Joe Bonamassa: What's guitar playing all about?

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This is an interview with Joe from a while back, just seems to be very relevant for the situation we collectively find ourselves in right now. Joe talks about what it is to be a guitar player, the importance of remembering why we picked up the instrument in the first place, how we are all different and how it should always be fun. Joe also touches on criticism and the proliferation of negative comments on social media. Stay safe and play lots of guitar....
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