Joe Bonamassa is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter who opened for B.B. King at age twelve and has since built one of the most prolific careers in the genre. He has released more than 50 albums and holds the record for most No. 1 albums on Billboard's Blues Chart, with 29 solo entries. Grammy-nominated records such as 'Royal Tea' and 'Seesaw' sit alongside work with Black Country Communion in a catalog that keeps expanding.
Joe Bonamassa achieved his 30th number-one on Billboard's Blues Chart with the tribute album 'B.B. King's Blues Summit 100', which was released on February 6, 2026.
Bonamassa announced a US Summer Tour 2026 with select co-headline shows with Gov't Mule, starting June 26 in Bethel, NY.
'Breakthrough' received a Grammy nomination, marking Bonamassa's fifth Grammy nomination in his career.
Bonamassa's 17th solo album 'Breakthrough' was released on July 18, 2025 - recorded in Greece, Egypt, Nashville and Los Angeles with producer Kevin Shirley.
On B.B. King's 100th birthday, Bonamassa announced the tribute project 'B.B. King's Blues Summit 100' with contributions from Eric Clapton, Slash and Buddy Guy, among others.
