JOE THOMAS

Joe Thomas
Joe Thomas
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 12, 1956
Deathday: April 28, 2024
Place of Birth: Illinois, USA

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

Production

2024·
Suncoast
Second Assistant Camera
2022·
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
Director
2021·
Stevie Nicks: Live in Concert - The 24 Karat Gold Tour
Director
2020·
Stevie Nicks - 24 Karat Gold The Concert
Director
2017·
Blondie: Live at Soundstage
Producer, Director
2017·
Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage
Director
2017·
Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
Sound Mixer, Producer, Director
2017·
RSO | Soundstage
Director
2015·
The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
Director, Producer
2015·
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Director, Producer
2012·
Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
Mixing Engineer, Director, Producer
2012·
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
Director
2011·
Sugarland: The Incredible Machine
Director
2010·
Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D
Director
2010·
Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Producer, Director
2010·
The Fray - Live at Soundstage
Director
2009·
Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks
Director
2009·
Foreigner - Live in Chicago
Director
2009·
Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
Producer, Director
2009·
Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago
Director
2008·
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
Producer, Director
2008·
Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage
Director
2008·
Heart - Live
Sound Mixer, Producer, Director
2008·
John Fogerty Soundstage
Director
2007·
Foreigner | Alive & Rockin'
Director
2007·
Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
Director
2007·
Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center
Director
2007·
George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert
Director
2006·
All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
Producer, Director
2006·
Best of Chris Isaak
Director
2005·
SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
Producer, Director
2005·
Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage
Director
2005·
Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
Director
2005·
Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live
Director
2004·
Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
Director
2004·
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
Director
2004·
Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
Producer, Director
2004·
Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage
Director
2004·
Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston
Director
2003·
Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage
Director
2003·
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage
Director
2003·
Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage
Director
2003·
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
Producer, Director
2002·
Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage
Director