It’s Time To Admit The Truth.
Joe Bonamassa made it into the headlines when he announced he was leaving social media after he had a spat with a fan over his “receding hairline”. This is the nature of social media, and despite being loved for his mastery of the guitar, his looks seem to be a point of contention. Have you noticed though, that more and more recently you see less and less receding hairlines? Let me tell you why. It’s time to face the truth about being a man, especially one in the public eye.
What do you think? Did Joe overact? Or was he right to defend himself?
* (also apparently that tablet doesn’t necessarily decrease testosterone…I got it wrong. Sorry!)
Here is a link to the article by Ultimate Guitar: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ola_englund_on_joe_bonamassas_sad_reaction_to_online_insult_thats_an_attitude_i_absolutetly_hate.html
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@modusceo
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Ever seen Stevie Ray Vaughan with his hat off? There was a reason for it. El Mocambo “Love Struck Baby” and you’ll understand why he stopped doing the guitar behind the head trick too
@johnpoo1662
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
never. read. the.comments.
@ytstraightface
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Ignore the twats Joe 👊
@kenmcd2014
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Still all academic now as Joe is back on Twitter or X whatever your preference is. So hehasn't got the hump any more.
@norwood8888
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Sorry Justin, I don’t believe you. You have definitely had at least one and most probably a few hair transplants. You have more hair now than you did 15 – 20 years ago and all the Finasteride (or any other drug) in the world couldn’t do that!
@robaardvark6841
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
I think I’m going to try the “prayer and cauliflower” method of slowing my receding hairline. 😂😂😂😂
@AG-ld6rv
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
We all know Costanza would have looked wild with a bald head. Just let it grow, get it trimmed.
@paulf6973
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Shaving it off is the path of least resistance. Trying to hide it or cover it up is such a waste of energy.
But whether you shave it or grow it out, it's about accepting what's gone.
Transplants, systems, medication… These are options, but most people don't go down those routes, and shaving it is probably the most common means of moving on
@sitluxetluxfuit4481
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Your hair is thinning 😂😂😂
@howardjackson2262
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
I've only just discovered your channel justin , although I never got The Darkness musicaly, you are a top bloke with very intelligent and funny opinions ,you talk so much sense with wit and humour ,Love the intro. ! Blessed hx
@magnusmaul5447
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Basically, expanding on my previous comment, I'm mostly with Bonnamassa here. I get that he's a well-known public figure and you're going to deal with that online sometimes. However, that doesn't make being a troll okay and, let's face it, we've every last one of us dealt with one on the wrong damn day, you know? I get how he feels. It's like when some online, faceless nobody gets on something like the Joe Rogan podcast (or that of any martial artist or pro athlete) and criticizes something they could never do. And, likewise, too often they come with some irrelevant point like, in this case, hair, which has no impact on the man's talent as a musician. I just feel like everyone gets tired of trolls at least once in their lives and lets them have it.
@magnusmaul5447
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Greetings from the US; I was super-interested finding out you had a channel (and quite glad I did). My take is simple. Leave the man alone and let him play his guitar as he does likely better than any rando online and if he's tried of social media, that's his choice.
@DavidEdwards-e6m
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
The trick in life is to face your shortcomings and laugh at them yourself, it takes away all power from ridicule because once you show hurt people will never leave it alone
@MBJEN81
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
All I can say is….. Does anyone remember a certain cruise ? Aye Justin , aye ? 😄
@jward2266
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
People like to taunt others. People like to make others feel inferior in order to feel better about themselves. Or they're just cvnts. It's sad but that's humanity. 6 million people were killed in a genocide less than 100 years ago what can you say, that's what's in us.
@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Hair is an adornment, pure & simple. Most people's hair thins as we age. You cannot stop time. Live in the moment means acceptance of the changes, work with what you have, & do your best. Under your crown, is a brain. That's where it really counts. If you lose your mind because of vanity, you haven't anything. BAV
@fuzzydunlop7928
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Man, it's crazy that such a public figure could let one instance of teasing effect him like that – to the point where he's about to get on stage, thinking about the troll that burned him on the website formerly known as twitter. From someone born into this tech-comm society it just seems silly..
@billpholde4816
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
When Joe wrote, "I'm playing a sold out show in Tuscon, what are you doing this evening?", the poster should've said, "Well, nothing special — sure, I'd love two free tix!"
@drummerdoingstuff5020
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Come overs rule!
@mamaloh8165
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
I bet you'd take it if you were losing your hair lol
@lesaustin3831
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Test
@FreedomSings
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Love Joe Bonamassa! I have worked with him a few times & he’s a true musicians musician. No nonsense- about the art
he self promotes (which for those who may not be aware) means he assumes the risk & puts his own the skin into his game, venue rentals, marketing, hospitality & he takes what is left. He banks on himself & he absolutely owns the stage performance. From the business & production side & the fan side, the musicianship side – Joe is a dream of a professional guy to work with & see (BTW – who cares about the hairstyle… the front/ premium seats are full of the female fans who adore himlike they do you Justin!) ✌🏽@QuangoUnion
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
The pill affects DHT not testosterone. It generally doesn’t inhibit make characteristics.
@K33f11
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
I shaved my head and my blues chops improved immeasurably
@cherylhurst7093
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
It looks like you have gone Amish.
@bobbygoodman2875
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Joe is a spectacular guitarist and should have ignored the mental midget. Unfortunately, there will always be stupid people.
@mrdudebro6005
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
as a long time fan of The Darkness, this youtube channel has been my new favorite the past weeks, why didn`t I know about this before!
Go Justin Hawkins, my your ride last a lifetime and more.
@vinskeeter
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Joe let this guy get to him. He should have just said something like…..yep, it sucks but whatever. I've gone prematurely bald a long time ago, and it's only one of the misgivings I have no control over and that's ok.
@Matt.Willoughby
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
ACTUALLY!
Actually the drug is a 5alpha reductase inhibitor that inhibits the reduction of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone in various tissues such as the scrotum,hair follicles and prostate.
It's not testosterone that causes hair loss but DHT
@vacationrichard974
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
You've been corrected about the T levels and DHT. But, yes, lower DHT could have some side effects.
@DangErMous35p
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
As someone who started losing hair at 14 due to male pattern baldness yet never had a single issue with the ladies all the way until I got married(even was called a man whore multiple times for sleeping around a bit too much) allow me to give anyone in a similar situation some advice.
Confidence in yourself & your appearance is EVERYTHING. I'd even say that it subconciously effects other ppl like a psychic barrier against noticing or caring about your balding. Accept it & embrace it.
What also helps is be physically fit. The ladies love a 6 pack & a muscular back😉. Also know how to please your lover. If baldness was a negative in her eyes before you gave her the experience of her lifetime it'll transform into a positive simply by association.
Take control. Goodluck out there gentlemen🤵♂️🥃
@kkupsky6321
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
I have never heard windows peaks as a absent bit. I thought that was the hair that came to a point. Anyway I’m so glad I’m like 380 and still have all my hair.
@georgeverveniotis1510
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Finasteride and Minoxodil are awful I would never use them and the whole rap about hair loss being caused by testosterone alone is also false. It may have something to do with it but in many cases scalp health is what causes baldness. The pores of the scalp getting plugged with sebum and keratin stopping the hair from being able to grow, and effectively pushing the hairline from the top/middle of the head to the sides. The best product I've found is Simfort. Its a natural carbonic acid shampoo from japan. Plant based. They should pay me to plug their product because I'd do it even better for a buck or two. That on top of some scalp treatments and the right supplementation and I bet plenty of guys could stop the hair loss without messing with their hormones or their blood flow and circulation. Down with big pharma. They aint never really lookin out for you.
@Markleford
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Off the top of my head (so to speak): Devin Townsend, Adrian Belew
But if Bonamassa can't resist the bait, I guess it's for the best.
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