about a solid rock band just shitting all over any type of legacy they may have had.

I still like groovin' to the old tunes though.

oh, you mean like kiss and eddie van halen over the past decade?

[bueno bob]

Sorry, but I fucking HATE Glenn Hughes...I can tolerate him in Purple and the one Sabbath album, but those solo projects with Tony...I just can't fucking listen to them because of his whiny, snivelling, bitchy, pouty, drippy, snotnosed effeminate voice. The second he starts his whining on every track, I just wanna rip his fucking voicebox out and stomp his fucking face into a wet puddle.

Seriously, I'd rather listen to Hagar re-recorded on ALL of the classic Van Halen albums and nothing else for the rest of my life than to have to listen to him sing EVER again.

[sadaist]

oh, you mean like kiss and eddie van halen over the past decade?

Never cared for KISS, so I don't follow what they have or haven't done. And Van Halen is now well over two decades.

[chefcraig]

Sorry, but I fucking HATE Glenn Hughes...I can tolerate him in Purple and the one Sabbath album, but those solo projects with Tony...I just can't fucking listen to them because of his whiny, snivelling, bitchy, pouty, drippy, snotnosed effeminate voice. The second he starts his whining on every track, I just wanna rip his fucking voicebox out and stomp his fucking face into a wet puddle.

Oh, I agree with ya. Hughes' voice is far more suited to American Idol-like pop piffle or slow moving r n b balladry, than anything remotely close to hard rock. Remember, Ritchie Blackmore took one listen to Hughes' lame funky blues stylings, then promptly grabbed his hat and headed for the exit. Most of the guy's upper register caterwauling is like nails on a chalkboard to me, as "effeminate" is certainly the correct word. The overall effect is downright uncomfortable to listen to. If he keeps this strange impulse in check and sticks to the lower registers, this might work out.

The bigger issue is who is going to write the material? Jason Boham is pretty much the last guy on the planet that you'd associate the words "funky drummer" with, so if the tunes are more of Hughes' undercooked blues/soul retreads, this project could be doomed from the start, no matter what Bonamassa brings to the mix.

[SparkieD]

I'm a huge Glenn Hughes fan, but I'll agree to a point about his voice. He can be quite annoying at times, but when he's on his game, he's fucking fantastic! Lotta soul in that man's voice and a hell of a bass player.

All that said, I am about as excited about this "supergroup" as I am about that fucking George Michael song that woke me this a.m.

[kwame k]

All that said, I am about as excited about this "supergroup" as I am about that fucking George Michael song that woke me this a.m.

Fuck Sparkie, were you having a nightmare or something;)

I wouldn't wish that wake up call on my worst enemy.....

[SparkieD]

Fuck Sparkie, were you having a nightmare or something;)

I wouldn't wish that wake up call on my worst enemy.....


Fucked my day up from the get-go, Man.

[kwame k]

Here....this will cleanse the pallet......

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[chefcraig]

Fucked my day up from the get-go, Man.

Yeah, much like that scene in Groundhog Day, waking up to the wrong tune (like Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe") can really wreck your day. There used to be a hilarious clip at Youtube (since removed) of Eddie Van Halen's alarm going off in the morning, with the unfortunate selection of Hagar's "Eagles Fly" blasting out of the clock radio. He proceeded to destroy the radio and drink a beer left on the nightstand from the previous evening's binge.

I believe the clip featured Billy Bob Thornton as the hapless sleeper, not sure which movie it was from. The creator of the clip cleverly edited the Hagar tune into the work.

[hankster]

Hey Craig, that clip was from Bad Santa! the movie where Thornton was a drunken santa at a mall, and he had this little black midget as his sidekick! that was a funny ass clip, and an awesome movie too

[chefcraig]

Hey Craig, that clip was from Bad Santa! the movie where Thornton was a drunken santa at a mall, and he had this little black midget as his sidekick! that was a funny ass clip, and an awesome movie too

Thanks, man! :biggrin:

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[FORD]

Fucked my day up from the get-go, Man.

Or would that be "from the go-go"? :biggrin:

[kwame k]

Or would that be "from the go-go"? :biggrin:

Oh, man that was bad but in a good way.......:beers8:

[UK ROCKER]

Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY.

"I just literally went into the studio last week for two days with one person I'd done an album with before, very quickly, and then the other was a friend of my father's I got to meet later on, Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes, and we're working on a new project with a working title of BLACK COUNTRY," Bonham tells Spinner.com. "We just went in with [producer] Kevin Shirley [LED ZEPPELIN, JOURNEY, IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER] and played riffs and just jammed for two days. And that's really exciting."

Bonham tells Spinner.com that the new group, which takes its name from the industrial area in England that he and Hughes come from, is in fact a band. "We're actually recording an album, literally in that process of jamming it out and editing and putting together and going, 'Yeah, that's really cool,'" he says.


Producer Says BLACK COUNTRY Debut Is 'Promising To Be Phenomenal' - Jan. 14, 2010
Drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) has joined forces with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, KISS, BILLY IDOL) and guitarist Joe Bonamassa in a brand new project tentatively dubbed BLACK COUNTRY. The group is currently recording its debut album with producer Kevin Shirley (LED ZEPPELIN, JOURNEY, IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) for a tentative late 2010 release.

Commented Shirley: "So there it is folks — the cat is out the bag! This is BLACK COUNTRY.

"I am producing the debut album and we already have six tracks cut.

"We're going to do the next session in March when I'm through with my current project, and I hope to finish in early April.

"The band is Jason Bonham on drums, Derek Sherinian on keyboards, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals and Joe Bonamassa on guitar and vocals. The songs are all original and what a lineup! They are all the very best players in the world, for my money!

"Jason Bonham is a totally unique drummer and a supreme, yet oh-so-tasty powerhouse. Derek Sherinian is super-versatile, and is playing mostly overdriven Hammond organ in this ensemble and is the color on the palette. Glenn Hughes plays bass and sings with a range VERY, VERY few can even get close to, and Joe Bonamassa, perhaps the best blues guitarist around, plays hard riffing guitar as well as adding his signature vocals alongside Glenn.

"You'll just have to wait — we're planning to get this out late summer, and it's promising to be phenomenal!"

I hope they take some time to write real songs instead of 'doing a Chickenfoot' - going into the studio, jamming and recording the results - methinks that grouping displays mucho potential.

[Terry]

Sorry, but I fucking HATE Glenn Hughes...I can tolerate him in Purple and the one Sabbath album, but those solo projects with Tony...I just can't fucking listen to them because of his whiny, snivelling, bitchy, pouty, drippy, snotnosed effeminate voice. The second he starts his whining on every track, I just wanna rip his fucking voicebox out and stomp his fucking face into a wet puddle.

Seriously, I'd rather listen to Hagar re-recorded on ALL of the classic Van Halen albums and nothing else for the rest of my life than to have to listen to him sing EVER again.


Rented the 1974 California Jam Mark 3 Deep Purple performance via Netflix a few months back, and would certainly concur that by ten minutes into it I was already tired of Hughes and his shrieking vocal histrionics.

[SparkieD]

Or would that be "from the go-go"? :biggrin:

Ugh, thanks to you I've got Georgie-Porgie jitterbuggin' inside my head! :barf:

[FORD]

Ugh, thanks to you I've got Georgie-Porgie jitterbuggin' inside my head! :barf:


This should cure that..... by hearing one of George's songs done by a band that actually plays instruments.

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[indeedido]

I went to my local Best Buy and of course they don't carry it. They have hundreds of the latest Ice Cube though.

From the samples I heard on Amazon, it sounds pretty cool. I guess I'll have to download it from itunes as bad as I hate to. Anyone heard it in its entirety? Thoughts?

[WACF]

Heard their live show on XM...killer.

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[indeedido]

I just read that they are going to crank another album out, probably before they have a chance to tour in 2011

[78/84 guy]

I'm scared about the vocals !! Glenn can get carried away. I will pick it up, Joe is a fantastic player.

[SparkieD]

Picked it up on release day and am very, VERY impressed. Glenn is amazing!

[Von Halen]

I picked it up on release day too. I like it a lot, but I actually prefer Bonamassa's solo stuff. Still, a damn good disc.

I went to my local Best Buy to get it, and they have all but removed the CD's. Very limited selection. Most of the aisles were empty. I asked a guy if they were moving the department to another section of the store, and he said no, they were condensing because they hardly sell any cd's anymore. Crazy shit. I had to go to FYE to get this disc. While I was at it, I picked up Bonamassa's Live from the Royal Albert Hall DVD. Very good. Does that dude use a pick?

[SparkieD]

The opening track has an early Maiden feel, which really surprised me.

[Mr Walker]

I was on my way out to buy it, but Wooda told me to save my money that it wasn't very good.

[Cato]

now we should discuss why any super group never impress us...

[chefcraig]

now we should discuss why any super group never impress us...

Pretty astounding, ain't it? A perfect example of the sum not equaling the individual parts. You'd think that assembling a group of musicians with a certain amount of pedigree amongst them would guarantee great things, yet it rarely if ever happens. Look at ASIA, for cryin' out loud: Take some bozos from King Crimson, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, throw 'em in a studio and what do you get? One or two underwhelming pop tunes that today no one can even remember. About the only so-called super group that ever worked was Crosby, Stills and Nash, and after having spent over 30 years on a career have what, 3 good tunes to show for it?

[binnie]

I think has to do with the wait of expectation - when a 'super group' forms, the weight of their own pass sets the bar high and also means that we have preconceptions of the sort of music that the artists in question play. If the sound deviates from that, many people can't accept it.

[Diamondjimi]

I like it. But I don't think it'll last.

They barely got this one out of the gate with all their lawyers jackin around making things complicated...

[SparkieD]

Not to mention Kevin Shirley runnin' his trap. Album is great, but would've been better with a different producer.

BTW, to those of you still holding out, the opening track and the remake of Medusa are good enough reasons to buy it.

[Mr Walker]

According to Glenn Hughes, the follow-up CD is finished and mastered and will be out in June.
He claims Shirley feels it is the best CD he has ever worked on and the the tone is much darker than the first disc.

[BITEYOASS]

So what does this have to do with a church in Wolverhampton? I mean it's called Black Country communion.

[Hellraiser!!]

The first 2 songs of the album are awesome!!

[indeedido]

The latest BCC album slipped by me last month, I was looking around for a hard copy and notice Amazon has one version with 11 tracks and one with 12. The import has 12 tracks, + "Crawl". Is Crawl a bonus track on the import or a hidden track on the American release?

[chefcraig]

There is a limited edition version of the album available only in Europe which contains liner notes from all of the band's members, a bunch of photos and the "Crawl" bonus track which isn't on the U.S. version. Good luck finding a copy, as by calling it a LE, they mean it: Not too many copies were produced, and those that were went pretty damned quickly.

Black Country Communion 2 [Limited Edition, Import] (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Country-Communion-2/dp/B004YESKR8)

[indeedido]

Thanks Chef.

On a side note, I went by my local Best Buy and of course they didn't have the domestic release. If it's not Lady Gaga, they don't have it. Barnes and Noble does but I'm not paying $19 for it. I guess I'll hit iTunes. It's a shame cd shops don't really exist anymore. I still like to touch the product.

[ODShowtime]

I had to go to an independent shop to score their first record. It was nice because it was across the street from a client so I stepped out for a smoke break and snagged it.

I thought for sure they wouldn't have it at Bestbuy but I've actually seen it there after I already had a copy.

Does anyone think the second album is better than the first one? I give the first one a 7 but would be ready to listen to a sequel.

[Hardrock69]

I have to say both Black Country Communion records are just as kickass, so I would have to modify my statement to say "ADKOT is ONE of the most kickass albums I have heard in years".

I mean, I know it is blasphemy, but hey, you guys gotta admit that BCC albums are fucking incredible.

Was listening to them cranked LOUD today, and realized, well, they rule.

The main difference is.....I have looked forward to ADKOT for 28 fucking years, and I never heard any of the BCC music until Nov. 10, when my buddy and I were driving to St. Louis to see Thin Lizzy, BLS and Priest, and he blasted both of the BCC albums out on the interstate and blew my mind for the FIRST time that evening.

[ThrillsNSpills]

Post a video of the best song bro.

[SparkieD]

I absolutely adore Glenn Hughes, almost as much as I love Dave, but, though both BCC discs are excellent, I don't think they touch ADKoT.

[binnie]

I'd have to agree with Sparkie - the overall feel of ADKOT (and the songs) is superior.

There is plenty of kick ass rock n roll out there if you want to look for it, however. Check out:

Orange Goblin
The Sword
Hardcore Superstar
The Answer

[SNIPER]

BCC does kick ass!! I agree 100%. But if I can only have one or the other. I would have to go with ADKOT.
Its kind of like my life long love for pizza. I will be dammed if there is a new food to come out that I would rather have or like as much.

[hambon4lif]

Hell Yeah!
This is ' hit the highway and drive it like you fucking stole it ' stuff!

Bonamassa's a badass!:thumb:

[ELVIS]

:elvis:

[ELVIS]

I dunno...

It's good...

Kinda like Rainbow without Cozy...

Jason isn't all that...

And Bonamassa is pretty underwhelming for this kind of music...

They should have called Yngwie...


:biggrin:

[clarathecarrot]

I dunno...

It's good...

Kinda like Rainbow without Cozy...

Jason isn't all that...

And Bonamassa is pretty underwhelming for this kind of music...

They should have called Yngwie...


:biggrin:

It's like straight forward Rock & Roll.

No, No, No, No, No ........................ Like That!

[Hardrock69]

Yes, if I were forced to choose between ADKOT and BCC, I would have to go with VH, no question. But fortunately, I am not being forced to choose, lol.

[hambon4lif]

Yes, if I were forced to choose between ADKOT and BCC, I would have to go with VH, no question. But fortunately, I am not being forced to choose, lol.I DO NOT, for the life of me, understand this having to choose between one or the other bullshit. I have absolutely no idea where that kind of thinking comes from, or what sense it makes. I love ADKOT, it's an ass-kicking beast of an album, AND I dig the BCC stuff also...

If there's some mandatory 'compare and eliminate' club, then I'm completely unaware of it. I seriously doubt that I'd ever join that fucking club anyways. There's so much shitty music out there right now that when some real kickass music comes along, I'll take all of it that I can get.....

[Mushroom]

Hell Yeah!
This is ' hit the highway and drive it like you fucking stole it ' stuff!

Bonamassa's a badass!:thumb:



This is the best song so far otherwise nothing prompts me to buy the record. I own too many records with one good song and I don't even listen to them anymore. So in summary....
Is this the only good song? Others had no dynamics, no x-factor.
Bonamassa's bad ass but not this music
Glenn Hughes uses a pick.... Lame but I'll give a little credit
Mediocre, run of the mill, another drop in the bucket

[atomicpnk47]

If your talkin in terms of supergroups: This may not be saying much but BCC blows Chickenshit out of the water......

[ELVIS]

Who ??

[Hardrock69]

You know, that klown band with the amazing guy in it....I mean, the guitar player? With the fat screechy cocksucker with delusions of ability standing in front of the band in a Ronald McDonald getup? :hee:

[Nigel]

Absolutely LOVE this band. Glenn Hughes is a great vocalist and he has some talented musicians backing him up. This is one of my faves from "Live Over Europe"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ7H3AHPB28:thumb:

[SparkieD]

You forgot that Glenn's a damn fine bass player too.

[binnie]

I've been trying to get into this band but I'm just not hearing what other folks are.

Maybe it's because they're a little overhyped that I'm left dissappointed.

[jero]

Joe Bonamassa is a great player! But for the music......I don't hear it

[ashstralia]

i was in jb hifi (one of our larger retailers of music/tv/stereo's fucking everything) yesterday. there was this ripping turbocharged blues music playing.

actually asked one of the staff 'what's this cd?' turns out it was bonamassa. he fucking carves, but i reckon after 3 songs i'd heard all his licks. you guys know i know my shit, right? great great playing, but i'm not hearing the song.

mind you, he probably will never be in his local record store critiquing an ashstralia cd. :)

[jero]

Lol! You are right about the playing Ash!

[Nigel]

I've been trying to get into this band but I'm just not hearing what other folks are.

Maybe it's because they're a little overhyped that I'm left dissappointed.

I DO know what you mean! Songwriting is everything. BCC have some great cuts. The one I posted here is so good it brings me to tears. (Yeah, that's real emotion)

Joe's a great player but looks like an accountant on lunch break. I guess you get it or you don't.

[Hardrock69]

They kick total ass!!!

[Hardrock69]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlIcTgaH-hM

[Nigel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlIcTgaH-hM

I also love "Man in The Middle" and "Song for Yesterday". I get it Lurch, glad you do too!

[ashstralia]

i think if i saw them live, i'd be a lifelong convert.

tour here ya bastids!!!

[binnie]

i was in jb hifi (one of our larger retailers of music/tv/stereo's fucking everything) yesterday. there was this ripping turbocharged blues music playing.

actually asked one of the staff 'what's this cd?' turns out it was bonamassa. he fucking carves, but i reckon after 3 songs i'd heard all his licks. you guys know i know my shit, right? great great playing, but i'm not hearing the song.

mind you, he probably will never be in his local record store critiquing an ashstralia cd. :)

I think that's the problem with JB - he releases too much music. That way the diamonds sit amidst the mediocre.

[ashstralia]

i actually was walking around the shop visualising what he was playing on my mindfretboard..

22 years of guitar teaching will do that to ya...:)

[Nigel]

i think if i saw them live, i'd be a lifelong convert.

tour here ya bastids!!!

Glad you've changed your mind, ashtralia. There are good bands other than Van Halen.

[ashstralia]

Glad you've changed your mind, ashtralia. There are good bands other than Van Halen.

oh i know mate, i'm fairly eclectic in my musical tastes. it's just that the high octane rock n roll changes my dna in a most pleasing way...:)

[Whorehey]

Saw him cover ZZ Top "Just Got Paid" on VH1
(High Voltage). Guy rips but he reminds me of
Eric Johnson. I flunked music theory, don't know
the name of the scale he uses, but it seems
like it's his go-to move in every solo.

[ELVIS]

He has zero flair...

This is how to play BURN !!




:elvis:

[78/84 guy]

He is starting to look like Ann Wilson ! The best version is Deep Purple King Biscuit Cali with Tommy Bolin. Before he became a total mess ! Both of these are good.

[SparkieD]

Album 3 is almost complete. I love these guys, but I really just wish Glenn would get back to his solo career.

[Nigel]

Album 3 is almost complete. I love these guys, but I really just wish Glenn would get back to his solo career.

Glenn is always in his solo career. He does BCC and other stuff, just to keep busy. Glenn's best solo stuff? "The Way It Is' is almost perfect!!!

[SparkieD]

Glenn is always in his solo career. He does BCC and other stuff, just to keep busy. Glenn's best solo stuff? "The Way It Is' is almost perfect!!!

Glenn is quite possibly the busiest guy in music. I guess I should have clarified that he needs a new solo album instead of a new BCC already. I love it all, but "F.U.N.K." is tops on my list.

[Hardrock69]

OOOOOO Album number 3? Me drools....

[Hardrock69]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnN5XRrxClI

[ELVIS]

It's not terrible...

[binnie]

It's not terrible...

Is that another way of saying 'Meh'. That's the effect BCC have always had on me..........

[ELVIS]

Exactly...

[binnie]

Sounds like this will be the last album:

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/black-country-communion-feud-goes-public/

I'm guessing that Bonamassa makes more bank with his solo ventures and is reluctant to committ to BCC as much as the others would like.

[Hardrock69]

That fucking sucks. They have never done a proper tour of the US. I would love to see them, but I guess a live DVD will have to do.

[binnie]

Or, they could just hire another guitar player (although I suspect that the key link here is Kevin Shirely, producer for both BCC and Joe Bonamassa).

[78/84 guy]

Good tune. Like the drums. Joe is a great player.

[binnie]

'Great'? Not so sure.

'Talented'? Yes. 'Prolific'? Certainly. But is he distinct from the myriad of other blues-rock slingers? I don't hear it........

[78/84 guy]

'Great'? Not so sure.

'Talented'? Yes. 'Prolific'? Certainly. But is he distinct from the myriad of other blues-rock slingers? I don't hear it........

You don't have to be distinct to be a great player ! I wish I could play like him ! Do you think Stevie Ray is a distinct player ? His voice is, but his playing is ALL Albert King ! Don't get me wrong, nobody did it better. Joe reminds me of Gary Moore. But with better chops.

[Von Halen]

Joe reminds me of Gary Moore. But with better chops.

Love JB's playing, but better chops than Gary Moore?

I like BCC okay, but I actually prefer the bluesier solo stuff from Bonamassa.

[indeedido]

I like BCC, not a huge fan of Joe's vocals so I like him as the side man. He's super talented, but I find a lot of his tone to be generic. Monster player for sure, just not real distinct unless generic is distinctive.

[78/84 guy]

Love JB's playing, but better chops than Gary Moore?

I like BCC okay, but I actually prefer the bluesier solo stuff from Bonamassa.

I like the slower stuff myself. I love the title song from his new album. Driving Towards The Daylight. Gives me goosebumps man. I think his solos are better than Garys. Gary seemed to play that same high note in every solo. But he was a awesome player. I would have loved to see him.

[binnie]

You don't have to be distinct to be a great player ! I wish I could play like him ! Do you think Stevie Ray is a distinct player ? His voice is, but his playing is ALL Albert King ! Don't get me wrong, nobody did it better. Joe reminds me of Gary Moore. But with better chops.

SRV sounds pretty distinctive to me - I know it's him within 4 bars.

I'm not disrespecting JB, just pointing out that what makes him unique is his work ethic. There are plenty of guitar players who could slot right into BCC if he left.....

[vandeleur]

Srv would struggle ;-)

[78/84 guy]

SRV sounds pretty distinctive to me - I know it's him within 4 bars.

I'm not disrespecting JB, just pointing out that what makes him unique is his work ethic. There are plenty of guitar players who could slot right into BCC if he left.....

True. But you can say that about alot of players. Except maybe Jimi & Ed. SRV couldn't have done it. His sound is nothing like Joe's. Gary Moore or Slash would have a better shot at it. How bout CC Deville ? lol.

[binnie]

You don't think SRV had chops to match JB?

On a side note, I have no idea what kind of sales BCC makes. If their albums sell well, I expect they'll replace JB. If not, they won't.

[Hardrock69]

I am pretty sure SRV did not have the chops JB has. He was better at being SRV than anyone on earth, but if they were to cut heads, JB would blow him away...

[ELVIS]

I highly doubt that...

[Matt White]

Yeah.....my money is on SRV


He RULED Austin....with both Eric Johnson & Junior Brown on the scene..........................

[Hardrock69]

No way would JB blow away Gary Moore. Would be a toss up in my book.

[78/84 guy]

You don't think SRV had chops to match JB?

On a side note, I have no idea what kind of sales BCC makes. If their albums sell well, I expect they'll replace JB. If not, they won't.

Oh he had chops. Not saying he didn't. But his sound was nothing like what J.B. or Moore had. The first time I saw Stevie a month before he died my jaw dropped ! He was something else man ! He borowed my buddies Plexi's ! They are in his basement. Never turned them on again. Probably the closest thing too seeing Jimi. Went to see him with Clapton a month later and the next night he was gone ! I remember the helicopters landing Sat. afternoon behind the stage. They were big fuckers. What a sad day on Monday.

[Hardrock69]

Not saying he did not have chops. but of course he was SRV and JB is JB. Two different animals.

[78/84 guy]

All 3 are/were great players ! Everyone has their favorites. I try not to judge. Comparing is fun. But at the end of the day it's all about what your ears like. Me ? I love all 3 players. The few untouchables for me are Jimi & Ed. So original. They really changed things.

[Hardrock69]

Agreed. Not knocking any of them as they all make me feel inferior as a player, lol.