Anyone here a fan of Joe Bonamassa?

[Lemmy Lugosi]

I love Joe's playing, but DAMN, he has so much merchandise out there, it's just ridiculous. I mean, who really wants or needs a JB bobble-head?

Just as I was starting to get interested in his stuff, I looked at his website....and, folks, he gives KISS a run for their money as far as licensing garbage with his name on it.

As a musician that has had highs and lows in a 35-year(plus) career, his extreme merchandising sorta offends me.

Love his music.....hate the excess crap.

[Steelmaker]

Originally Posted by Lemmy Lugosi

I love Joe's playing, but DAMN, he has so much merchandise out there, it's just ridiculous. I mean, who really wants or needs a JB bobble-head?

Just as I was starting to get interested in his stuff, I looked at his website....and, folks, he gives KISS a run for their money as far as licensing garbage with his name on it.

As a musician that has had highs and lows in a 35-year(plus) career, his extreme merchandising sorta offends me.

Love his music.....hate the excess crap.

Meh it doesn't really bother me when artists try to make money from merch. It's their right to make a buck any way they can. No one forces us to buy it. They're certainly not making it from music sales anymore. It's all touring and merchandise so I can understand why artists are trying to find other avenues to make money.