Joe Bonamassa Quotes

John Mayall doesn't get enough credit. He's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is a tragedy.

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• I think a lot of people of my generation are discomfited by the assertion of neutrality in the mainstream media, this idea that they're the voice of God. I think it's just honest to say, yes, you know where I'm coming from but you can fact-check anything I say.

  

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• A lot of actors, whatever movie you're working on, you make up a back story just for your own, to work off, even if the audience doesn't have it revealed to them. I think it's important that the audience makes up their own mind.

  

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• John Mayall doesn't get enough credit. He's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is a tragedy.

  

  Joe Bonamassa Black Country Communion
  • Enough
  • Fame
  • Get