Joe Bonamassa recently shared his thoughts on the debate surrounding AI in music during an interview at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival in Austin, Texas. When asked about AI-generated music, he referenced Eddie Dalton, an AI-created artist who consistently charts on Billboard’s Blues Chart, revealing the interviewer’s unfamiliarity with him.
Bonamassa expressed disdain for the idea that AI can be considered a legitimate artist, asserting that while listeners can choose to enjoy whatever music they prefer—including AI-generated tracks—that doesn’t mean those tracks should be placed in the same category as music made by living artists. He acknowledged the use of AI tools like Suno for lyric writing, expressing sympathy for emerging artists who might utilize such resources to gain visibility in a competitive industry. Bonamassa emphasized that, while it’s a tough landscape for artists, the integrity of human creativity must be maintained in the face of advancing technology.
