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Oh, the notes are in there alright! We all know the old line that goes something like this: "to get that tone/ play that song, you have to BE Jeff Beck (or whoever it is).
And I only pick this example because, while Jeff was a one off, I think it's his musical spirit that I dearly hope will live on, and hopefully spark a few imaginations in young people who may get into him via this news.
I love Jeff, have tried to play like him, and thanks to things like the Mike Casswell DVD have had fun trying to sound like Jeff and 'find those notes'! Tapping into that 'let's have a go' spirit is what I got from him most.
But the funny thing is, although I don't play half as much guitar these days as I did, I still gravitate to Jeff's music and his spirit above all- a spirit of daring and of seizing the moment- just enjoying life and really expressing yourself in the most positive way that is true to you- and not being afraid to mix things up in search of answers.
What's great about him is that a fairly long hiatus from the late 80s, he came right back in '99 with Who Else? and never really stopped. He really seemed to enjoy playing because he enjoyed life and living. And just look at the list of people he played with, guested with and did one-off things with. Truly a man who loved and respected others, and got it all back in return.
I will be blasting Who Else? later today, and although it probably won't inspire me to pick up the guitar right now, I'll latch onto that spirit of daring, enjoyment, and sheer joy.
RIP Jeff.
"There was Jeff Beck, on Radio 1’s Roundtable, saying he “couldn’t believe it was a girl” playing guitar on their single Race With the Devil. "
Funnily enough, I gifted some JB albums to my brother (also a fan), ‘Blow by Blow’, ‘Wired’ and ‘Loudhailer’ (2016) for Christmas. My brother also saw JB play live in Las Vegas whilst on holiday back in November - thank goodness!
Trying to stay positive today….
R. I. P.
In the late 60’s there was a quote in a Melody Maker article about British guitarists: “On a good night Eric Clapton could be called the best, but Jeff Beck never has a bad night.”
the really sad thing, in the part of the world I came from, he will largely only be remembered for High Ho Silver Lining, it being the "anthem" of the "Young Farmers" clubs, and was played to death at many a "barn disco" in the 70s and 80s
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
awfully sad , so influential & a founder of great rock & fusion
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.
He was one of those names that I knew, and knew was influention but never got round to listeneing to, until I bought Amused to Death in 1992 and had my mind blown by his playing. I've just listened to What God wants and it's still astonishing.
I walked past Jeff Beck in Dublin once, and thought it was the guy from Spinal Tap!
just because you do, doesn't mean you should.