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Post by B on Jan 11, 2023 17:56:11 GMT -5
www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/arts/music/jeff-beck-dead.htmlBy Jim Farber Jan. 11, 2023, 5:15 p.m. ET "Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired, and influential guitarists in rock history, died on Tuesday at a hospital near his home in Surrey, England. He was 78. The cause was bacterial meningitis, Melissa Dragich, his publicist, said. During the 1960s and ’70s, as either a member of the Yardbirds or as leader of his own bands, Mr. Beck brought a sense of adventure to his playing that helped make the recordings by those groups groundbreaking. In 1965, when Mr. Beck joined the Yardbirds, to replace another guitar hero, Eric Clapton, the group was already one of the defining acts in Britain’s growing electric blues movement. But his stinging licks and darting leads on songs like “Shapes of Things” and “Over Under Sideways Down” added an expansive element to the music that helped signal the emerging psychedelic rock revolution. Three years later, when he formed his own band, later known as the Jeff Beck Group — along with a then little-known singer, Rod Stewart, and the equally obscure Ron Wood on bass — the weight of the music created an early template for heavy metal. Specifically, the band’s 1968 debut, “Truth,” provided a blueprint that another former guitar colleague from the Yardbirds, Jimmy Page, drew on to devise Led Zeppelin several months later. "(more at link) ---------------------------------Jeff Beck, Iconic Guitarist and Rock Legend, Has Diedwww.youtube.com/watch?v=6QGwwk0N8N4Loudwire Jan 11, 2023
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Post by B on Jan 11, 2023 18:08:03 GMT -5
loudwire.com/jeff-beck-dead-78/"The rock world has lost an immense talent as legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Beck died Tuesday (Jan. 10) at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by Beck's publicist, who issued a statement that reads, "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss." The guitarist was born Gregory Arnold Beck on June 24, 1944 in Wallington, Surrey, England. Inspired by the guitar at an early age, the musician learned to play the instrument as a teenager on a borrowed guitar after several attempts at trying to build his own instrument. While attending the Wimbledon College of Art, he began playing in several different groups. Among them was Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages who released the single "Dracula's Daughter" / "Come Back Baby" for Oriole Records. In 1963, he formed the band Nightshift and recorded the single "Stormy Monday" for the Picadilly label. Other early Beck bands included The Rumbles and The Tridents. By 1964, he garnered work as a session guitarist and in 1965 was recruited to follow Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds on the recommendation of Jimmy Page. After splitting with the Yardbirds, Beck went on to perform solo until he formed the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart on vocals, Ronnie Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on piano and Aynsley Dunbar on drums. The group recorded a pair of albums before dissolving in 1969. As the '70s arrived, Beck gathered a second group of musicians, once again recording under the moniker The Jeff Beck Group. Beck recorded 14 studio albums, with the most recent being 2016's Loud Hailer. He was also part of four collaborative albums, including a 2022 record with Johnny Depp titled 18. Beck also made a notable contribution last year to Ozzy Osbourne's Patient Number 9 album performing on the title track. The guitarist received eight Grammy Awards, while being nominated for 16 Grammys. He won for the songs "Escape," "Dirty Mind," "Plan B," "A Day in the Life," "Nessun Dorma" and "Hammerhead," while also victorious for the Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop With Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas record. Beck was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, as a member of The Yardbirds and also as a solo artist. " (more at link)
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Post by B on Jan 11, 2023 22:36:13 GMT -5
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Post by B on Jan 12, 2023 20:39:42 GMT -5
The 1969 Car Crash That Nearly Ended Jeff Beck's Music Care ------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Beck | Your Favorite Guitarist’s Favorite Guitaristwww.youtube.com/watch?v=OqwbS9HGd3U ------ Grunge Jan 12, 2023
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Post by B on Jan 12, 2023 22:34:19 GMT -5
The Momentous Impact Jeff Beck & Jimi Hendrix Had On Each Other ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Beck's Lifestyle ★ 2021www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebhuDoJFiTU ------ Grunge Jan 12, 2023
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Post by B on Jan 12, 2023 22:56:03 GMT -5
www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney"I was so saddened to hear that Jeff Beck had died. Jeff Beck was a lovely man with a wicked sense of humour who played some of the best guitar music ever to come out of Great Britain. He was a superb technician and could strip down his guitar and put it back together again in time for the show. His unique style of playing was something that no one could match, and I will always remember the great times we had together. He would come over to dinner at our place or he and his wife, Sandra, would host an evening at their house. Jeff had immaculate taste in most things and was an expert at rebuilding his collection of cars. His no nonsense attitude to the music business was always so refreshing and I will cherish forever the moments we spent together. Jeff Beck has left the building and it is a lonelier place without him. God bless Jeff and his family. Love Paul "
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Post by B on Jan 15, 2023 21:14:27 GMT -5
Brian May Thoughts on sad loss of Jeff Beck - 12/01/2023 -------------------------------------------------------- The Yardbirds - Shapes of Things (1966)www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCC9G_7n_nc ------ BrianMayCom Jan 12, 2023
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Post by B on Jan 15, 2023 21:29:57 GMT -5
A Tribute To Jeff Beck - The Passing Of A Titan --------------------------------------------------------------- 10 COOL FACTS about JEFF BECK (RIP)www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj_jUdJ5sYY ------ Masterless Music 3 days ago
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Post by B on Jan 15, 2023 21:34:00 GMT -5
Jeff Beck - She's A Woman (Live) (High Quality) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Jeff Beck - A Day in the Life (Live at Ronnie Scott's)www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZlFTbvfKPE ------ Davebritbrat Sep 12, 2009
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Post by B on Jan 17, 2023 11:37:39 GMT -5
David Bowie with Jeff Beck - The Jean Genie - Hammersmith Odeon - London - 3rd July 1973 -----/--- David Bowie with Jeff Beck - Around And Around - Hammersmith Odeon - London - 3rd July 1973www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXwGGaTObJQ ------ Milan Jan 12, 2023 "This is the famous guest appearance of Jeff Beck during Bowie's last performance as Ziggy Stardust with improved superb sound "
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