
Guitar Man Preview
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Explore the life and illustrious career of the blues-rock guitar legend.
From average Joe by day to guitar hero at night, Guitar Man tells the story of the rise of legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa, whose hard work and determination have made him the top-selling blues artist of all time, with more #1 blues albums than anyone else. The film pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary career, revealing his remarkable musical achievements and pioneering style.
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Guitar Man Preview
Preview: Episode 1 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
From average Joe by day to guitar hero at night, Guitar Man tells the story of the rise of legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa, whose hard work and determination have made him the top-selling blues artist of all time, with more #1 blues albums than anyone else. The film pulls back the curtain on his extraordinary career, revealing his remarkable musical achievements and pioneering style.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - Started playing at the age of four.
My father put a guitar in my hand.
I was a little kid that crashed the party in upstate New York.
- The day before his 12th birthday, we got a call and asked if Joe would like to open up for BB King?
- I made a decision right then and there.
I said, this is what you need to do.
I don't want a real job.
I want to be a guitar player and I want to play the Royal Albert Hall.
Mr. Eric Clapton is gonna come out and play some tunes.
(audience cheering) ♪ In the dust bowl
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