{"id":2101265,"date":"2025-10-19T05:44:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2101265"},"modified":"2025-10-19T05:44:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:44:11","slug":"joe-bonamassa-shares-six-new-songs-from-b-b-kings-blues-summit-100-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/joe-bonamassa-shares-six-new-songs-from-b-b-kings-blues-summit-100-album\/","title":{"rendered":"JOE BONAMASSA Shares Six New Songs From B.B. KING\u2019s Blues Summit 100 Album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<p>Following the powerful launch of <em><strong>B.B. King\u2019s Blues Summit 100<\/strong><\/em> last month \u2013 to celebrate B.B. King\u2019s 100th birthday \u2013 Joe Bonamassa returns today with the next six songs [Vol. II] of the landmark tribute project. Out now via<strong> KTBA Records<\/strong>, the new release adds six standout tracks to the growing collection, with performances that span generations and genres, all rooted in a shared reverence for the King of the Blues. The full 32-track album will be released on <strong>February 6th, 2026<\/strong>, in digital, double CD, and triple vinyl formats.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Vol. II is \u201cChains And Things,\u201d featuring <strong>Gary Clark Jr. <\/strong><em>\u201cI reached out to Gary early in the planning and threw out this tune and he immediately said it was his favorite (especially the Live in Japan version),\u201d<\/em> says <strong>Josh Smith,<\/strong> Co-Producer. <em>\u201cHe killed this track. You can tell how much the song means to him in his performance vocally, and the guitar playing is a perfect balance of homage to B.B. while staying true to his unique style. Again, the subject matter of this song demands a certain gravitas and he brought it in spades!!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"B.B King&#039;s Blues Summit 100 Teaser\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CButKSLstZc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Another unexpected gem comes with \u201cThink It Over\u201d featuring<strong> Train\u2019s Pat Monahan <\/strong>and guitarist <strong>Chris Buck<\/strong>. <em>\u201cWhen I added this song to the list we knew it would be a good choice as a curveball for some of the more rock or pop artists we hoped to include,\u201d<\/em> <strong>Smith<\/strong> explains. <em>\u201cWhen Pat\u2019s name came up it seemed the perfect fit, and it really worked out that way. This was always one of my favorites under the radar B.B. songs and Pat killed it. Chris Buck added a guitar solo\u2014he\u2019s one of the top young players on the scene today. Together they turned this into a standout.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI can\u2019t sound like B.B. King. So, I had no choice but to just be me on that, on Think It Over,<\/em>\u201d says <strong>Monahan<\/strong>. <em>\u201cYou know, blues is part of rock and roll, and rock is what I came up with. And blues was probably the most influential part of it. Like, I grew up a big LED Zeppelin fan. All they cared about was blues. And so, I kind of approached it, maybe like Robert Plant would have, tried to sing a B.B. King song instead of try to be like B.B., just be what I know how to be like.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith\u2019s longtime friend <strong>Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 <\/strong>brings warmth and depth to \u201cI\u2019ll Survive.\u201d <em>\u201cI had Keb\u2019 Mo marked for this song right from my initial wish list,\u201d<\/em> says Smith. <em>\u201cI\u2019ve always loved this song and I just felt he would really own it. He did more than that. It\u2019s a perfect pairing. I\u2019ve known Keb since I was 14 years old and he is truly one of the kindest and most genuine people I\u2019ve ever met. It\u2019s an honor to call him a friend and to have him included. He\u2019s one of the most important blues artists of the last 30 years.\u201d<\/em><br \/><em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/><em>\u201cI met B.B. King in probably 1972 or \u201873, while out on the road with Papa John Creach,\u201d<\/em> <strong>Keb Mo\u2019 <\/strong>reflects. <em>\u201cDid a show with B.B. King and the Average White Band. That\u2019s when I met him, but I\u2019ve been listening to B.B. King my whole life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Joanne Shaw Taylor <\/strong>delivers one of the most fun and vibrant moments on the record with \u201cBad Case of Love.\u201d \u201c<em>Joanne chose this one,<\/em>\u201d Smith shares. <em>\u201cIt\u2019s one of the most fun songs in B.B.\u2019s catalog. She did an amazing job of bringing her thing to the track. It turned into such a vibe. The band is also killing this track!\u201d<\/em><br \/><em>\u00a0<\/em><br \/><em>\u201cNot only was B.B. King one of my earliest and most important influences,\u201d<\/em> says Taylor, <em>\u201cHe was also incredibly encouraging towards me as a youngster who was fortunate enough to open up for him on multiple occasions. I\u2019m so thankful Joe asked me to be part of this project in honor of him and this important birthday.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paul Rodgers <\/strong>lends his iconic voice to \u201cNight Life,\u201d a song that holds deep significance for both artists. <em>\u201cWe had tracked Night Life to pitch to Paul and he came back to us asking for the Blues Is King version,\u201d<\/em> Smith recalls.<em> \u201cI loved that because it showed a true love for the original, and Blues Is King is my personal favorite B.B. live album. Paul is such a legend and to hear the amount of respect and importance he placed on this track is amazing. A true honor to have him included and his performance is amazing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The new release closes with \u201cSo Excited\u201d featuring <strong>Aloe Blacc<\/strong>, who infuses the song with soulful energy and contemporary flair. \u201c<em>This is one of B.B.\u2018s most energetic songs and we needed someone to bring that fire,\u201d<\/em> says Smith. <em>\u201cAloe was the guy!! It\u2019s so cool to hear his unique take and spin on it coming from more of a modern pop\/R&amp;B background. Also, Joe is killing the guitar solos and Jeff Babko with a killing organ solo.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>B.B. King\u2019s Blues Summit 100<\/em> launched last month, with five tracks that honored the centennial of B.B. King\u2019s birth. That first volume featured <strong>Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bobby Rush, George Benson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, <\/strong>and<strong> D.K. Harrell<\/strong>, and set the tone for what would become an expansive, months-long celebration of King\u2019s enduring influence.<\/p>\n<p>The idea for the project emerged when Bonamassa realized that no formal tribute had been announced for the blues legend\u2019s 100th birthday. With the blessing of the B.B. King estate, The B.B. King Music Company, Bonamassa and co-producer Josh Smith set out to build something lasting \u2013 an intergenerational gathering of artists united by King\u2019s spirit and sound. Each was carefully matched with material that reflected their personal connection to the man and his music.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhen B.B. was alive and active, he was the blues \u2013 he was the sun which all planets rotated around,\u201d<\/em> adds Bonamassa. \u201c<em>You only get one shot to do this correctly. And I think we nailed it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The full project features contributions from <strong>Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Slash, Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram, Marcus King, Larkin Poe, Jimmie Vaughan, Warren Haynes, Dion, Train, Marc Broussard<\/strong>, and many others. Several of the most powerful performances come from unexpected pairings, reinforcing King\u2019s role not just as a blues icon, but as a universal influence.<\/p>\n<p>The album title nods to B.B. \u2018s Grammy-winning 1993 <em>Blues Summit<\/em> project, and the scope of <em>Blues Summit 100<\/em> reflects that same collaborative spirit on an even grander scale. For Bonamassa, it\u2019s both a tribute and a statement of purpose.<em> \u201cB.B. \u2018s only wish was, \u2018Do what you can to keep the blues alive,\u2019\u201d<\/em> he says. <em>\u201cWell, hopefully this album gives a B12 shot to his legacy \u2013 and to the legacy of the blues.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>New tracks will continue to arrive monthly until the full release on <strong>February 6th, 2026<\/strong>. For more information and to pre-order the album, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mascotlabelgroup.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=6db80df928ba3543709a43a22&amp;id=4934fdb13d&amp;e=dfc418ceea\">jbonamassa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.jbonamassa.com\/collections\/b-b-kings-blues-summit-100\"><strong>PRE ORDER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-146210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.therockpit.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bb-king-art-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><u>B.B. King\u2019s Blues Summit 100<\/u><\/strong><\/em><strong><u> \u2013 Full Tracklist<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Disc 1:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>1. Paying The Cost To Be The Boss feat. <strong>Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram<\/strong><br \/>2. Don\u2019t Answer The Door feat. <strong>Marcus King<\/strong><br \/>3. To Know You Is To Love You feat. <strong>Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi &amp; Derek Trucks<\/strong><br \/>4. Let The Good Times Roll feat. <strong>Kenny Wayne Shepherd &amp; Noah Hunt<\/strong><br \/>5. Sweet Little Angel feat. <strong>Buddy Guy<\/strong><br \/>6. When It All Comes Down (I\u2019ll Still Be Around) feat. <strong>Larry McCray<\/strong><br \/>7. When Love Comes To Town feat. <strong>Slash, Shemekia Copeland &amp; Myles Kennedy<\/strong><br \/>8. The Thrill Is Gone*<br \/>9. Watch Yourself feat. <strong>Jimmie Vaughan<\/strong><br \/>10. Why I Sing The Blues feat. <strong>Bobby Rush<\/strong><br \/>11. Sweet Sixteen feat. <strong>Jimmy Hall &amp; Larry Carlton<\/strong><br \/>12. Don\u2019t You Want A Man Like Me feat. <strong>Larkin Poe<\/strong><br \/>13. I\u2019ll Survive feat. <strong>Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019<\/strong><br \/>14. Heartbreaker feat. <strong>Trombone Shorty &amp; Eric Gales<\/strong><br \/>15. There Must Be A Better World Somewhere feat. <strong>George Benson<\/strong><br \/>16. Chains And Things feat. <strong>Gary Clark Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>Disc 2:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>1. How Blue Can You Get feat. <strong>Warren Haynes<\/strong><br \/>2.. You Upset Me Baby feat. <strong>Chris Cain<\/strong><br \/>3. Ghetto Woman feat. <strong>Ivan Neville<\/strong><br \/>4. Night Life feat. <strong>Paul Rodgers<\/strong><br \/>5. Ain\u2019t Nobody Home feat. <strong>Jade MacRae &amp; Robben Ford<\/strong><br \/>6. Bad Case Of Love feat. <strong>Joanne Shaw Taylor<\/strong><br \/>7. Never Make A Move Too Soon feat. <strong>Dion<\/strong><br \/>8. Three O\u2019Clock Blues feat. <strong>Marc Broussard<\/strong><br \/>9. Think It Over feat. <strong>Train &amp; Chris Buck<\/strong><br \/>10. It\u2019s My Own Fault feat. <strong>Kim Wilson<\/strong><br \/>11. Every Day I Have The Blues feat. <strong>D.K. Harrell<\/strong><br \/>12. Please Accept My Love feat. <strong>John Nemeth<\/strong><br \/>13. So Excited feat. <strong>Aloe Blacc<\/strong><br \/>14. When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer feat. <strong>Dannielle De Andrea<\/strong><br \/>15. Playin\u2019 With My Friends<br \/>16. Better Not Look Down feat. <strong>Kirk Fletcher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* <em>Special guests for this track will be announced soon<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.jbonamassa.com\/collections\/b-b-kings-blues-summit-100\"><strong>PRE ORDER HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA<\/u><\/strong><br \/>Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 29th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his highly acclaimed 17th studio album <em>Breakthrough<\/em>, which has been described as his most adventurous and genre-defying album to date. Only in his 40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.<\/p>\n<p>A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it\u2019s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, Robert Jon &amp; The Wreck and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. 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King\u2019s Blues Summit 100 last month \u2013 to celebrate B.B. King\u2019s 100th birthday \u2013 Joe Bonamassa returns today with the next six songs [Vol. II] of the landmark tribute project. Out now via KTBA Records, the new release adds six standout tracks to the growing collection, with performances that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2101266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2101265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JOE-BONAMASSA-Shares-Six-New-Songs-From-BB-KINGs-Blues.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2101265"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2101267,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2101265\/revisions\/2101267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2101266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2101265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2101265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2101265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}