Directing · b. 1956 · Illinois, USA

Joe Thomas

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.

Directed
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019 2022 Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert 2020 RSO | Soundstage 2017 Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage 2017 Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage 2017 Blondie: Live at Soundstage 2017 Bad Company - Live at Red Rocks 2017 Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event 2015 The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks 2015 The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again 2012 Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom 2012 Sugarland: The Incredible Machine 2011 The Fray - Live at Soundstage 2010 Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC 2010 Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D 2010 Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago 2009 Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago 2009 Foreigner - Live in Chicago 2009 Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks 2009 John Fogerty Soundstage 2008 Heart - Live 2008 Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage 2008 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville 2008 George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert 2007 Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center 2007 Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert 2007 Foreigner | Alive & Rockin' 2007 Best of Chris Isaak 2006 All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage 2006 Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live 2005 Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert 2005 Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage 2005 SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation 2005 Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert 2005 Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston 2004 Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage 2004 Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage 2004 Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas 2004 Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage 2004 Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert 2003 Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage 2003 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage 2003 Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage 2003 Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage 2002
Acting
Brian Wilson’s Imagination Self 1998
Other Credits
Suncoast Second Assistant Camera 2024
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