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.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 63
Birth Date: 1956-04-12 00:00:00
Birth Place: Illinois, USA

Known For

Credits

camera (1 credits)
- Suncoast
  
  second assistant camera
  
  camera
  
  2024
directing (43 credits)
- Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2022
- Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2020
- RSO | Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Blondie: Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Bad Company - Live at Red Rocks
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2015
- The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2015
- The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2012
- Sugarland: The Incredible Machine
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011
- Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2010
- The Fray - Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2010
- Foreigner - Live in Chicago
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- John Fogerty Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Foreigner | Alive & Rockin'
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- Best of Chris Isaak
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2006
- SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Heart - Live
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2004
- Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2002
sound (2 credits)
- Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
  
  sound mixer
  
  sound
  
  2017
- Heart - Live
  
  sound mixer
  
  sound
  
  2005
production (14 credits)
- Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- Blondie: Live at Soundstage
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2017
- Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2015
- Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2012
- Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2010
- Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2009
- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2008
- All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2006
- SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2005
- Heart - Live
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2005
- Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2005
- Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2004
- Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2003
crew (2 credits)
- Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom
  
  mixing engineer
  
  crew
  
  2012
- Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert
  
  mixing engineer
  
  crew
  
  2005
actors (1 credits)
- Brian Wilson’s Imagination
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998