The Human Jukebox

The lead guitar player for Blue Steele was the best guitar player I have ever played with. A big man in many ways. When Joe Chiocca stepped out on the stage and began to play people knew they were in for a show. Living in Manassas Virginia Joe had the longest drive to come to practice and to most of our gigs. Never once did i ever hear him complain about the long drive. Joe love the Blues as much as I did him and I complimented each others playing of the Blues. Joe and I dwarfed the others in the band not just in size but with our stage presence and playing. When Joe took a guitar solo it was like his guitar became another limb of his body, the audience would be literally hypnotised by his playing. I for one would never take my eyes off of his fingers on the fret board. Joe also had a great vocal ability and could sing great. Joe has a heart comparable to his size, a loving father and husband with many friends. I remember playing a gig and people would come up and request a certain song. Joe would immediately start playing the guitar part but the rest of us not knowing the song would try to stop him. i looked over at Jim and he had look of wow on his face and said "Joe the Human Jukebox." I have never seen Joe say I don't know that song, the number of songs Joe knows is endless. Joe went on to form his own band and justifiably so is called The Joe Chiocca Band. Here is a song that showcases both Joe's Guitar playing and Joe's vocals: My Baby's Gone.