Joe, just got a e-mail from your website talking about your illness. I had pneumonia myself and I know it's not a walk on the park. So i wish you to recovery quick and come back to bang heads with us again. Guitar world isn't the same without you, even if that's temporary.

Re:fictionised Joe! The Arena in QLD is sold out- can't you be supplied with a bigger, better venue

woah! Joe is sold out in Brisbane! i wonder if Perth is sold out yet, we got alot of guitar lovers here too. i think the Metro holds about 2000.

Re: DelfinoPie

arn't frogs the best! i love them :) i have them all around my bedroom, picis - cups, nicknacks. i just love the little amphibians. there's just something about a 1 inch frog that can kill you just by touching it - Dart Frogs rule! :)

hello Joe, We learn that you are sick... Then, of France we would like to wish you a good re-establishment. But it is of your fault, one always sees you out of tee-shirt... Is necessary to cover you, it is the winter. With soon in France

hello again. just dropping by. hope all had a merry christmas but apparently not all liked their `04 too much. happy new year too.

Hey Joe!! Just wishing you get better of your pneumonia. We want you to keep playing for hundreds of years to come, and amaze us with your awesome guitar style.

Mis mejores deseos para el aņo 2005 para Joe y su familia. Y que te cures pronto la neumonia.

My best wishes for next year 2005 for Joe and familiy. And I wish you cure from pneumony.

Joe, I wish you a quick recovery, take care of yourself and keep warm, the most important thing is YOU.

Joe, sorry to hear about your pneumonia. I will be praying for you.

Joe, get well soon. :) I had pneumonia when I was 8 years old and it was terrible. Stay warm and take rest!

guys, please pray for everyone affected by the horrible Tsunamis. I am deeply saddened by this tragic event. I hope people direct their funds towards useful purposes. I just read the news of a man who lost his whole family in the Andaman and Nicobar islands while he worked in India. Just put yourself in his place and see how bad he feels. God bless those innocent people.

Joe,

Not that celebrities are any more important than the locals, but this puts a face to some of the victims. God help them all.

Celebrities Among Victims of Tsunami By ROB KENNEDY Associated Press Writer

BANGKOK, Thailand - A German statesman, a Czech supermodel and a Swedish Olympic ski champion were among the vacationers whose search for peace and sun in tropical southern Asia was shattered by the tsunamis that spared neither rich nor poor.

Petra Nemcova - who appeared on the cover of 2003 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue - was carried away with her boyfriend, the fashion photographer Simon Atlee, after a huge wave plowed into southern Thailand on Sunday.

Nemcova's New York spokesman, Rob Shuter, said the model and her boyfriend had been vacationing in the resort of Phuket when waves overwhelmed their beach hut.

Nemcova, 25, clung to a tree for eight hours as the water swirled around her. She was recovering in a Thai hospital from broken bones, possibly including a broken pelvis, and unspecified internal injuries.

Atlee, 33, was swallowed by the raging waters and was still missing Tuesday.

"I've spoken to Petra several times and she's in pretty bad shape," Shuter said. "She's on pain medication. She probably doesn't realize yet the magnitude of the disaster."

Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl was on holiday in Sri Lanka's pristine south - one of the areas most devastated by tsunamis.

Kohl and his entourage were evacuated Tuesday from a hotel by the Sri Lankan air force.

"The helicopter went and we managed to bring him back with six others," Commander Air Marshal Donald Perera told The Associated Press.

Swedish skiing great Ingemar Stenmark was sunbathing in Thailand when he saw an immense wave roaring to shore. He ran for his life.

Stenmark - who won two gold medals at the 1980 Olympics and 86 World Cup races - was with friends in Khok Kloi, about 30 miles from Phuket.

"The water from the first wave disappeared, but then it came back with terrifying speed," Stenmark told Swedish media. He and his girlfriend were not injured.

Another athlete wasn't so lucky. Troy Broadbridge, an Australian Rules football player, was on his honeymoon in Phuket when he and his bride were swamped as they strolled along a beach. Trisha Broadbridge was safe, but he was still missing Tuesday.

Several Italian soccer players - including AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi, Milan captain Paolo Maldini, and Juventus defender Gianluca Zambrotta - were caught in the maelstrom in the Maldives but were unhurt.

Thailand's royal family also were among the grieving. The Thai-American grandson of King Bhumipol Adulyadej, Poom Jensen, 21, was reportedly jet skiing when the tidal wave struck Phuket. His body was found later.

Hollywood actor-director Richard Attenborough's family also suffered tragedy. His granddaughter, Lucy, 14, perished and his daughter, Jane, and her mother-in-law are missing in Phuket. Another granddaughter, Alice, 17, was being treated in a hospital.

Attenborough's directorial credits include "Cry Freedom," "Chaplin" and the Oscar-winning "Gandhi." He has appeared in scores of films including "The Great Escape," "Elizabeth" and "Jurassic Park."

On Thailand's Phi Phi island, where "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed, 200 bungalows at two resorts were swept out to sea, and resort officials said many foreign tourists were among the missing.

Designer Nate Berkus, a regular contributor on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," was carried away with a friend by a tsunami after it ripped off the roof of their hut in Sri Lanka.

JoeJoe, sorry to hear you got pneumonia...HOPE YOUR RECOVERY GOES WELL...just take it easy and don't rush it...we CANNOT afford to lose you too!

Sad news about the Tsunami tragedy in Asia, my best wishes to all the families and people who lost their loved ones, homes, and livelihood. More than 59,000 people dead so far ... 65 deaths in my country ... millions affected! Let's all hope and pray for the year end that there will be no more such great tragedies, wars, deaths, diseases, or loss.

Hey Joe, Sad to hear that you are so ill ... my prayers for your speedy and complete recovery. Thanks for sharing your music, emotions, and artistry with us in the studio and live on stage. Watching your performance w G3 in Paris was the highlight of my 2004. Please remember your fans in Malaysia/Singapore.

To Joe's fans, and especially Talk To Joe regulars I wish you all a SUPER, GREAT, FANTASTIC, & TRULY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005!!!

My son Chris and I were at the Fillmore for both shows these past 2 nights, had the platinum ticket package for the first night. I would like everyone to know that Joe is just an incredible person, playing as fantastically as he did when he is so ill. The first night, on the 26th, they announced he had the flu...Joe showed a lot of energy despite that, but towards the end of the first set he was clearly exhausted and feeling worse. That didn't stop him from coming back out to do the second set, still jumping around, animated while playing, just incredible music. By the end he was leaning pretty hard on Matt a few times while they jammed, and coughing when he tried to talk.

We thought he might skip the meet and greet but he didn't, Joe came out and had just requested that we keep it as brief as possible, he wanted to see all of us and take pictures and sign autographs, but really couldn't hang out to visit....I thought it was beyond kindness and class for him to come out at all. I told him I was very worried about him and that he should be home in bed, he said that's exactly where he was heading as soon as possible, that he had had a fever at that point for 7 days and it was time to see a Dr. on Monday. I can't express adequately in words what I feel for Joe and the kind of wonderful person he is. I was expecting him to cancel the second night, but he didn't.

The 27th, out came Joe, still as energetic as the night before, but coughing even more. He could barely get enough breath to talk, so said he would be doing a lot more playing than talking this night. As Austin already said, no vocals...don't know where Joe would have gotten the breath to sing anyway. That's when we found out not only did he have the flu but had been diagnosed with pneumonia as well. Joe has a heart that is bigger than anyone else's I've ever met or known, he should have been home in bed but instead was there with his fans to play and not disappoint anyone.

I imagine those with tickets for this coming week of shows are incredibly disappointed to have things postponed, but after seeing and talking to Joe with 2 nights of concerts, I am so glad he decided to do so and take care of himself for a change. I know he'll make it right as soon as possible for everyone, he has too much heart and soul in him to do anything less than that.

JOE: PLEASE GET WELL SOON! I know it's no fun being sick.....I'm so amazed by your dedication playing the SF show when you are so sick! Please take care of yourself and get the much needed rest you so deserve.....we all love you and just want you to be able do what you do so well. NO ONE does it like you JOE! It is such an honor to see you play and I always look forward to the next time....."One can never have too much JOe"! ......hehe! May God Bless you and give you health and happiness in the New Year! Your music has given me such great Joy and Happiness I can't begin to thank you enough!!! Good health and good vibes to you Joe! I bow to you.

My Best To You Always,

Mari

Photographer

As Tracie said, your health is the most important. Take care Joe.

I am still feeling like hell thinking about those poor families affected by the Tsunamis. Please help them somehow like Michelle said.

WEBMASTER JON: THANKS JON FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! You are very apppreciated for all that you do....Patience is a virtue, one that I am still trying to aquire. I will try to be more patient and understanding of your busy schedule. I just get so excited of the incredible photos that I get of JOE that I just want everyone to see them........Joe included! It just takes so long for them to be posted......it's worth the wait but I will be more patient in the future..........

Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!!

Mari RT (R) (T)

Photographer