Joe Thomas

CinematographerDirectorProducerSoundActor Apr 12 (died age 68) Illinois, USA 1998–2024 (26 year career)

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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.

Known For

Film

Suncoast

Second Assistant Camera

Film

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

Director

Film

Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert

Director

Film

Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston

Director

Film

Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

Producer

Film

Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago

Director

Film

Foreigner - Live in Chicago

Director

Film

Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks

Director

Filmography

Acting (1)

Movies (1)

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

1998

as Self

Crew (50)

Movies (50)

Suncoast

2024

Second Assistant Camera

6.7

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019

2022

Director

8.5

Stevie Nicks: Live in Concert - The 24 Karat Gold Tour

2021

Director

8.0

Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert

2020

Director

7.6

Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage

2017

Director

10.0

RSO | Soundstage

2017

Director

Blondie: Live at Soundstage

2017

Director

Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage

2017

Director

8.0

Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage

2017

Producer

8.0

Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage

2017

Sound Mixer

8.0

The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks

2015

Director

Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event

2015

Producer

8.0

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom

2012

Producer

8.0

The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

2012

Director

8.0

Sugarland: The Incredible Machine

2011

Director

Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC

2010

Producer

6.9

Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D

2010

Director

10.0

The Fray - Live at Soundstage

2010

Director

Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago

2009

Director

Foreigner - Live in Chicago

2009

Director

6.6

Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks

2009

Director

6.9

Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago

2009

Director

7.7

Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage

2008

Director

Heart - Live

2008

Director

Heart - Live

2008

Producer

Heart - Live

2008

Sound Mixer

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville

2008

Director

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville

2008

Producer

John Fogerty Soundstage

2008

Director

8.0

Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert

2007

Director

6.3

Foreigner | Alive & Rockin'

2007

Director

10.0

Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center

2007

Director

George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert

2007

Director

4.0

All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage

2006

Director

Best of Chris Isaak

2006

Director

6.0

Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage

2005

Director

Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live

2005

Director

5.6

Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert

2005

Director

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

2005

Director

7.7

SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation

2005

Director

8.0

Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage

2004

Director

8.0

Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston

2004

Director

7.4

Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage

2004

Director

8.0

Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage

2004

Director

2.0

Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas

2004

Director

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert

2003

Director

6.4

Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage

2003

Director

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage

2003

Director

8.0

Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage

2003

Director

8.0

Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage

2002

Director