Author Topic: Jeff Beck R.I.P. (Read 1456 times)

WARSZAWA16 · « **on:** January 11, 2023, 10:31:12 pm »

Just heard the very sad news that Jeff Beck has died, aged 78.
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Malvolio · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2023, 10:46:58 pm »

Bloody hell - always went to see him when he played in London as he delivered a brilliant show every time.

Don't think he ever got the public recognition he deserved, but all his peers rated him as one of the greats.

Bonker · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2023, 11:24:50 pm »

A colossus in the music field.

mr.bluesky · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2023, 05:59:19 am »

Another talented musician taken from us r.i.p

berksboy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2023, 08:33:14 am »

Was lucky to see Jeff Beck at The Hammy O , cant say hes the best ever but he is by far the best i have ever seen ! Unlike most he was not chasing fame or fortune it was all about the music.

RIP

myothernameis · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2023, 11:01:53 am »

Quote from: mr.bluesky on January 12, 2023, 05:59:19 am

Another talented musician taken from us r.i.p

Far to many, rip Jeff

FLYING BLUE · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2023, 11:19:35 am »

A truly unique guitarist.
A leader in the field, not a follower.

hendrix · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2023, 02:03:48 pm »

Gutted about this. A totally unique player, impossible to copy.

Squire Haggard · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2023, 04:19:12 pm »

I first heard about him when this got a lot of radio airplay in 1967. Since then, I like the Yardbirds, which he was part of.

RIP

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Blackpool Rock · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:38:00 pm »

Quote from: Malvolio on January 11, 2023, 10:46:58 pm

Bloody hell - always went to see him when he played in London as he delivered a brilliant show every time.

Don't think he ever got the public recognition he deserved, but all his peers rated him as one of the greats.

Yeah he replaced Clapton at the Yardbirds and apparently the Rolling stones wanted him too

He was before my time really so not on my radar when I was growing up as it had moved onto talentless pricks with pre programmed keyboards by then

I remember watching a series on the BBC about 10 or 15 years ago which has been repeated a few times called something like guitar heroes at the BBC and he featured on it which is when his name stuck in my mind

They had Gene Simmonds from Kiss talking about him this morning and he said what a great range of ability Beck had in terms of different styles that he could adapt to and the fact that he adapted to remain current

He also said how he had played Nessun Dorma with an orchestra

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Blackpool Rock · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:39:03 pm »

Quote from: Squire Haggard on January 12, 2023, 04:19:12 pm

I first heard about him when this got a lot of radio airplay in 1967. Since then, I like the Yardbirds, which he was part of.

RIP

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He was made to play that and hated it at the time

mr.bluesky · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:51:29 pm »

Quote from: Blackpool Rock on January 12, 2023, 06:39:03 pm

He was made to play that and hated it at the time

The song became a bit of a football anthem in later years.

mr.bluesky · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:53:53 pm »

Quote from: Blackpool Rock on January 12, 2023, 06:38:00 pm

Yeah he replaced Clapton at the Yardbirds and apparently the Rolling stones wanted him too

He was before my time really so not on my radar when I was growing up as it had moved onto talentless pricks with pre programmed keyboards by then
I remember watching a series on the BBC about 10 or 15 years ago which has been repeated a few times called something like guitar heroes at the BBC and he featured on it which is when his name stuck in my mind

They had Gene Simmonds from Kiss talking about him this morning and he said what a great range of ability Beck had in terms of different styles that he could adapt to and the fact that he adapted to remain current

He also said how he had played Nessun Dorma with an orchestra

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Brian May of Queen said he set the standards for other guitarists to follow.

Happiness · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:55:09 pm »

Rest in peace Jeff Beck

myothernameis · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2023, 07:24:31 pm »

Fender masters

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FLYING BLUE · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2023, 08:00:45 pm »

Quote from: myothernameis on January 12, 2023, 07:24:31 pm

Fender masters

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Back Row

? ? ? - Beck, Gilmour

Front Row Left to right

? Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Steve Howe, ?

mr.bluesky · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2023, 08:13:29 pm »

Quote from: FLYING BLUE on January 12, 2023, 08:00:45 pm

Back Row

? ? ? - Beck, Gilmour

Front Row Left to right

? Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Steve Howe, ?

Certainly some talented musicians there. Front row left looks like a young Stuart Adamson ex Skids and Big Country.

Malvolio · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2023, 10:01:15 pm »

That's Richard Thompson in the bottom-right corner, who has just become the nation's greatest living guitarist.

myothernameis · « **Reply #18 on:** January 12, 2023, 11:33:33 pm »

Quote from: mr.bluesky on January 12, 2023, 08:13:29 pm

Certainly some talented musicians there. Front row left looks like a young Stuart Adamson ex Skids and Big Country.

Yes

Watts.E.Dunn · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2023, 01:26:41 am »

As far as guitar players go there in my mind the very best was Les Paul genius that bloke.

Even invented multitrack recording!

Here he is with Mary Ford who's a bit of alright in herself:) this was from 1951 so 72 years ago!!!

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NIK · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2023, 02:20:35 pm »

Of course they had to play Hi Ho Silver Lining in the reports. Has ever a musician's most famous song been so untypical of his work? For a start he barely sang on most of the other material he recorded and much of it was instrumental.

Always preferred him to Clapton. Thought he was a more exciting and original guitarist.

berksboy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2023, 06:34:42 pm »

Am sure its Beck who said "all vocalist are wankers"

FLYING BLUE · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2023, 08:03:54 pm »

Quote from: Malvolio on January 12, 2023, 10:01:15 pm

That's Richard Thompson in the bottom-right corner, who has just become the nation's greatest living guitarist.

Well spotted - thank you

hendrix · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2023, 02:47:18 pm »

I mean, NOBODY was playing guitar like this in 1965. No wonder Hendrix adored him.
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Henry61 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2023, 03:28:08 pm »

RIP Jeff, one of the best
Saw him play about 20 years ago

RogerBoner · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2023, 01:50:09 am »

Quote from: hendrix on January 15, 2023, 02:47:18 pm

I mean, NOBODY was playing guitar like this in 1965. No wonder Hendrix adored him.
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I always preferred you, his tone was too harsh even when delicate.

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Author Topic: Jeff Beck R.I.P. (Read 1456 times)