Guitar Hero Jeff Beck Discusses His Career

[@Driv3rMadness]

May this absolute guitar legend rest in peace. A true artist has left us.

[@TNO73]

“I’d say that Jeff’s the number one rock’n’roll guitarist in my opinion, & he plays blues better than most of us!” B.B. King

[@fanofgreatguitarists]

"I'm sure in years to come Jeff will be lauded and recognised as one of the GREATEST musicians who ever lived, lauded on the level of Paganini and Liszt and scholars will seek to know about every minute of his amazing life and triumphs.....I believe Jeff is one of the greatest musicians who ever lived, not just the greatest guitarist!" - John Hill, leading rock musicoligist and former Fender artist relations director and chief designer, 2013

[@dolly5279]

If Mr George Mackley our Headmaster (who was a famous wood cutter and printer,)- was still alive, I wonder what he would have to say about Jeff Beck being one of the greatest Guitar players! I felt that eff was going to become a good player at school. When I heard him at aged 14 years when the class were all a year younger at Sutton East, try to actually make a guitar. He came in with a jumble of wires and bits of wood, and sat on the floor of the store room and after some time there some blues notes came from from the store room! I was utterly astounded! How had he done that? We were all 13 years old and a year younger than Jeff Beck who had arrived late ion the year. We did not live in the modern world of miniature radio so it could not have been that but about 6 blues notes came from where he was sat. I was excited to hear them because I loved the blues, and felt sure that Jeff would be famous one day! I was too shy to tell him. I felt that he would be one of the best, because he was so determined to make this guitar. I knew something about determination because I played the piano. I did not know his mother was a pianist like mine, and that Jeff had to learn as well, but when I heard his history it all made sense to me and I was suer that he would succeed. Cynthia Allen McLaglen

[@rockbeckpage]

thank you man,for posting lots great comments for Jeff from other great guitarists!

[@TNO73]

“I began to think of Jeff as probably the finest guitar player that I’d ever seen…there’s something cool & mean about Beck that beats everyone else.” Eric Clapton.

[@TNO73]

“He just has such a natural control over the instrument. It's the ability to make it do something that you've never heard anybody else do.” Slash

[@hydeane]

There is no doubt he is the ultimate! The first album I ever purchased when I was a teenager and started playing the guitar was WIRED, and it still blows me away. I had the ultimate surprise some years ago when my wife said we are going to Auckland (NZ) tonight (2 hours drive each way) would not tell me why and while having dinner she confest we were going to see Jeff Beck in concert, what a great day and a great wife:-) I will never forget this!

[@TNO73]

“I had the honor of working with Jeff in the studio, &, without him realizing it; I got lessons from him every day. I got to sit beside him & hear take after take - he never played the same thing, but everything he played was brilliant. As far as I am concerned, Jeff is god’s guitar player. There isn’t a soul alive who can touch him.” Steve Lukather - Toto

[@danalogue]

IMHO saying a musician never plays the same thing, even if it’s brilliant, is insulting.

[@Guitaroverkill]

Beck is one of the hardest working guitarist in the business and is an extremely humble guy.

[@KWE.ECLECTIC]

Jeff Beck is an innovator, a true stylist with an endless imagination. I always found it interesting that Beck lived in the shadows of Page and Clapton, not for the lack of talent, more due to accessibility of genre. Of the three names I mentioned above, I find Beck to be the most interesting and evolving guitar players in the lot. A true inspiration.

[@billsmith2212]

I recently saw Jeff live at Jones Beach on Long Island . I had FIRST seen him with Rod Stewart and the Faces about 50 years ago ! And in numerous lineups over the years . Having seen Hendrix THREE times and a HUGE list of people over the years , many had an abundance of talent . But in my opinion , Jeff is right there in a handful of the VERY BEST ! He keeps growing and innovating as a musician . Plus , the material he is doing LIVE is on another level ! THANKS JEFF !

[@dang2443]

Jeff Beck wasn't in The Faces

[@billsmith2212]

@@dang2443 I did check the archive . It was the Jeff Beck Group . July 13 , 1969 . Ron Wood on Bass and Rod Stewart on vocals . You are correct .

[@billsmith2212]

@@dang2443 That was at The Singer Bowl , NYC .

[@TNO73]

"Jeff makes me sound like a 5 year old with broken fingers." Stevie Ray Vaughn

[@MuzikSonics]

Can you let me know the source please?

[@StratsRUs]

@@MuzikSonics The Source = James Marshall Hendrix

[@Stewartchampion]

Me too

[@greyjay9202]

Beck is one of the true Grand Masters of the guitar. Incredibly skilled and inventive.

[@ericgendell8874]

One of the greatest Rock guitarists who ever lived and perhaps the most consistent taking risks and trying new things who has remained truly vital relevant and fresh throughout his career. One of the funniest things i ever heard was by Jeff himself who, after hearing Hendrix said something to the effect:"I wonder if they're hiring at the post office." Fortunately for us they were not hiring.

[@michaelmccullough3661]

Eric Gendell Jeff's much more than a mere "Rock" guitarist

[@TNO73]

“I am going to introduce to you my favourite guitarist. The guy I love to listen to. He ain’t superstitious, but a black cat just crossed his path! He is going to slay you “blow by Blow”! Ladies & gentlemen he IS the “truth”! NOBODY SOUNDS LIKE… THE HONORABLE MR. JEFF BECK!!!!” Comedian Bill Murray introducing Jeff Beck at the 2007 Crossroads festival

[@TNO73]

“When This Guy picks up a guitar, I don’t care if I’m asleep or whatever please wake me up so I won’t miss a thing.” Buddy Guy

[@DeanLisi]

My favorite guitar player on the planet !

[@TNO73]

“My personal favourite is Jeff Beck.” Noel Redding bass player for Jimi Hendrix

[@JohnnyCyberspace]

I appreciate Beck's demeanor. A very unassuming man with no huge ego.

[@sealisa1398]

Aloof guitar god....

[@HaikuAutomation]

He has ego, but its solid and down to Earth, and based on reality. Thus, maybe, just maybe, it ain't ego but facts.

[@jammer3618]

Having worked for Beck's label mid career.....he has an ego. Why do you think none of these bands lasted very long.

[@Hendrik0808]

beck really is the best guitar legend still alive!

[@davidfox2832]

Or dead for that matter.

[@twangbarfly]

@@davidfox2832 LOL - many a true word spoken in jest :-)

[@holdenholmgren649]

Really now

[@robertmanley3472]

A man truly in love with music. Certainly a master of the guitar. I've seen many of the guitar greats...and Jeff is in a class all by himself. As far as being the greatest.....the greatest is probably someone nobody has ever heard of....

[@rickb9238]

Jeff Beck is an amazing guitarist for sure.👍👍

[@shesapolca]

Absolute genius Jeff Beck ❤

[@matthewrogers9750]

Jeff Beck is in a world of his own. Fantastic and a loss to this world!

[@jaywalker8309]

love the music of jeff beck i bought blow by blow and wired he always amazes me with his guitar work thanks jamie oklahoma

[@jaimenegron1871]

Rock wasn't be the same without you...RIP.

[@CaseyVan]

I play guitar, but I don't consider it to be the same instrument that Jeff Beck plays. :-)

[@andrewmullett1631]

Awesome quote brother. I just saw him last night in York PA for the first time. Been listening to him for a few decades. Your quote is perfect. What he does and how he does it is simply incredible.

[@reggieclayton3363]

Casey Van; You are not alone. The Master plays like no other.

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

We shouldn't compare ourselves to other musicians for one reason and that is that we are far too critical of our own playing. Clapton and Beck thought that their careers were over when Jimi came to town but after they met and started talking guitars they all realized that all of them were listening to each others' work , isn't that cool, to be a fly on the wall, that night

[@mbiraside]

I saw the Jeff Back Group in 67,68 on their "Truth" tour in Toronto at a 200 person venue. I think it was the best concert I ever saw. Super group and a stand out album

[@fenderstratguy]

@@TelecasterLPGTop What an excellent comment about comparisons. Got to remember that one

[@SuperQdaddy]

Hes always innovative..and jams with different musicians keeping things fresh

[@stevebrindle1724]

Not "One of the best" he is simply the best!

[@LightSnowOvernight]

seems like a really nice guy too

[@timmo491]

I'm a sax player but I admire Beck. His rationale that he took up the instrument 'to improve the satisfaction of listening' I think is exactly how I felt 40 years ago.

[@ii987]

His hair piece is what I admire so real looking.

[@bsm4719]

RIP Jeff gonna miss you

[@mykylc]

The man. The sound.

[@Juggalo5588]

Couldn't have said it better myself. You just don't get more talented than Jeff Beck!

[@bizthin]

Major kudos to WatchMojo for this very well produced feature! I haven't seen a video profile on Jeff Beck that even comes close to this quality. Stratoblogster Approved!!!

[@ecuadorian_gamer]

🎶 *I would go out tonight* 🎶 🎶 *But I haven't got a stitch to wear* 🎶 🎶 *This man said "it's gruesome* 🎶 🎶 *That someone so handsome should care"* 🎶

[@markmarsh27]

CORRECTION Mojo: ... not "One" Of The Greatest Guitarists. ..... THE SINGLE Greatest Guitar Player Of ALL TIME.

[@awickedtribe]

I saw Jeff Beck several times but my favorite was when he had Mahavishnu Orchestra opening for him and John McLaughlin came out and they jammed for the three song encore

[@FriendtoAnimals-ol7gr]

william white , that must have been spectacular !!!!

[@awickedtribe]

Thomas Headley I saw him in '76 and the tickets were an insane 10 bucks

[@bb57365]

Inimitable guitar genius 🎸.

[@yellingelk]

You rarely hear interviews with other top line guitarists where Jeff Beck isn't mentioned somewhere within the first 10 minutes.

[@marcusdanelon8253]

R.I.P another legend.

[@das728]

nice vintage footage. thanks ;-)

[@saitamaspunchkim4148]

Rest well Jeff beck

[@jfgamuz]

Extraordinario y majestuoso.....!!!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

A musical genius!!!

[@tonimckee4561]

Jeff Beck is top guitarist to me with the other few we all love. I'll be glad when he's single I'll gladly take him!!!!One night lol😂😂That'll never happen I know dream on😭😭😭😠😠

[@christar9527]

Toni Mckee Me too! I’d love to get with Jeff Beck! I can only dream about him....😍🥰😞😩

[@simontaylor2006]

They forgot to mention Guitar Shop which is one of my favorite albums, The Man is a Guitar God!

[@grangrampa832]

Love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@vox1003]

The only guy to 🎸 rock a mullet

[@Dougdenslowe714]

Truth.................

[@kp-ce1uk]

Derek Trucks also counts Ravi Shankar as a major influence. Can definitely hear the similarity between his slide and Jeff’s bends. The Eastern influence I guess

[@jodylowe8476]

For me, it is Jimi and Jeff. I don't care what order, but those two are it.

[@cynthiamarston2208]

Jody Lowe i

[@snapperco]

Nice review

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Amen !!!

[@jukedar]

I was always led to believe that Les Paul was one of his early influences

[@ashsvanlife]

Awe RIP

[@murfleblurg]

I don't know Beck's personal reputation at all really, but he seems like a really decent guy.

[@lesnyk255]

I've heard he could be difficult to work with - his perfectionism was (is?) prone to aggravate his bandmates. The price of genius, I suppose.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Mahavishnu Orchestra. Birds Of Fire.

[@alexguitarwatson3215]

RIP Jeff Beck - No guitarist could play like you and no one ever will

[@guitarttimman]

There was only one Bruce Lee. There was only one Michael Jordan. There was only one Jeff Beck.

[@TNO73]

"One of the most amazing things about Jeff is that he sounds even more like Jeff Beck today than he did before... He plays a classic guitar, doesn't use a pick, doesn't use any unusual equipment -- yet he sounds more amazing & pure with each outing." Joe Satriani

[@TNO73]

“Jeff is a king to me. He can do things with a guitar I’ve never heard other people do. He just makes it sing. He uses the guitar like a voice.” Sir George Martin - producer

[@johncourtneidge]

Yes!

[@TNO73]

“Jeff produces…so much beauty, he is the greatest living guitarist.” Brian May -Queen

[@dang2443]

nope, he is still wanking over Jeffy....

[@TNO73]

“He has been the most consistently brilliant guitarist over the past 25 years.” David Gilmour - Pink Floyd (from a 1990 article)

[@bwobbajones4993]

TNO73 was

[@TNO73]

“Jeff Beck is my idol. Guy gets notes from nowhere, you know? Sometimes he finds notes that I just do not have on my guitar.” Ritchie Blackmore - Deep Purple & Rainbow

[@dang2443]

ooh...and you shot your load....

[@michaelgarcia2050]

The notes are on the guitar, Jeff Beck just bends to and from semi-tones. It's really quite simple. Now doing it and sounding good is an entirely different thing...

[@TNO73]

“When I first heard Jeff beck, I was 14 years old and tears of joy filled my long island bedroom. Jeff is one of those rare musicians who actually keeps getting better. His touch on the instrument is delicious. No one can squeeze the neck of a guitar & have such a command over it as Jeff Beck.” Steve Vai

[@TNO73]

“I think the guy plays great, I really do. Among all the guitar players that I know of in the rock field, Jeff has more taste & more going for him than any of them.” Les Paul Inventor of the electric guitar & multi track recording

[@TNO73]

“When I was around Jimi Hendrix in ‘68, Jeff was all Hendrix talked to me about.” Rock Photographer Robert Knight

[@TNO73]

“Jeff’s the epitome of tasteful playing. Start to finish, he just does everything right. Top of my list” Jake E. Lee - Ozzy Osbourne’s band

[@TNO73]

“He takes the roots of the blues & is able to make it go way out there. And I’m not a parrot talking shit. It’s the real deal.” Stevie Ray Vaughan discussing being on tour with Jeff Beck

[@TNO73]

“To me it's just inexplicable how a guy with such Limited formal training has such command over his instrument. You’re the Master; you don't know how good you are.” Terry Bozzio - drummer

[@hyjyljyj]

It's not the case that "Jeff Beck will probably go down in history as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock 'n roll", as poorly worded as that quote is. "Probably"? "Will"? "Rock 'n roll"? The undeniable fact is, he has already accomplished becoming one of the greatest guitarists in the history of MUSIC. It is done. (I refrain with difficulty from saying "THE greatest" to avoid starting a firestorm of debate.) We are just beyond exceedingly fortunate that we get to witness, in the flesh, a living legend continually inventing, creating and adding to his historical legacy.

[@williambrodala8144]

What a great statement my friend, couldn't have put it any better, however, in the music world and according to beck himself, Hendrix was the best ever. I don't disagree but beck is my favorite. Clapton is

[@davidfox2832]

william brodala The obvious fact is that Beck is more influential than Hendrix but Hendrix has a cannot-be-criticised aura.

[@DaveSpagnol]

If we need to qualify the best guitarist tag, it would be best Electric Guitarist. Obviously we'll never find out the full potential of Jimi Hendrix.

[@TNO73]

“There isn’t a guitar player around who doesn’t look at Jeff & wonder how he does what he does. I Used to Idolize him when I was 18, now I come to believe he is from another planet.” Joe Perry - Aerosmith

[@dang2443]

nope...one more wank session in you...

[@Ed9870]

Simply the best. Its pointless to compare his playing to anyone else. Beck has his own category, and he's the only player good enough to be in it.

[@Douglas.Scott.McCarron]

+Ed9870 Any flamenco player would easily be better than the crap he puts out.

[@lapwiz]

+Doug McCarron Your arrogance is only overshadowed by your absolute ignorance of music and guitar playing!

[@jonpitt8504]

Really, Doug? I'm a flamenco player, and I have also played electric blues and rock stuff for years. There is no comparison between the two. Yes, there are flamenco guys as impressive as Jeff in their own way but Jeff is unique, and he can play stuff no flamenco player could even dream of, and vice versa. Such a stupid and ignorant comment.

[@Douglas.Scott.McCarron]

Well as was once said in an interview, he is very expressive but has nothing to say.

[@Ed9870]

Then perhaps you should say it.

[@ronayotte3571]

Jeff Beck makes the guitar scream, laugh, cry, moan and whisper... he is a grand master!

[@TNO73]

“All he asked was “Can you introduce me to Jeff Beck?” That & “what kind of amplifiers do you have over there?”” Chas Chandler recalling Jimi Hendrix’s reply when asked to go to England.

[@TNO73]

“Beck is the one. He's still reaching, And his technique still astounds me. He attacks a guitar like its brand new, every time. I'd have to say Beck's the best.” Joe Perry - Aerosmith

[@TNO73]

“Jeff Beck is magical. He’s a musical wonder in a class all his own. His sound is perhaps the most individual we’ve ever heard from an electric guitarist, & his approach to the instrument is always bold and exciting. I can’t say enough about what a truly great guitarist he is. “Where Were You” still gives me a musical heart attack every time I hear it!” Joe Satriani

[@dang2443]

Is Jeff paying you?

[@wandamundy1759]

I so agree. Every time I hear it I am just stopped in my tracks - literally. Even my breathing. And there are tears . . .

[@mciburton]

@@wandamundy1759 I feel the same way. I was listening to it the other night. My daughter came up to me and said, What's wrong. She thought I was teary over his passing. It was the song alone. So overpowering.

[@moot5331]

Love watching the Ronnie Scott's shows , he seemed so happy & played better than ever , I think Tal , Vinnie & Tony were all in tune together

[@TNO73]

“well there’s Jeff Beck & then there are other guitar players.” Paul Rodgers - Free/Bad Company/The Firm

[@bobbyozb]

Jeff Beck re-invents guitar playing everytime he walks on stage !

[@maryburns5009]

Nop bvb

[@teddavidson3507]

I'm paraphrasing a friend of mine (who, himself is also a relatively well known guitarist worldwide) that said "there are many other studied guitarists that have given us some great music but on June 24th 1944 a UFO hovered over England and gifted us a guitarist with no peers". - I concur.

[@quinker6569]

I've never seen so many incredible comments about any guitarist on KZbin, thank you to TNO73!!! Those amazing quotes of praise from all those incredible musicians really highlights the magnitude of Jeff's influence. I met him when working at Bluesfest and walked with him across the grass to the stage from the artists tent with a bunch of other backstage crew...he was cool and funny and humble just like he is here in this interview. Another great YT page!

[@syn707]

Love Jeff Beck and I appreciate his "tip of the hat" to John McLaughlin

[@krball56]

And i would rather Jeff.

[@TNO73]

Jeff Beck is on, he’s probably the best there is.” Jimmy Page - Led Zeppelin

[@nikjordan3246]

I'm p sure Eric Clapton said that

[@PageCrowes]

Clapton said he played with everybody, believe me when i say everybody. Jeff Beck is the best.

[@jeffmusgrave6467]

Hey dude you have so many posts why don't you write a book it's pretty old watching all your comments combine them all into one with one thought he'd make it a lot easier

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

John McLaughlin better than both.

[@eti313]

@@youmothershouldknow4905 Jeff wishes he could play like John, and John wishes he could play like Jeff. True story.

[@TNO73]

“Every time I listen to Jeff Beck my whole view of guitar changes radically. He’s way, way out, doing things you never expect” Brian May

[@marleneprice2835]

Rest in peace Jeff Beck.

[@haygraphics]

His "refusal to stagnate" is the key to Jeff Beck. He has an immense talent, no doubt, but his restless mind never seems content to sit on what he did yesterday, or even today, not when there's different (and possibly even more interesting) things to do tomorrow. That's what makes a great artist.

[@denisflores4306]

Jeff beck Master of masters!!!

[@kaymad143]

I love, love, love Jeff Beck! My #1 Favorite Guitar Player followed by Stevie Ray - different styles but both AMAZING!

[@VegasAlien1]

Without Jeff Beck there is no Nigel Tufnel.

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Word!

[@stevelaferney3579]

Without Rob Reiner there would be no Nigel. Without Jeff there would be no Beck music genius musician to be compared to everyone. Keep playing JB

[@scottmatheson2390]

MY hero. Such an incredible ear. Listen to him coax a Chicago blues harmonica sound out of his Strat: 0:42

[@mooniejohnson]

He has to have a third hand somewhere. I can SEE how he does it, but... but... magic.

[@SuperStrik9]

Beck's such a versatile and inventive player. He makes the best guitar based instrumental music period.

[@mooniejohnson]

SuperStrik9 Amen. Like I said... MAGIC.

[@nelsonx5326]

He did, you get a spotted it point.

[@bluesborn]

he does but you need a third eye to REALLY see it. ;)

[@TNO73]

“My favorite guitar player in the world. There are Rock & Roll guitar players & then there are Guitar players. There are guys that can just play guitar. - Alice Cooper

[@ImARocker75]

1:42 I'm Arabic, and I salute you Mr. Beck \m/ the world needs more people like him

[@TNO73]

“Jeff Beck is one of the few musicians who influenced me from the beginning of my career who seemed to maintain a level & standard of playing that is unsurpassed.” Ace Frehley - KISS

[@dang2443]

Do you camp outside Jeff's house?

[@allancerf9038]

If Hendrix - and I love to copy his riffs, lived to be a million he would never be able to play the stuff on Wired.

[@akirathebull7623]

+Allan Cerf bullshit!!! nuf said!!!

[@johncoppinger3208]

My first album was Truth in 68 aged 11 still have it now held together with sellotape.great start 😉

[@TNO73]

“When the choice for guitar players came up Jeff was my #1 choice.” “ When Jeff came in all I wanted to do was please him. If he wanted pizza I was the one going to the pizza shop to get it for him.” “It is amazing when you sit there with a legend, a guitar LEGEND like Jeff Beck & watch him play it is like better than a front row seat.” Jon Bon Jovi discussing his first solo record “Blaze of Glory”

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Jeff ain't (one) of the best guitarists....he is ultimately THE best. Nothing can touch this dude...

[@lizbourn4192]

Francis Ramp absolutely no way!!!

[@KTMBB71]

The Limelight is soooooo strange. I here much lesser musicians names too much and Becks not enough. Great player very cool guy humble and engaging. Something the world needs.