Joe Thomas

Joe Thomas

Born April 12, 1956 in Illinois, USA
Died April 28, 2024 (Age 68)
Known For Directing
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Biography

Joseph Thomas (born Joseph Grzyb, April 12, 1956 – April 28, 2024) was an American producer, businessman, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in Illinois. He was known for musical collaborations and subsequent lawsuits pertaining to musician Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys. Thomas was producer and director of the PBS music program Soundstage for WTTW.

Filmography

Brian Wilson’s Imagination
1998
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
Self
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
2022
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
Director
Stevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold The Concert
2020
Stevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold The Concert
Director
RSO | Soundstage
2017
RSO | Soundstage
Director
Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage
2017
Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage
Director
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
2017
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
Director
Blondie: Live at Soundstage
2017
Blondie: Live at Soundstage
Director
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
2015
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Director
The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
2015
The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
Director
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
2012
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
Director
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
2012
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Director
Sugarland: The Incredible Machine
2011
Sugarland: The Incredible Machine
Director
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Director
Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D
2010
Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D
Director
The Fray - Live at Soundstage
2010
The Fray - Live at Soundstage
Director
Foreigner - Live in Chicago
2009
Foreigner - Live in Chicago
Director
Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks
2009
Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks
Director
Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago
2009
Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago
Director
2009
Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
Director
Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage
2008
Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage
Director
Heart - Live
2008
Heart - Live
Director
John Fogerty Soundstage
2008
John Fogerty Soundstage
Director
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
2008
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
Director
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
2007
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
Director
Foreigner | Alive & Rockin'
2007
Foreigner | Alive & Rockin'
Director
2007
George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert
Director
2007
Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center
Director
All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
2006
All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
Director
Best of Chris Isaak
2006
Best of Chris Isaak
Director
SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
2005
SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
Director
Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live
2005
Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live
Director
Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage
2005
Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage
Director
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
2005
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
Director
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
2004
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
Director
Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
2004
Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
Director
Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
2004
Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
Director
Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage
2004
Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage
Director
Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston
2004
Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston
Director
Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage
2003
Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage
Director
Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage
2003
Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage
Director
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
2003
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
Director
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage
2003
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage
Director
Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage
2002
Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage
Director
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
2017
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
Producer
Blondie: Live at Soundstage
2017
Blondie: Live at Soundstage
Producer
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
2015
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Producer
The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
2015
The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
Producer
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
2012
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Producer
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
2010
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Producer
2009
Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
Producer
Heart - Live
2008
Heart - Live
Producer
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
2008
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
Producer
All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
2006
All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
Producer
SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
2005
SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
Producer
Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
2004
Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
Producer
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
2003
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
Producer
Suncoast
2024
Suncoast
Second Assistant Camera
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
2017
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
Sound Mixer
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
2012
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Mixing Engineer
Heart - Live
2008
Heart - Live
Sound Mixer