Jeff Beck

Jefferson James · 04-19-2013

Originally Posted by Watanabe

Frampton was an excellent player

While I believe Jeff Beck is an entire guitar universe unto himself, Peter Frampton also possesses a uniquely identifiable sound and voice; to me he's a master of melody and has an interesting way of blending blues-type licks with major-scale flourishes. I wish I could play half as well, I consider him a beautiful and passionate musician.

Jeff Beck? Can't really say any more than what's already been said; the man stands alone. He's one of the most emotional players out there, it's like he's the Sarah Vaughn of guitar or something. His phrasing is fuckin' out of this world -- the things he says on the guitar blow (by blow) my mind. Truly a treasure and an icon as far was taking electric guitar playing into formerly uncharted waters.

**rapidfirerob** · 04-19-2013

Originally Posted by wideopenears

I second rapidfirerob on that Frampton instrumental album..it's really good.

Jeff Beck is.....(Wait for it...).......Sui Generis.

(Private joke for Rapidfirerob).

Seriously, though, everyone who likes instrumental guitar fusion should own Blow by Blow, Wired, and There and Back. You need those albums.

I warned you about that sui generis thing.

**Ten Thumbs** · 04-19-2013

It's cool to be at a JB show and hear half the crowd exhale in amazement at the same time. 75, 77 or 78, 99, 11. Watching a Les Paul doc on PBS it seemed to me that LP blazed a lot of the trail JB has been on.

**mozo-pg** · 04-19-2013

One of the best concerts I've seen in the last five years was Jeff Beck a few years ago. Stellar band and he was beyond magnificent.

**mozo-pg** · 04-19-2013

I didn't read the whole thread but did anyone mention Truth by Jeff Beck and Rod the Mod singing? Stellar.

**tullman** · 04-19-2013

I saw him and SRV on the same billing. Of course, they performed some pieces together. Great show. Great guitarists.

**Rand Kelly** · 04-21-2013

He's currently working with Brian Wilson and God only knows what those 2 will come up with. It's the 2007 JBG btw,with Tal,Vinnie,Jason. Personally I can't wait to get some samples,teasers whatever.

n.p.Llama-Phish.

**Rand Kelly** · 04-21-2013

Originally Posted by mozo-pg

I didn't read the whole thread but did anyone mention Truth by Jeff Beck and Rod the Mod singing? Stellar.

You are the first. It's great stuff to be sure along with Beck-Ola.

**Vic2012** · 04-21-2013

I also recommend Blow By Blow. At one time I had Wired, and There And Back. I see budget CDs of BBB all the time at some bricks and mortar stores but never seem to see Wired anywhere. BBB and Wired are really the only Jeff Beck albums I like. I bought Truth years ago and just didn't like it. Jeff Beck is a monster talent, but for whatever reason I've just never really liked his tone or style much.

**Zeuhlmate** · 10-28-2022

1974 - Gear talk.

**Guitarplyrjvb** · 10-29-2022

What in God's name is Jeff doing playing with Johnny Depp? This is musical shark jumping, IMHO. Next thing you know, he'll be touring with Taylor Swift.

**Zeuhlmate** · 10-29-2022

Originally Posted by Guitarplyrjvb

What in God's name is Jeff doing playing with Johnny Depp? This is musical shark jumping, IMHO. Next thing you know, he'll be touring with Taylor Swift.

AFAIK they are personal friends.

**Enidi** · 10-29-2022

Heard him in the Yardbirds when I was a kid and thought he was amazing then. I liked "Beck's Boogie" and it reminded me of Les Paul.

I really liked his playing on TRUTH..but was not a fan of Rod Stewart's voice.
ROUGH AND READY always impressed me and the songwriting on that album is hauntingly beautiful to me!! "JODY", ""IVE BEEN USED", ..all the songs on that album are unique to me and it is to my understanding that Jeff Beck wrote several of them...and I don't believe he continued that style of writing because he became an instrumentalist?? I believe??

BLOW BY BLOW and WIRED were fun albums . I love his style. On Zeuhlmate's video post Jeff Beck says that he likes keeping the guitar tuned to 4/40 when playing slide . That's hard to do. This is news to me.

WHO ELSE...and GUITAR SHOP are two of my favorites. He has a fine tone on the guitar and I like his choice of notes when he improvises...or maybe he doesn't choose anything at all and it just happens naturally. He is great

**Dana5140** · 10-29-2022

Not sure why he thinks doing a record with Johnny Depp is a great move. For a lot of reasons, some not musical in nature.

**Zeuhlmate** · 10-29-2022

Inside The Friendship Between Johnny Depp And Jeff Beck

https://www.grunge.com/882069/inside...and-jeff-beck/

**Dana5140** · 10-30-2022

Honestly, that article explains nothing. And I cannot fathom this- Depp is a convicted abuser, and not someone I will ever knowingly support. And I love Jeff Beck. But I won't get this disc.

**Zeuhlmate** · 10-31-2022

When Jeff Beck visited Denmark & Norway last time (this year), Depp was with him as support.
A friend of mine saw them in Oslo and was a bit puzzled that Depps band played last, because it was (off course) not in the same league as Jeff Beck.

**rushfan** · 10-31-2022

Still the best guitarist I've ever seen live. The first time I saw him was on the There and Back tour with Simon Phillips, just an awesome performance. Possibly the best show I've ever seen with him was when he had Stevie Ray Vaughan open for him in 1989 touring Guitar Shop, 1999 with Jennifer Batten, and then earlier this month. Such a varied palate, no one can duplicate what he does. Some setlists from the shows I attended:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jeff-...-338744c9.html
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jeff-...-43ce3347.html
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/stevi...-2bdae8ca.html (Stevie Ray opener)
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jeff-...-13b1f9b5.html

**aith01** · 10-31-2022

Originally Posted by Dana5140

Depp is a convicted abuser

Incorrect.

**ProgFan** · 10-31-2022

Originally Posted by Zeuhlmate

When Jeff Beck visited Denmark & Norway last time (this year), Depp was with him as support.
A friend of mine saw them in Oslo and was a bit puzzled that Depps band played last, because it was (off course) not in the same league as Jeff Beck.

Saw Beck last summer with Paul Rogers. Rogers closed the show but was underwhelming after Beck.

**Dana5140** · 10-31-2022

Incorrect.

You are correct; he was guilty of defamation, as was she. So he is an unconvicted abuser.

**dropforge** · 10-31-2022

Originally Posted by Enidi

WHO ELSE...and GUITAR SHOP are two of my favorites. He has a fine tone on the guitar and I like his choice of notes when he improvises...or maybe he doesn't choose anything at all and it just happens naturally. He is great

Yes, more love for Guitar Shop. Everyone must know how kickass that record is!