When child prodigy Joe Bonamassa once saw a video of Cream's farewell concert in London's The Royal Albert Hall, he definitely knew what he wanted: to play guitar like Eric Clapton and one day be allowed to perform in this stately hall opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. Twenty years after the start of his official career, the thirty-two-year-old blues guitarist and singer is not only here, but he
… can also welcome Clapton on stage for a string gathering in the classic Further On Up The Road. On the DVD Live From The Royal Albert Hall, a man who cannot be lucky enough to play the stars of heaven for two DVDs. Like no other this still keeps the white blues alive like a youthful milky-mouthed artist, also by daring to deviate from the beaten track and regularly letting go of the tired twelve-bar blues. Live From ... is a beautiful DVD and a milestone for Bonamassa, who shows his unwavering enthusiasm for his profession and his instrument in the added bonus feature with the guitar on his lap. (MR)more
