12 Year Old 'Smokin' Joe Bonamassa at Leo Fender TV Special

[terryschutt]

Had a stroke in 1989 two weeks after seeing Stevie ray Vaughan at the red rocks. joe was my mental therapy, his chops have always been tight

[MrXSuperstitionX]

The most amazing thing about Bonamassa (imo) is how clean his playing is. His accuracy on the fretboard is absolutely insane. Even back then!

[M._Lou]

This explains the evolution of a maestro, future master of his craft and “complete musician” in the making.
Anybody who doesn’t appreciate the hard work and talent involved needs to look again!

[shericveticanin]

Leo died march 1991.
This means joe was 13 at the time of tribute since his birth month is may.. please stop knocking this incredibly talented and hard working man. We love what he does and the love he gives to us through his music and especially him as a person. 🌱💕

[prodesign]

I watched you play with BB King in Rochester NY around this time...I was 18. Memories..

[jjrrbb]

Aos 12 anos ele já era um gênio da guitarra!

[sethbonte]

I’m the same age as joe and had started to play guitar at this age. I bought a SRV hat as well thinking it would give me magical guitar powers…they obviously went to him

[anthonyhitchman]

Amazing all I can say wachted you grow up. Awesome.

[zenrun]

The great ones make it look effortless

[Hose]

As someone older that has recently picked up the guitar this is so inspiring to get my guitar, amp, bag, cables and accessories and put it on craigslist

[christine_goettske]

You were already so great back then Joe, you deserve your success💯🔥💖❤️❤️💕

[Patton]

Joe must have come out of the womb playing that blues guitar!!!! He’s incredible!!! ✌🏻🎸🎶

[DMSProduktions]

Joe SMOKIN' before he was even old enough! \m/

[poisonfists]

Clearwater tix secured! Can't wait Joe!

[isaiahparadiso]

Can you imagine seeing a 6th grader like JB and just think he’s some average kid and then see him at a talent show strapping on a guitar and doing….that! I would never forget a kid with that kind of chops.

[Mama_Grace]

Absolutely adorable! Awesome guitar playing!

[lindalienhard]

Sounding so good, great beat & timing! He has this, even early on! Go Joe! 💕🎸🎶

[dragonflyflutterby]

Wow, he’s amazing. So young and so many possibilities to look forward too. Fantastic.

[suzukiyesteryear]

Even as a struggling-with-weight pre-teen…Top marks and preyers for many years of keeping America’s most precious, indigenous musical tradition alive. ❤

[LyonByTheSea]

Smokin Joe still Smokin today! ❤

Edit: I'm adding .. why the he#l do people give him so much sh#t? He was AMAZING and out playing grown people even at 12!