
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023) was an English guitarist. He rose to prominence as a member of the rock band the Yardbirds, and afterwards founded and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to an instrumental style with focus on an innovative sound, and his releases spanned genres and styles ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica.
Beck has been consistently ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone and other magazines' lists of the greatest guitarists. He was often called a "guitarist's guitarist". Rolling Stone described him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock". Although he recorded two successful albums (in 1975 and 1976) as a solo act, Beck did not establish or maintain commercial success like that of his contemporaries and bandmates. He recorded with many artists.
Beck earned wide critical praise and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance six times, winning in three categories at the 2010 Grammy Awards for a career total of eight Grammies. In 2014, he received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: first as a member of the Yardbirds (1992) and secondly as a solo artist (2009).
When you hear this music, doesn't it become crystal clear that Moby and Deadmau5 have no business in your rotation?
Love you RP...... keep it real!
Somehow I manage to enjoy this very much, and still like Deadmau5 & Moby, too... :-)
"Jeff Beck doesn't just play music. He IS music."
I cannot disagree. This guy is the embodiment of someone tapped into a main vein from the musical source. He's almost literally a force all his own. If from his perspective his is an epiphany it's one of the longest running, continuous, ones I've ever had the pleasure to follow and experience. May he live a long, long, time and keep that fount open and flowing. It is marvelous.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Jeff Beck was without question one of the
all-time greats, arguably the best to ever
pick up a guitar.
From the quietest ballads to the raunchiest rockers, Jeff was a true master.
I encourage everyone to check out the Live at Ronnie Scott's concert; I think it captures his genius, and humility.
RIP Jeff, it breaks my heart that you are gone.
When you hear this music, doesn't it become crystal clear that Moby and Deadmau5 have no business in your rotation?
Love you RP...... keep it real!
William wrote:
William, I’m going to have to go ahead and accuse you of eclecticism now. ; p
Ronan The Accuser
Yeah, baby, this is the real deal! Recorded in 1976. Were you born?
Propayne wrote:
I was 16. Perfect timing.
So was I! Great album. Please play more Jeff Beck. And Robin Trower, too!
Perhaps the most carefully nuanced electric guitar playing ever captured on a recording. Every note, every tone... simply amazing...Proof that he is the greatest electric guitarist alive today.
I Agree with this post from 6yrs ago!! May Jeff Rest In Peace!
Bought this album when it came out. Amazing how well it ages. RIP Jeff Beck.
Despite all the issues and concerns that need no elaboration, and baby there are a plethora of 'em to contend with, it really comes to this. We live in a golden age folks. So enjoy it as best you may!
Highlow
American Net'Zen
R.I.P.
Highlow
American Net'Zen