RIP Jeff Beck

Beck was one of the main influences on my electric-guitar playing.  I was very impressed with the Truth album, and later discovered his Yardbirds work and followed his career from then on.  Got to see him live 4 times, from the early '70s into the '90s, including the ARMS concert in San Francisco, where he was joined by Clapton and Page, two of my other influences.

I particularly like the 4 Jeff Beck Group albums, although Rough and Ready is a bit hit or miss, and Blow by Blow, for which I have the half-speed mastered LP.

Some of my own Dr. Muso recordings reflect Beck's influence.  You Beck fans might enjoy the opening tracks of my last two albums, A Legend in His Own Mind and It's Snot What You Think.  Also, the tune "It's Downhill From Here" on the latter album.  Both albums, as well as my first, are available on Qobuz, Tidal and the other streaming services, but in no better than CD quality, I'm afraid. 

RIP a true guitar legend.

He was so different from most other guitarists.  He did so many things, devoid of effects pedals, that made you sit up and say, "how did he do that?" He really explored the sound of the instrument.  His work with the Yardbirds and his Truth album were enough to put him forever on the top tier of rock guitarists in my book.

His performance at Crossroads was jaw-dropping IMHO. Does anyone know where to purchase the R&RHOF DVD of his induction in 2009 where he is dressed in white and plays with Jimmy Page?  I can't seem to find it? Thanks, guys!!

May he RIP

Loved his clean style

Truth

Many gems in Blow by Blow, Wired...There and Back

The ARMs concert in SF 83? got me started as well which turned out to be my favorite recording on a Sony walkman, at the time to get Jimmy Page

Dont forget his many collaborations....

Such as the solo in Rod Stewart’s Infatuation.