Two guitar legends teamed up for a charitable cause this week, but it seems that some unexpected guests stole the spotlight.
According to Rolling Stone, the legendary blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and Guns N’ Roses icon Slash collaborated for an exclusive benefit concert in NYC as part of the Soho Sessions. The concert aimed to raise funds for the nonprofit music education organization Keeping the Blues Alive and was attended by notable guests like Michael J. Fox, Gina Gershon, Steve Guttenberg, Susie Essman, Hank Azaria, and Don Lemon.
In an Instagram clip, the two acclaimed musicians performed a cover of Bobby Bland’s classic hit “Farther Up the Road.” Commenters on the video expressed their awe at the performance, with one writing, “Sooo good!” and another adding, “Absolutely raw!”
As reported by Guitar World, two young guitar prodigies, 18-year-old Grace Bowers and 11-year-old America’s Got Talent alum Bay Melnick Virgolino, also graced the stage and stole much of the attention, humorously described by Bonamassa as “a little old for showbiz.”
In a surprising move, Slash, known for his hard rock background, released a blues cover album titled ‘Orgy of the Damned’ in 2024, showcasing his versatility and paying homage to blues legend B.B. King, whom he considers one of his greatest influences. Slash shared with Total Guitar magazine that B.B. King was the first traditional blues artist he was exposed to as a child, thanks to his grandmother, and that King’s music left a lasting impact on him.
The performance at the Soho Sessions and Slash’s latest blues venture highlight the enduring influence and versatility of these guitar icons, captivating audiences with their timeless talents.
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