Joe Thomas

Born: 1956-04-12, Illinois, USA

Died: 2024-04-28

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

• Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage (2003)
• Blondie: Live at Soundstage (2017)
• Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston (2004)
• SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation (2005)
• Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC (2010)
• Foreigner - Live in Chicago (2009)
• Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas (2004)
• Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert (2020)
• Soundstage Presents: Sheryl Crow Live (2004)
• Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage (2004)
• Best of Chris Isaak (2006)
• Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage (2004)
• Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage (2017)
• Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event (2015)
• Yes - Songs From Tsongas (2015)
• The Fray - Live at Soundstage (2010)
• Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert (2005)
• Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert (2007)
• All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage (2006)
• Sugarland: The Incredible Machine (2011)
• Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band - Live at the Greek Theater 2019 (2022)
• Bad Company - Live at Red Rocks (2017)
• Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage (2017)
• Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage (2003)
• Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville (2008)
• Heart Live (2005)
• Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks (2009)
• The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again (2012)
• Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage (2008)
• Soundstage Presents: Steve Winwood Live in Concert (2005)