Jeff Beck - Interview 1996

Jeff Beck talking about joining The Yardbirds, and then his brief time in the band with Jimmy Page. He goes on to talk about meeting Jimi Hendrix, and how inspiring he was. Finally Jeff talks about his track Becks Bolero being the catalyst and influence for the first LZ album. Bit edited out due to copyright unfortunately. *Apologies for the ping at the beginning and also i see it goes out of sync for some reason*
Taken from the BBC/PBS 1996 Documentary Dancing in the Street: A Rock'n'Roll History

[@tobinharris8107]

I am still not over the loss of this great man. Love you Jeff! 💔

[@Alfa75V6]

the void this man leaves behind

[@billplaney2585]

It's so unfair - the guy lead a clean and healthy life and was the steadiest in his field.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

@@Notes-From-Underground66Do you mean “vice” or a “vise,” one of those things stuck on a workbench?

[@warriorv9359]

No one,no one can compare to this Cat

[@Alfa75V6]

​@@Notes-From-Underground66 , WoW man chill i didn't want to upset you , just meant that alcohol can do damage like other substances

[@1skyofrog]

I can only think of two great Rock and Roll guitar players that were truly unique. Jimi and Jeff Beck.

[@FreeBrunoPowroznik]

What about Nigel Tufnell?

[@TheConquistor]

what about buckethead

[@goldsgolds2010]

Literally one of the greatest, and I don't say that lightly ❤💯❤️🇬🇧👍🙏💯❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tommyburnhamsmusic]

last thing you wanna hear first thing in the morning is someones outrageous guitar playing hahahahah JEFF

[@oatnoid]

Saw the Yardbirds in a small cub. They were great.

[@FreeBrunoPowroznik]

Shame you didn't get to see them onstage.

[@Notes-From-Underground66]

This must have been posted on KZbin right after Jeff Beck’s death. I have always enjoyed watching a JB interview. He had no problem being highly critical of himself. He had mellowed out quite a bit by 1996. But in the 1970’s especially, he gave his unfiltered opinion on music but was even worse on other guitar players/ musicians. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, etc. No one was immune from his acid tongue. He was worse than Richie Blackmore.

[@markvaught672]

I am a huge Jeff Beck fan. I got blessed to have seen him in 1982 in the A.R.M.s Tour. Action Research into Muscular Dystrophy. A benefit mini-tour for Ronnie Lane. Bassist for the Faces and countless other sessions in the 60's and 70's. Friend to many. On the bill? Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Joe Cocker Jimmy Page with a pre-incarnation The Firm w/Paul Rodgers on vocals. Clapton was great. Page was great. Beck was on fire 🔥 Lol. I knew that kinda gig was a one off miracle. I'll never forget it. Beautiful.

[@tedcabana]

The greatest guitar player the modern world has ever known. Aside from Francisco Tárrega. Jeff owned his own sound, and style of playing. Many would try to copy Jeff. But no one could ever play the way he did. No One!

[@geezberry8889]

jeff was the goat. no question

[@BarbarraBay]

the lick Hendrix "swiped" was used in Foxey Lady

[@JohnW-ey2xu]

Interesting interview from a remarkable guitar player. At the very end he says something about "crossing swords" with Robert Plant after wanting to go on tour with Page and Jones after recording "Beck's Bolero". "Beck's Bolero" was released in 1967, Led Zepp was formed in 1968 and Page had not yet met Plant as far as I know. So I am not sure what he means. Does anyone know?

[@OlafProt]

I just think he meant that Plant was more of a screamer than Rod. And that's what people wanted. And for Beck I think LedZep was what he was sort of aiming for and Page got it out there first. I don't think it was in any way a falling out or fight. Plant comments later in this segment how it was fascinating to watch Page and Beck fall out and be besties constantly over the years. They were all great friends.

[@JohnW-ey2xu]

@@OlafProt Thanks, I think you are correct.

[@MatsL75]

What documentary is this from?

[@OlafProt]

@@MatsL75 Taken from the BBC/PBS 1996 Documentary Dancing in the Street: A Rock'n'Roll History

[@darkarts59]

Keith sounds hilarious.

[@warriorv9359]

Badesst mf on the planet when He was here r.i.p. Mr B