RIP Jeff Beck

bibenu · 2023-01-11T22:45:57.372Z

I’m sure others will have favourites, here’s one of mine.

GovernorSilver · 2023-01-11T22:51:36.821Z

Dang, he was just featured in a Fender ad a couple of months ago

mode-seven · 2023-01-11T23:35:53.936Z

A nice understated gem

GovernorSilver · 2023-01-11T23:39:29.092Z

Tribute to another guitar great

silent_k · 2023-01-12T00:06:13.523Z

What a loss. No one played or sounded like him, ever. I still remember hearing Wired for the first time back in high school – still one of my favorite records. RIP

grahamenglish · 2023-01-12T00:24:07.037Z

A huge loss. I’ve always loved his guitar playing and compositions. RIP.

onthebannedwagon · 2023-01-12T00:53:49.714Z

I never realized he made an electronica album.

Ultimate Classic Rock

When Jeff Beck Dabbled in Electronica on 'Who Else!'

Guitarist Jeff Beck released 'Who Else!,' his electronica-influenced seventh studio album, in March 1999.

captain8 · 2023-01-12T01:54:33.966Z

a gentleman and a scholar who can’t be replaced

Sherelle · 2023-01-12T07:06:37.831Z

My favorite Jeff Beck track.

Rest in power!

ghostbuddy · 2023-01-12T07:11:38.650Z

Oddly never heard any of his music, maybe apart from if he’s had a big radio hit at some point. Couldn’t name any of his songs. And I know my classic rock.

mess5 · 2023-01-12T07:52:13.864Z

And I was rediscovering him yesterday night… RIP. Great guitar playing. So diverse and with so much imaginations… I don’t think I’ve heard anybody who can pull off so many different sounds and articulations out of the instrument. Just listening to him is very educative and fun for anybody who is into the music. Any kind of music.

xidnpnlss · 2023-01-12T08:39:00.619Z

Legend

(Doesnt display his immense talent but it’s cool af)

Stickhit · 2023-01-12T18:08:14.372Z

Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver Lining - YouTube

onthebannedwagon · 2023-01-12T18:22:54.664Z

It’s likely because he was a true player and not some fame addicted chump like little brother Eric.

GovernorSilver · 2023-01-12T18:52:03.775Z

The first time I ever heard of Jeff Beck was when I saw this video on MTV. This was when all my music listening came from either MTV or broadcast radio - no Spotify, Apple Music, or whatever yet:

Dr.K · 2023-01-12T19:16:39.711Z

RIP. One of the greatest.

ghostbuddy · 2023-01-12T19:22:36.061Z

Never heard of Eric Beck

Sundaybeat · 2023-01-12T20:00:53.025Z

I was lucky to watch him live two times.
The first time was my 18th birthday, in the Guitar Shop tour, with Terry Bozzio on drums and Tony Hymas on keys: a great experience that opened my brain and ears.
The second time it was few years ago, in a summer festival. He was a little sick but the performance has been astonishing!
He touched the guitar in a very unique and personal way: was able to make the strings sing and roar as nobody else. His guitar playing was miles beyond the “virtuoso”, he had a great touch and a supreme taste. One of the greatest.

GovernorSilver · 2023-01-13T21:51:21.573Z

He and Imelda May had so much here

onthebannedwagon · 2023-01-13T22:15:24.861Z

This is a nice piece on him not just about his sound but also his attitude towards his celebrity.

New Statesman – 12 Jan 23

The £7m fingers: how Jeff Beck became a guitar hero by saying no

In one of Jeff Beck’s last major interviews, he talked to Kate Mossman about his rivalry with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and how he turned his back on a life of rock excess.

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