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It's the only way he can fund his huge vintage gear collection and those shiny suits ain't gonna buy themselves.
Rob
If they sell - then why not?
He's not exactly doing anything wrong or hurting anyone. So many people these days have to build a brand (not something I agree with but hey that's the modern world). Lifestyle products are a big part of brands.
It's no different to a Fender bar stool or T-shirt in my eyes and nobody bats an eyelid at those.
Selling albums alone doesn't make the money it used to so he's looked at what else he can do to earn enough for his lifestyle and future/retirement.
As long as he's not endorsing anything that could be deemed offensive or immoral then good on him.
Since record sales have bombed in the past 10 years, the only way many bands survive now are concert tickets and merchandise. JB is just getting in ahead of the game.
Trust me, a Rob Champman T-Towel is but months away...
(formerly miserneil)
Crikey, that site's a bit of an eye opener.
The industry has changed and he doesn't have a record company to do the promotion.
The Hamsters had a similar business model just not at the same scale.
A tweed twin would sound glorious in my band.
I hope you're not suggesting a Joe Bonamassa inflatable sex doll. That would just be tacky.
You forgot his sig plexi amp screen......I'm not joking either......
https://www.thomann.de/gb/clearsonic_jb4.htm?ref=search_rslt_bonamassa_277100_7
I think your right given the whole streaming mentality, Artists make sweet FA in record sales anymore, Merchandise is where its always been at since Elvis and the Beatles. I guess people just get fed up seeing it all due the prevailing nature of social media and the internet.
I like JB as a player and keeping the whole Blues Rock thing going. I'm no fan boy and would prefer his playing to his singing! There are better all rounders out there like David Grissom, Simon Mcbride and Davey Knowles.....But JoBo has got to fund his GAS somehow........
i don't see a lot of difference between that and F1 drivers' suits.
Do we really think that JButton really pops down to his local Santander to use the cash machine or get a loan to buy his next Honda Civic. Of course not but adding his brand to that of Santander gives it more cred.