Famous Guitarists On Jeff Beck

Ranked Number 5 by Rolling Stones Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists. Jeff Beck is easily one of the most influential and pivotal guitar players of all-time. From The Yardbirds To The Jeff Beck Group, Jeff has always remained at the forefront of Rock & Roll and has proved himself as one of Rock's Greatest Soloists of all-time. His work on countless records he's done for other people including on his own records such as "Blow By Blow" has cemented Beck as a centerfold of Rock Guitar. Anyways, several of Beck's contemporaries and disciples have come together to honor the legacy and playing of Jeff Beck. Including a Bonus Interview At The End! So stick around all the way to end to witness the rare bonus interview and help honor the legacy of Jeff Beck! Enjoy! #rock #guitar #fyp #music #viral #trending #Jeff #jeffbeck #60s #70s #80s #guitarist #solo
0:46 - Steve Lukather
2:08 - Brian May
4:12 - Johnny Depp
4:35 - Ronnie Wood
6:44 - Doug Aldrich
9:03 - Ritchie Blackmore
9:34 - The Edge
11:17 - Joe Perry
11:26 - Zack Wylde
12:34 - Slash
13:17 - Joe Bonamassa
15:45 - Kirk Hammett
16:20 - John Frusciante
17:51 - David Gilmour
17:54 - Eric Clapton
18:23 - Jimmy Page
20:32 - Bonus
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[@raydavis1858]

NEVER SEEN ANYONE PLAY A GUITAR LIKE THAT , I WAS IN AWE . HIS,TECHNIQUE IS ,UNREAL . THERE WONT BE ANOTHER. LOVE JEFF BECK & HIS ,MUSIC. HIS MUSIC WILL LIVE ON ✌✌❤😎🎸🎸

[@ComradeTrotsky1017]

OKAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR OPINION

[@davekiddie4467]

He was one of one.

[@markdemarta]

One of my favorites is Jeff Beck's version of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat". It was written in the late 50's, by Charles Mingus in honor of the great jazz saxophonist, Lester Young. Jeff's version was recorded in the seventies and is really special. Check it out.

[@raymeedc]

My all time favorite guitar player, from the first day I heard him in 1965 up until his untimely death, never wavered. 💘

[@johnpiscitello6204]

When The great Jimi Hendrix says he learned things from Beck u really realize he had some serious serious talent!!!!🎉

[@milesofentertainment]

Just found this video a week after we lost Jeff Beck. First heard him with the Yardbirds on a transistor radio (google it youngsters) and even on a horrible 2" speaker his guitar was "different." Followed through the JB Group with a young unknown Rod Steward on vocals, the fusion years, the jazz years, saw him with SRV opening, and we were working on a new video of our top 5 guitar players from 2022 and Jeff was among them. Video should post soon but Jeff Beck created more sounds from a guitar than anybody who ever picked one up. Absolutely incredible player and he will be missed but what a legacy he left behind. Innovative, inspirational, one of a kind.

[@kevinb3812]

A musician’s musician! What can I say? I like how these guys noticed Jeff Beck’s continued evolution through the years… Growing like a true master of his instrument.

[@garethmcrae668]

Incredible player. Finally saw him in Glasgow pre Covid and he made that Fender sing. Humble man too. R.I.P.

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

That's awesome!

[@johnnybird7593]

I saw him 12 years ago at a festival in Norway. I stood a few yards away from him the whole show, and was absolutely astounded at his playing, other worldly....

[@gizmogearloose3391]

This tribute brought on the tears.Thank you for creating it, and Godspeed Jeff Beck...R.I.P.

[@YNGWIE998]

NOBODY plays guitar like Jeff Beck. Jeff has created a style that only he can play.

[@billd9667]

I have come to think that Jeff secretly hated his guitars. He smashed the ones that couldn’t give him what he wanted, no, demanded from them. Then he settled on Strats, but always asked for more, squeezing and torturing them to make them do his bidding. He was still asking for more until the very end. That is unique. Most guitarists retire or “settle down” at one point or another. He never did.

[@Francisco_DeAguirre]

RIP to the greatest guitar player of all time!

[@rexfurlong5108]

As a guitar player of 46 years, I was recently exchanging views on Jeff Beck with another longtime guitar player. He indicated that not many guitarists try to play Jeff Beck's style. I said no TRIES because no one CAN. JB's style, phrasing, technique.........one of a kind and uncopiable. RIP, Jeff. Thanks for all the great music.

[@andiman45]

not here to knock him but does that make one great?? Will he be remembered say 20 years from now when boomers are gone. Gen Z will say, Jeff who, as they wont recognize anything he has done...

[@geneahart5607]

@@andiman45 they don't know who Les Paul was either.

[@archo0518]

He won't be remembered as a pop star, but among guitar players he will be remembered as an innovator, someone who's playing will be studied by guitarists for years to come.

[@andiman45]

@@archo0518 not so sure...not unless guitars make a comeback... Yes I said that.

[@rexfurlong5108]

@@andiman45 It may not make one "great", but it's sure as hell a sign of some seriously individual style. It's very, very difficult to come up with an original style and sound on pretty much every instrument. That's why the greats all have their very distinct style. You know immediately when you hear Carlos Santana, or B.B. King, or Stevie Ray Vaughan. As for Gen Z, they're having trouble figuring out that they if they don't work, they don't have money to live. I'm confident Jeff Beck will be long remembered by the music fans and historians who matter.

[@paulorosario7378]

Best in my life time,!

[@iggyfritz7150]

As a musician of 40+ years myself I have heard and seen almost every guitarist you could imagine from Django Reinhardt Al Di Meola Chet Atkins Les Paul to the Future Jimi Hendrix Joe Satriani Steve vai Yngwie Malmsteen Richie Blackmore etc etc. But the one guitarist who nobody can copy who in my opinion made the guitar an extension of his own voice, not to mention is the only guitarist to copy the human voice and many other instruments just with his hands, I've never seen a guitarist that has so much control over their instrument and make it do whatever they want it to do as Jeff Beck and as he's gotten older he's only gotten better he is the most amazing guitarist and musician I have ever heard. Everybody has their favorites and that's the beautiful thing about guitarist everybody brings something different to the table but God gave Jeff Beck something extra that nobody else has and nobody can copy.

[@rickpearce9239]

100% agree with what you said. Nobody sounds like Jeff or plays in a way that makes me as a guitar player feel so inferior. Most other players do things I can't do at this moment but I usually feel that if I could (with a ton of practice) play those things maybe crudely but not bad. Jeff does things I don't even begin to understand but they are beautiful and brilliant. .

[@iggyfritz7150]

@@rickpearce9239 Rick I totally agree with you I have tried to replicate Over the Rainbow and Nessun Dorma that Jeff does it took me months to even get close to even think of getting in his ballpark of playing those songs what I love about it is I'm learning so much by attempting his songs he raises the bar every album it's so frustrating to try and keep up with him. 😂 at 62 years of age now one of the biggest things I've learned about music is play for the song don't play for yourself. The most important thing I've also learned is there are so many different players out there and everybody brings something different to the table which is the beautiful thing about it. I take influences to try and build my wisdom at playing instead of trying to copy everyone else. I can't think of anyone better to learn from than Jeff Beck. Don't get me wrong there are so many other guitars in the world that I absolutely love. But to me Jeff is like that rare gemstone that not every body can find.

[@francus7227]

I can't "name drop" but the person I'm going to reference was 100% believable...... I was a RN in Jacksonville Florida. You have to know the influence that has come from my "town" as southern rock. One night my patient tells me that he was the lead guitarist in a band. A band good enough to have toured and have recorded music that was stolen by industry promoters, a common practice in the early to mid 70's. I am, up until that point, a "there's Jimmy Page and then there's everyone else" guy. So this guy is talking about music. My screening process was "who's the best" and any answer other than Jimmy Page is WRONG. Because I'm not a musician. I'm a FAN. Most fans don't know shit from Shineola, myself included. So this guy doesn't even hesitate..... "Jeff Beck. He was the guy that all were try to catch up with.... Clapton, Page, Townsend..... All of them were in his review mirror." Of course..... In my pathetic musician mine, I immediately discounted this PROFESSIONAL as a hack and went about my busy night as a nurse. But I never forgot what that guy said. 10 years latter I saw "Jeff at Ronnie Scott's" on TV. It was like getting hit in the face with a wet newspaper. Eventually, I saw Jeff live in St. Augustine Fl. Probably a 4,000 amphitheater and it was criminally 1/2 EMPTY. I still like Page the best but I no longer think he's in sole possession of the title. They are like two different sized glasses of water that are both full..... You can not add more water to either glass. Thanks for your insight. Hope you liked my story.

[@iggyfritz7150]

@@francus7227 well thank you yes I love your story that is incredible as a matter of fact when I first saw the movie Song Remains the Same I melted in my seat saying Jimmy Page is a God on guitar he actually is responsible for me learning so much Jimmy Page is not just a great guitarist but a great songwriter a great producer arranger he has it all. He is also in my top 10 favorites of all time I guess that's the best way to describe it we all have our favorites in my opinion there is no best because everybody offers something different. There will always be competition amongst musicians and that's a good thing as long as it stays friendly.I was in a band and we had another guitarist equally as good as I was and him and I would always challenge each other which made us better players. I should also tell you just recently I purchased a DVD of Song Remains the Same and have watched it two nights in a row. And let me tell you there are no bands like that anymore those guys are amazing and yes I still say Jimmy Page is a God on the guitar 😀 thank you for your story and God bless.

[@francus7227]

@@iggyfritz7150 I watched that LAME TSRTS....Terrible. Up until I watched on ACID. Then it came ALIVE. I spent the next 30 years putting paper on friend's tongues and pushing play..... It never gets old. Try super slow motion during Whole Lotta Love while it's split screen and Jimmy is playing that antenna feed back "theramone"??? He uses his arm and the guitar neck mirrored to make a 5 point star and then he uses the red strobe light to make horns and turn into a DEVIL..... great stuff that is easily missed at full speed in a theater. Jimmy had no way to know DVDs with super slow motion would let us dissect his tricks..... Hee hee hee. Have fun with it.

[@steventurner9098]

I was so fortunate to see him play a few months before he died. He was amazing !!!!

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Grateful I saw Jeff Beck perform live with Jan Hammer at the amazing Kiel Opera House in St. Louis. I believe 'Blow by Blow' had recently been released. I've been to many concerts in my lifetime... this was the best. My #1.

[@edljnehan2811]

Oh yeah I was at that concert the concert turned me into a Jeff Beck disciple another thing that made it special was that it was actually played in the opera house instead of the auditorium it was known to have the best Acoustics of any concert venue in St Louis Jeff Beck is God on guitar

[@paulfreegard1271]

rip .....it up jb..thanks

[@robertkroberjr.157]

RIP Jeff Beck 😪🙏❤️

[@kathihubbell6666]

Just saw Beck with Depp in Vegas. Always wanted to see Beck all my life since Truth and Beck Ola. He was amazing and did not disappoint. So glad I’ve seen this musical genius.

[@trebleface7835]

Nice words from Jimmy Page. Blackmore has always said Beck is the best Rock guitarist ever.

[@bizrgtr]

Jeff has always and will always do licks on the guitar that no one else can do. He is the greatest dynamic player on the planet. No one can match his fierce, nuance, sweetness and humor in his playing. He’s always been my favorite and no one else comes close.

[@rcjr.7725]

I saw Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan together at Cobo Hall in Detroit 1989 what an incredible show

[@13thRaven]

Wow, must have been a magical night.

[@michaelcavallacci2945]

That must have been incredible. Wow.

[@toddgillelandphoto]

Was there as well. An unbelievable night. After SRV’s incredible set, I wondered how Beck could follow that up. Well needless to say, he took things to a whole new level. A true master. Then that encore together. Unforgettable!

[@michaelcavallacci2945]

Two of the real all time greats. Both so unique. RIP Stevie.

[@timmalaski193]

I was there in the third row

[@johndrobcuny]

"God gave him a little extra" - can't argue with that description.

[@paulband4453]

Saw and heard him live a few times, wish it had been more. Loved this guy, we share a birthday albeit 9 years apart, don't know what my musical soul is going to do without him, what a man, what a talent, there will never be another Jeff Beck, so sad for Sandra. Jeff, your music, your art, will live forever, I was scheduled to see you, for the third time, during the covid crap, it was not to be. I have never been a one for heroes but Jeff made the grade, what a talent, what an artist, what a creative soul, what a man. The world is a lesser place for the loss of Jeff Beck. P.Band.

[@Mark-ee8be]

He was a great composer,producer,maestro,conductor,and accomplished master of his art...just like the other great ones of past ages

[@alexaalexa6524]

RIP Jeff Beck! 🌹🎼

[@FRUITofZALOOM]

I really appreciate the recognition of the Truth and Beck-Ola albums stated in this video: my all time favorite records that never get the respect they deserve. Beck's playing is second to none on these recordings. And I agree that Ron Wood is one of the greatest bass players of all time...his tone on this two albums is epic! I've been an avid Beck fan since I was 15 and still am at 72. Thanks, Jeff, for all the amazing sides!

[@NorsePJ]

Many people underrate him because they don't realise how incredible he is because he makes it seem easy and simple - it isn't, he's notes and tone I believe are unmatched. He's getting close to 80 but plays like a young man possessed.

[@WeirdOldUncleKenny2]

I have to admit that I'm an old fart who isn't really sure who Zak Wylde is, but I wholeheartedly agree with him about who blew him away. I have had my socks blown off exactly twice by live concert performances by incredible guitarists: John McLaughlin and Jeff Beck. Jeff Beck did things on the guitar that just weren't humanly possible. He was superhuman!

[@gerggbergr8976]

My Heart is Broken REST MY FRIEND

[@jameshunter5485]

Jeff is also one of, if not the best accompanist to vocalists. The interaction between he and Rod Stewart on Truth and Beckola is simply amazing. He has proven this time and time again with other vocalists as well.

[@JAP42]

Find his work with Beth Hart, Imogen Heap, Joss Stone, Imelda May, & Olivia Safe. Emotion & Commotion (2010) is a perfect example of his range as an accompanist, soloist, & bandleader. Nessun Dorma is a miracle.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

ROBIN TROWER is another Legendary Guitarist . ⚡️🎸⚡️

[@gohumberto]

That Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck knew each other at 13 years old is crazy. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" "The World's most famous guitarist" "Me too"

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Its actually crazy how many of these guys knew each other as youngsters

[@johncurtis920]

Jeff Beck, the guitar players guitar player. No, not player, God. Not even Clapton could match what he did, as Clapton himself freely admitted. The guy was a force like no other in his chosen profession. He never peaked. He just kept ascending. Like a Mozart, we won't be seeing his like again. Though with the advantage of all our musical and video tech we can see him again, and again, and again. Just like with a Mozart, but unlike with such greatness we get to witness the man, himself, play. So, in that sense he's gained a measure of immortality. That said, and it's a measure of how centered a person he was, I suspect he'd just as well have his head stuck under the hood of a car than have to deal with that sort of adoration and acclaim. Which made him even more heroic in that which he did. He was a person with the great luck to have been born in a time that allowed him to maximally follow his muse. And he did so while keeping it accessible and available to young musicians who would come along to follow his path. RIP Jeff Beck, you done good with the time and talents you were blessed with. You've ascended to beyond our field of vision, so it's now on to the next thing, eh? Good luck!

[@anthonyfuentes1417]

Freeway Jam is not only one of Jeff Becks best songs it's one of the best rock-jazz songs ever!

[@mayratisminetzky8413]

Jeff passed today RIP

[@The_Li0ness]

He died yesterday Jan 10

[@MrEst1953]

Jeff Beck the cream of the crop , no one better, you got to love the music and Man . GOD BLESS HIM .

[@sunlion8866]

''When God plays guitar he uses Jeff Beck's hands'' - Steve Lukather Jeff Beck is a better guitar player now than he has ever been because he never stopped improving, perfecting his technique, and he's always seeking new ways to express himself.

[@zicobonafonte8327]

What he played on the OZZI OSBOURN album "Patient Number 9" does not bring him glory ...

[@Audfile]

That's all well and good, but there's no physical way he's better at playing than when he was young. That's like saying Mike Tyson is a better boxer now because he has age and wisdom.

[@sunlion8866]

@@Audfile Beck has dazzling technique, but he never uses flash guitar wizardry to impress. Instead, each note he plays is impactful, and his playing is about feeling and expression, about playing the right notes in the right way at the right moment with the right sound. This approach and technique have come from years of practice and development over time, proving the adage, "less is more." The spirit, feel, improvisation, and creativity of his playing, as well as his ability to go beyond what is considered possible on the guitar, have had the greatest influence on other players, and why he is often referred to as "the guitarist's guitarist." That takes years of practice and development to get to the point where he can now play with more refinement, beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Although there are parallels between how athletes and musicians practice, comparing a Guitarist/musician to an athlete/Boxer is ridiculous. I understand the connection: Both musicians and athletes spend years honing their physical and mental skills required for their respective careers. Although they share many superficial characteristics with athletes, they do not fit into that category. They consider themselves to be artists. All of their training, practice, and rehearsals are to prepare them to walk out on stage and create "art." Not to walk into a ring and take a slew of head and body shots like a boxer. Additionally, it's no secret that boxers don't improve over time; instead, they get punch-drunk ;)

[@caprise-music6722]

@@Audfile wrong wrong wrong.

[@vincentlussier8264]

@@caprise-music6722 Say what? Don't hide behind one word! Explain yourself!

[@zozepp8993]

You cannot name Legends of the guitar without putting him in there that's a fact

[@theguitarmusicchannel]

Absolutely!

[@codyjarrett8274]

What else can be said, he's a Rocker, brilliant artist and one of the few greats that have mastered the guitar.

[@khalidmatt995]

I saw the Yardbirds in Swindon England 1965. People were saying Beck is the greatest guitarist in Rick and roll.

[@fredianacci8283]

Jeff Beck and Truth inspired me to start playing guitar. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen this amazing musician live.

[@lilmoe4364]

Jeff Beck, "The guitar player's guitar player".. what a master

[@davidlatimer3091]

One thing is for sure...There will never be another Jeff Beck. Rest in Peace.

[@LuvHrtZ]

I've been playing guitar for 52 years and I thought was the shit until I watched a few of these videos of Jeff. Jeff is truly one of the top three electric guitarists to have lived. RIP mate and thanks for sharing your genius so freely.

[@bpwarrior53]

Rock In Peace Jeff.

[@laurencesayers-gillan6631]

I followed Jeff for most of his career and felt real grief when he died. For weeks I felt as if I had lost a close family member. I still don’t understand why I was so overwhelmed by his sudden death but it says something about my deep appreciation of the man’s pure, unadulterated talent. There will never be anyone like Jeff Beck 😢

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Saw him live around 10 years ago. It was as humbling as it was inspiring.

[@reidmcclure1438]

Oh my! To name my favorite Jeff Beck composition would be so hard…Every album release over the years has been a revelation. I thought Emotion & Commotion was incredible. Every time I hear “Serene” brings goosebumps. And then the release of “Loud Hailer”, oh my, what a themed romp that is! Each track a revelation. Love the cut titled “O.I.L” especially! Witty, and Jeff’s playing is incredible, such energy in every lick!

[@ronvillarreal5003]

When I first heard the tune Highways...I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT! WOW!!!

[@RocketKirchner]

Jeff Beck has always been the best . No one even comes close .

[@vanpiekeren]

RIP Jeff Beck. :( #goat

[@billknudson7895]

A major hero. I just revisited “Blow By Blow” after years of not listening to it. It truly is a landmark work. For a guy who can do what he does, though, he sure looks ticked off much of the time.

[@spaceghost8995]

That's just his natural look. I have the same problem, people often think I'm angry when I'm just chilling and totally happy.

[@billknudson7895]

I had that same problem. The woman who I eventually married told me that she was a little afraid of me because of my serious onstage facial expressions. In reality, I was trying to figure out where the heck I was in the song! Jeff seemed to look less angry as he got older.

[@billd9667]

To think that Jeff did Blow by Blow with a plectrum and a Les Paul…

[@billknudson7895]

He also used a Strat and a Tele with two humbuckers built by Seymour Duncan. He used the Tele on “‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers.”

[@drdave971]

Awesome guitarist , Eddie Van Halen is another often imitated but never duplicated guitarist and Stevie Ray both along with Jeff Beck have music just flowing through them incredible

[@billsmith2212]

I saw him at The Singer Bowl in NYC with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood . I have been a fan for over 50 years !

[@gj8683]

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" from the Wired album is so inventive that It can't be listened to enough times.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

One of THE greatest ever guitar instrumental performances IMO

[@scottlabonte4632]

your a mess.mate.

[@bryanstaddon5998]

So True! Been trying to play it like him for 40 years, don’t think I’ll ever get it but I sure love trying!

[@abrazalves]

Maestro Jeff Beck is not be replaced by anyone. He is unique in the world.....people will remember for his last tour in europe and America with his friend the iconic Johnny Depp....

[@markrobinson8410]

Jeff beck has always been my favorite.

[@ChrisM541]

Jeff Beck: One of One.

[@markkeeler2343]

Never be another Jeff Beck, PERIOD, he made calculus on the guitar, seem like arithmetic , Straight up 🎚❤️🎁🎶🙏‼️

[@philfyphil]

Guthrie Govan is one of the best guitar players around but Jeff is also unbelievable, especially if you consider his range and longevity.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

It would be very interesting to see if Guthrie could have a go at copying his style ....just to see if it is possible. Not sure if Jeff could play like Guthrie either tbh.

[@TheGregory1967]

I listen to his contemporaries and it's like taking a class in "Greatest Hits 101". Never afraid to evolve and rest on past laurels and accomplishments that's one of the things that separates him from the fray. Also, unlike some of his contemporaries, he took care of himself and continues to sound fresh at nearly 80 years of age.......

[@raoulduke8340]

Thanks for putting this together. From Truth to whatever the latest one is called I can't wait to hear what Beck is up to. Awesome to hear how he's influenced the greats. Cause We've Ended as Lovers would be my favourite tune if I had to pick just one

[@sporkfindus4777]

What a brilliant video - really good compilation. Looking forward to watching part 2. There must be more tributes to Jeff Beck. I remember reading Steve Vai saying some very emotional words about Jeff and his playing. Roger Waters too. Also Carlos Santana and Eric Johnson must be on record saying some stuff. I was surprised to hear Zakk Wylde, John Frusciante and Kirk Hamett. I didn't know that they were actually fans. Jeff Beck will always be the greatest in my opinion.

[@ClaptonDennis]

Why should Wylde, Hammett or Frusciante not admire Jeff Beck? Strange view.

[@RSTI191]

There was Jeff Beck's phrasing then everyone else. Nobody will ever copy Jeff Beck. Nobody will ever come within 500 yards of him..

[@marysheamahiques3712]

I met Jeff Beck in a little saloon in Buffalo .I was 16 years old and I had no idea who he was at the time. 1976. He played at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium that night....he was just chilling at an old neighborhood Bar after the show... His Limo was parked out front. I'll never forget... I'm 62 years old now and I laugh about it now.

[@lynn1464]

That awesome thanks for sharing

[@Martos59]

Really nice of Steve Luk to say that about Jeff Beck!!

[@conrad152]

Great video.

[@mickknight6963]

Wow, what a night that must have been for Brian May, with Jeff & Eric together that early on........music history is cool. ✌️Thanks for this video! 😎

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Sleep well, Jeff - you earned it, bro ❤🙏🏻🍻

[@jamesmichael5475]

Beck'a ability to create an amazing assortments of sounds with the guitar and his unwillingness to compromise are what stands Beck apart from so many other guitarists. He used the guitar as vocal expression.

[@jellobiafra2810]

I'm from Detroit (blow the reveille)! *Jeff Beck is one my all-time fav's!* And, there's the 1st _'conundrum'_ about him. I can never really decide where to place him with the 'Clapton/Hendrix/Page/Van Halen set. It changes from one moment to the next. I think many of his die-hard fans have that same struggle. As a _'playa'_ myself; He IS one if my main influences. I've always felt that many guitarists from the Motorcity ('60s/'70s) tried channeling him. Guys like Glen Buxton, Ted Nugent, James Williamson, (Brutha) Wayne Kramer, Dick Wagner, Steve Hunter, et al. (& Deetroit drummers all tried to be Keith Moon) LoL~° There's SO MANY different 'groups' of Jeff Beck Fans. *-* ones who like the _'Fusion'_ stuff. *-* ones who like the 'latter-day' _'instrumental'_ Jeff Beck. (which kinda puts him in there with those 'modern-day shredders') *-* die-hards who think he created _'Led Zep'_ before there was a Led Zep. (w/Rod Stewart & Ron Wood) I have always liked Beck, Bogart, & Appice more than most fans. I don't think they ever reached their full potential. But, my HANDS-DOWN, FAVORITE is: *The Jeff Beck Group 'Mach-II'!* (the 'Max Middleton' group) ESPECIALLY the *'Rough And Ready'* album! They say he could be the most brilliant player one night. Then, be totally off the next. If you are familiar with his style; You can see how that would happen. *Pulling things OUT of a guitar is his Legacy!* We would ALL be different players if not for him. Peace. Stay Healthy! - Dave B.

[@elevenb1933]

He did it all without singing. I always considered Jeff up there with the great ones. He is not only great he’s well respected by other guitar greats. Blow by Blow and Wired are fabulous. He’s got my vote. Tough to find a better guitar play.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Yes those are my two favourite albums from Jeff ... absolutely brilliant

[@ricofama1785]

and he sang on Tallyman and Hi Ho Silver Lining ...hehe

[@ricofama1785]

oh ya and The Nazz Are Blue

[@richat1691]

Page , clapton, gilmour, jimi, svr, john mayer- theres a few much be tter players

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@@richat1691 In the 90s leading guitarists were asked who they considered to be the greatest living guitarist and Page, Gilmore, Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore and Brian May and also the majority of those asked said ... "Jeff Beck".

[@oscarpolo6310]

R.I.P. Mr Jeff Beck, we Love You.

[@dragana7037]

R.I.P.😥

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Jeff Beck #1 All Day/All Night

[@leechild4655]

I never thought of Jeff`s playing as angry but I could see how someone might say that. He can be aggressive sounding when he`s stabbing out the main riff or something. Also he can play the most delicate sounding thing you ever heard. He can do it all almost.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I think he was angry in during the '68 -69 period. Plus he had yet to switch to the strat and develop his whammy bar chops to their fullest. I think some of his stuff is incredible delicate and beautiful, sometimes sad but not angry. He can still be very powerful, but I don't think he "plays angry" at all anymore.

[@MrCherryJuice]

Jeff was very frustrated then and even cited himself as being of a 'nervous' disposition. Angry? I would think so. But it seemed to be career frustrations and a desire to express himself, which as we see to this day with his aversion to speaking onstage still seems to be an issue. I chatted with him a couple times and he was very awkward. I understand that with friends he is a real hoot. Possibly this inability to be expressive with others is why he channels so much through his playing. Eric Clapton, who was the star of the mid-60s era admits that though people often want him to play as he did in the Yardbirds, Mayall, and Cream, he can't, citing the fact that back then he was arrogant, egotistical, and angry. So the personality of the players definitely played a role in how and what they played.

[@jeffdepp181]

Yes Jeff Beck has a unique sound and great guitar playing technique all his own. Nobody plays and sounds like him. You know how great Jeff Beck is? His playing in GETS US ALL IN THE END is so great that no great guitar players and you tubers can cover and post their video in you tube. But 15 year old you tubers can exactly play Eruption and other solos by great guitar players. Just one minute of intro and three minutes of solo nobody can copy.

[@yodajazzcat]

Placing his guitar abilities off to the side for a minute...what impresses me even more than the truly emotional way he plays is his complete control of a song. It's 'Musicianship'. Jeff never just plays a 'note'. There's always some nuance about the notes that he can't help but add that makes it otherworldly. He has complete understanding of odd time signatures and how chords go together and the most interesting notes to play with those chords. And on and on...

[@margareta.halliseyq1777]

god bless jeff!!

[@stevebrisson3236]

ivan. Beck live at ronnie Scott's is an awesome representation of becks magic

[@manfredvandoorn8011]

The first single I bought as a young teen was ‘over under sideways down’ by the Yardbirds. The B-side was ‘Jeff’s Boogie’. I still hear it in my head..

[@JAP42]

I always wondered who played the fiddle on that track. Now I know that it was JB on guitar. Amazing.

[@talister106]

Whenever you wanted to up your game and try to enter the musical black hole, you would see and hear Jeff Beck pulling you into his other world. Just a amazing player.

[@rodhester2166]

So true that he kept progressing and getting better.

[@rearrangio]

There is a phenomenal doc on Showtime from 2017ish on Jeff. Really give you some insight on how his contemporaries appreciated him and knew he was the best even in 1968.

[@jamesmarr8736]

You have so many greatest guitar players Jimi Hendrix Jeff Beck,Roy Buchanan,Danny Gatton,Stevie Ray Vaughan,Joe Santorini,Eric Gales,Chris Durante,

[@jimcramer5125]

Well unfortunately I have to disagree with Rolling Stone as Jeff Beck is number 1 in my books. I would like to quote Reality4Peace a blogger who said what I would want to say. "I'm convinced Jeff Beck is the best guitar player in Rock sphere alive today. His mastery of technology, tone, volume in his live performances are just the best I've ever seen. This is a man who's perfected his canvas (his setup) to his liking and it allows him to paint beautiful music at his whim. His expression is limitless. Bravo Jeff, never stop improving." And this was in 2017 commenting on the Baloise Session Jeff Beck live concert. Jeff Beck is number ONE!

[@hybrydsanity5857]

I can here the evolution of his playing in the early stuff yardbirds, solo stuff great for it's time and ground breaking along with Jimi , but leading into the fusion era starting at Blow by blow all the way to this day had the most impact on me , where he ended up going . It's cool to see the respect and appreciation from his peers , fun video thanks ! . and I met him on an elevator LIke D Aldrich ,in NYC he was with a producer that worked out of a studio I worked in at the time and he kind of responded the same way when i tried to talk guitar and how much his loved his work , when he saw me with cute girls later he seemed much more approachable lol , I knew not to bring up the guitar at that point, he's in my top 3 of all time

[@davidvalderrama1816]

I first discovered Jimmy, then discovered ,Wired. I heard his heart when he played. Amazed! As a learning drummer, astounded me.

[@CasperLCat]

This is one of the greatest guitar player videos of all time. 20 all-time great guitarists talk about Jeff Beck, one of the greatest guitar players of all time, who played guitar at least as well as the all-time greatest players of all time.

[@theguitarmusicchannel]

Thanks Bro!

[@melchior2678]

I lost track of the among of times the guy who narrated this video said the word "time" in only the first 20 seconds of this video 😂 Thanks for remembering a legend! 👍

[@marciahessmoncayo5569]

Amoooo Jeff Beck tocando People Get ready. E Rod Stewart cantando...eu viajo no tempo!🎸❤ A guitarra de Jeff chora😢...ele transmite em seu som tudo o que a letra da música quer dizer! Jeff é THE BEST! ABRAÇOS...DO BRASIL!💚💛,

[@mickknight6963]

Yes!

[@vincentlussier8264]

Of all the guitarists from the 60's, Jeff Beck has to be the one who has progressed the very most in terms of technique, feeling his notes, expressing emotions through the instrument and having a broad range of music styles all mixed making him also the most improvising genius! He advanced way beyond most players of the same period who I hate to say sound dated and stale by comparison but I have to say it like it is. I don't want this to sound the wrong way but for example, I don't think Eric Clapton is a good enough guitarist to play with Jeff Beck. It just wasn't a good fit. Eric Johnson, Satriani or Vai would be more suitable to play alongside a black belt player like Jeff but not Clapton because he's just not that caliber player! But that's just me! 🇨🇦🎸

[@jackgilreath3113]

Love Jeff Beck. Definitely on the Mt. Rushmore of rock guitarists. Favorite Beck for me is Cause We've Ended As Lovers, Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, and the whole BBA Live album.

[@Badhands55]

Jeff beck Jan hammer live - best guitar playing ever- hands down

[@JAP42]

Watch JB & JH from JB's 50th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl: Blue Wind, Freeway Jam, & a truly astonishing version of Star Cycle. 50 years after There & Back & the force is still strong in both of them -- & Rhonda Smith on bass & the explosive Jonathan Joseph on drums.

[@ivonsmith4255]

You should have included footage with John Mclaughlin - best friends with Jeff - and the guy Jeff heralds as the greatest living guitarist who has been a mentor for Jeff - and he certainly covered plenty of Johns tunes

[@alejndraalmirowitsch4897]

RIP JEFF!

[@admtech69]

" blow by blow" is one of the great guitar albums of this generation

[@ringonor4298]

I wholeheartedly agree 👍

[@stephensuddick2557]

My two favorite guitar players were from Louisville, Kentucky. They are both gone now. One gained some national/international fame and the other did not, but he was my favorite guitarist. I consider myself to be luckier than most because I was able to see them play so many times. I think I must have spent 15 of my birthdays at their shows.

[@MrKingalow]

Well said. RIP Jeff!

[@paulgreenhaff8748]

RiP Jeff Beck - a master. Sad news

[@magnusenamd]

R.I.P