Jeff Beck Dead at 78

[TheBigA]

Jeff Beck, the legendary British guitarist who played with Jimmy Page in The Yardbirds, then led his own band with Rod Stewart, has died at age 78.

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His Beck's Bolero is still a classic after 50 years. More here:

Jeff Beck, One of the Guitar Masters of the Rock Era, Dies at 78

 

[KeithE4]

Very sad. One of the greatest guitarists ever. RIP, Jeff.

 

[tbolt909]

Ouch. Horrible news. Beck was an extremely gifted player and humble guy. He never really sought the spotlight. The first two Jeff Beck Group albums are gold standards. His version of the Charles Mingus song "GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT" is sublime. He set the bar really high for guitarists. There's a version of "I'm Going Down" with Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan that is incredible. RIP...

 

[crainbebo]

One of my late father's favorite artists. What a shocker. May he forever and ever RIP...play that guitar up in the heavens, Jeff!!

 

[KeithE4]

One of my late father's favorite artists. What a shocker. May he forever and ever RIP...play that guitar up in the heavens, Jeff!!

He, Jimi, and Stevie Ray are already together, rehearsing.

 

[crainbebo]

I just wonder what it would be like if Stevie Ray wasn't in that helicopter crash. He had been making music with his brother at that point. Yes, there's going to be one heck of a guitar concert soon in the sky!

 

[TheBigA]

Here's a great video of Jeff performing Bolero with Jimmy Page during Jeff's induction into the Rock Hall of Fame 12 years ago:

The interesting story is that Jeff & Jimmy recorded the original Beck's Bolero back in the 60s. But only Jimmy got songwriting credit! If you hear the original, you'll hear Jimmy on acoustic guitar and Keith Moon on drums.

 

[boombox4]

Here's a great video of Jeff performing Bolero with Jimmy Page during Jeff's induction into the Rock Hall of Fame 12 years ago:

The interesting story is that Jeff & Jimmy recorded the original Beck's Bolero back in the 60s. But only Jimmy got songwriting credit! If you hear the original, you'll hear Jimmy on acoustic guitar and Keith Moon on drums.

Yep, the first attempt at a 'supergroup' involving Jimmy Page and the others. The recording had Page (12-string), Beck (the electric guitar parts -- they put the amp in a closet to keep it from bleeding through to the other mics), John Paul Jones on bass and Keith Moon on drums (I think you can hear him yell out in the middle part).

Here is one of my favorite vids of Jeff Beck, in Beck Bogert & Appice. Jeff's playing his famous "Oxblood" Les Paul.

 

[TheBigA]

There was a Jeff Beck memorial concert in England over the weekend, hosted by Eric Clapton.

Lots of surprise guests, including Rod Stewart. However, no Jimmy Page. Jimmy & Jeff were very close. Don't know what happened there. Jimmy actually wrote & produced Beck's Bolero and inducted Jeff into the R&R Hall of Fame. (The video is a few posts above)

Here's the press release:

​ ​ Eric Clapton Hosts “A Tribute To Jeff Beck” A Sold-Out, Two-Night Concert At The Royal Albert Hall Honoring The Memory And Artistry Of The Late Jeff Beck ​ ​ From L-R: John McLaughlin, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons Press Photos (credit Christie Goodwin): Download Here

​ ​ (May 30, 2023) – On Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23, Eric Clapton hosted a sold–out, star–studded, two–night tribute concert honoring the memory and artistry of the late Jeff Beck at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Clapton brought together an unforgettable group of music legends to honor his longtime friend as the shows featured performances from the Eric Clapton Band and more. Full set list below. The tribute event follows Clapton’s release of “Moon River” (Bushbranch/Surfdog Records) which he recorded with Beck not long before his passing. “A Tribute To Jeff Beck” Setlist 1. Blue Rainbow – Eric Clapton 2. Shapes Of Things – Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II 3. Heart Full Of Soul – Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II 4. Wee Wee Baby – Eric Clapton 5. Little Brown Bird – Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks 6. Done Somebody Wrong – Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi 7. The Sky Is Crying – Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi 8. Beck’s Bolero – Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II, Ronnie Wood 9. Elegy For Dunkirk – Olivia Safe, Robert Randolph 10. Isolation – Johnny Depp, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons 11. Walkin’ In The Sand – Johnny Depp, Imelda May, Ronnie Wood 12. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat – Derek Trucks, Chris Stainton 13. You Know You Know – John McLaughlin 14. Stratus – John McLaughlin 15. Rough Boy – Billy Gibbons 16. Rice Pudding – Billy Gibbons, Ronnie Wood, Chris Stainton 17. Train Kept A Rollin’ – Johnny Depp, Kirk Hammett, Ronny Wood, Billy Gibbons, Imelda May 18. Freeway Jam – Eric Clapton, Robert Randolph, Doyle Bramhall II 19. I Put A Spell On You – Eric Clapton, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph 20. ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers – Eric Clapton, Gary Clark, Jr. 21. Let Me Love You – Eric Clapton, Gary Clark, Jr. 22. Infatuation – Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood 23. Rock My Plimsoul (Rock Me Baby) – Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood 24. I Ain’t Superstitious – Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Gary Clark, Jr. 25. People Get Ready – Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Gary Clark, Jr. 26. Going Down – Everyone