
Joe Thomas
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- April 12, 1956
- Died
- April 28, 2024
- Birthplace
- Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography

Suncoast 2024
Second Assistant Camera

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: Live at the Greek Theater 2019 2022
Director

Stevie Nicks 24 Karat Gold The Concert 2020
Director

RSO | Soundstage 2017
Director

Jon Secada: Live On Sound Stage 2017
Director

Regina Spektor: Live on Soundstage 2017
Producer, Director, Sound Mixer

Blondie: Live at Soundstage 2017
Director, Producer

Bad Company - Live at Red Rocks 2017
Director

Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event 2015
Producer, Director

The Piano Guys: Live at Red Rocks 2015
Director, Producer

Yes - Songs From Tsongas 2015
Director, Sound Mixer

The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again 2012
Director

Bachman & Turner - Live at the Roseland Ballroom 2012
Mixing Engineer, Director, Producer

Sugarland: The Incredible Machine 2011
Director

Phil Collins: Going Back - Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC 2010
Director, Producer

Kenny Chesney: Summer In 3D 2010
Director

The Fray - Live at Soundstage 2010
Director

Foreigner - Live in Chicago 2009
Director

Rob Thomas - Live at Red Rocks 2009
Director

Stevie Nicks - Live in Chicago 2009
Director
- Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago
Fountains of Wayne: No Better Place - Live in Chicago 2009
Producer, Director

Faith Hill - Joy to the World: Live at Soundstage 2008
Director

Sheryl Crow Live 2008
Director

John Fogerty Soundstage 2008
Director

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville 2008
Director, Producer

Bon Jovi: Lost Highway The Concert 2007
Director

Foreigner | Alive & Rockin' 2007
Director
- George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert
George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert 2007
Director
- Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center
Jewel: Live at the Meyerson Symphony Center 2007
Director

All American Rejects: Live at Soundstage 2006
Director, Producer

Best of Chris Isaak 2006
Director

SoundStage Presents: Robert Plant And The Strange Sensation 2005
Producer, Director

Ringo Starr and the Roundheads - Live 2005
Director

Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage 2005
Director

Heart - Live 2005
Director, Producer, Sound Mixer

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert 2005
Director, Producer, Mixing Engineer

Chris Isaak: Greatest Hits Live Concert 2005
Director

Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas 2004
Director

Travis Tritt - Live at Soundstage 2004
Director, Producer

Cyndi Lauper - Live From Soundstage 2004
Director

Sheryl Crow Live Soundstage 2004
Director

Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston 2004
Director

Alanis Morissette: Live at Soundstage 2003
Director

Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage 2003
Director

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert 2003
Director, Producer

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Sound Stage 2003
Director

Umphrey's McGee: Live From the Lake Coast Skyline Stage 2002
Director

Brian Wilson’s Imagination 1998
as Self
Credits from TMDB.