Why JEFF BECK is UNCOPYABLE

In this episode I discuss the UNIQUE style of British guitar legend JEFF BECK.

[misterarthur]

I think one of the most impressive things Jeff Beck is that he has never stayed stuck. Too many of his contemporaries are still essentially playing what they did 40 years ago. Jeff keeps moving forward and trying new things. He's an inspiration.

[noizyme]

RIP Jeff. His ability to sing through the instrument is unmatched. 💜

[duncanfrere]

Jeff Beck's "BLOW BY BLOW" threw the gauntlet down! I'd listened to him and followed him in his various rock groups all through the 60s, loving his style. But "Blow by Blow" revealed an astonishing depth of musicality barely hinted at previously.
It's the all-time great guitar record of my time, IMHO. And then he gave us "WIRED" to seal the deal.
I always say: "There's Jeff Beck, and then everyone else." He's the greatest electric guitar player of my time.
Like your friend said, Rick: "He's one of one."
And so it it...

[proyectophanus]

This is The best tribute to Jeff Beck. RIP. Thank you Mr. Rick Beato

[bradleyleonard]

This is why I love Rick Beato. He is able to put into words what the rest of us feel. He dissects Beck’s phrasing and touch with surgical precision, but does so with almost child-like awe, never with an attitude. He helps me APPRECIATE Beck’s gift. It reminds me of looking at a piece of art…then taking an art history class…maybe learn something about the artist, or the era in which the artist worked. You go back and look at the painting and it’s like a totally new piece of work. See, the painting hasn’t changed. You have. Rick changes the way I see and hear things, and in my book, there is no greater praise for a teacher. Thank you, Rick.

[glitchtulsa]

Absolutely one of my favorite live performances by Beck, Vinnie on the drums, Tal on the bass, and all of it just perfect.

[mikewhealan]

RIP to one of the original greatest guitarists EVER. Period. My brother and I saw him play an instrumental version of "A Day in the Life" at Clapton's CROSSROADS concert back in 2010 in Bridgeview, IL. It was a hot humid night. He poured a handful of talcum powder on his hands and just played thru his amp... no effects. His hands were all white and chalky. It was the one of the most sublime guitar performances I ever witnessed. Me and my brother just looked at each other speechless - I practically wept when it was over. I never wanted the song to end. I will never forget that.

[MaxAlmaraz-zppk]

My name is Phil Dwight on Max am a bassist of 50 years plus and really love your passion and knowledge...Jeff is my favorite and his playing brings me to tears..Thank you Rick
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[musicaldiscovery]

I always feel bad for Jason Rebello whenever this "Live at Ronnie Scotts" album and video are discussed. He is the keyboard player at this gig, but almost never gets mentioned. You can imagine how good you must have to be to warrant sharing a stage with Jeff Beck, and to have him pick you for his band! Vinny and Tal are always mentioned, so I'm going to give Jason his due. Bravo to all of these amazing players.

[willemmoller]

no one on the planet like Jeff. I've been listening to him for 50 years and still can't believe what he does, he still surprises me every time

[DianeLee]

I’m watching this again after Jeff’s sudden passing. A fine tribute to a uniquely gifted and generous musician who mentored the next generations of artists. Respect. Godspeed 🙏💜

[bhogge]

I had the good fortune to see Jeff beck in concert 8 times. Each concert was perfection, each spellbinding.

The moment I remember most was when my wife asked ‘who is singing?’

I responded ‘nobody, that’s Jeff’s guitar’

Ten years later my wife still shares that experience as the one concert experience that still stands out in her mind.

There are so many things about Jeff’s playing that are amazing. I began listening to him when he was with the yardbirds and I was in high school. It was Jeff that made me a lover of great guitar playing.

[markandersen]

What makes Jeff Beck uncopyable: his brain, his tone, his touch, it’s almost like the guitar is plugged into his soul.

[Berre]

Jeff Beck did not play the guitar, he WAS the guitar. RIP Jeff Beck, we miss you more than we can say. You will always remain a legend.

[nouyed]

RIP Jeff. He'll be forever remembered through his unique unreplicable guitar playings he left behind for us to enjoy.

[starchild]

Fabulous fabulous video. One time I was riding in my car with my 16-year-old daughter and her boyfriend, and a Yardbirds song came on. He talked about that band a lot, really wanted to emulate them in his own playing. He had more respect for me than he otherwise may have because not only had I heard of the yard birds (me, the middle-aged minivan mom-mobile driver) but I actually had a couple of their albums. So when this Yardbirds song came on the radio, I said this is from the Jeff Beck days. The kid totally took issue with me on that, how in the world could I know that? I talked about Jeff’s incredibly distinctive guitar style and when that didn’t hold much water, I said it’s the Yardbirds the DJ is totally going to say. Which he did, and I was definitely vindicated. There are very few times in my life where I have literally left someone with their face hanging open lol, but this was one of them, even if I don’t think it was that deserved. This video explains exactly why. All this was eight years ago, would love to send him this video. Patrick @FStopper elaborates just beautifully.

[Hodenkat]

Exactly... When you get stuck for words to describe Jeff Beck's playing... "It's just.... It's just..." He's amazing and it's amazing how he still creates at his age. It's truly astonishing!

[ecyfoto]

Of all the guitar gods that came out of the 60s Jeff is the only one that is not only as good as he was back then but he kept evolving and is even better. One of one indeed.

[AndrewDiedrich]

A reason I appreciate Rick is because he appreciates people before they're gone. He has so much respect for the artist and the art and is a gift to this community. Thank you for spotlighting his talent because it moved you.

[martyjourard]

Yes. If we acknowledge Jimi Hendrix as an outlier from another galaxy, who died at 27, we are left with Beck (who outlived Jimi by 51 years) as the greatest and most versatile electric guitarist of them all. He was one of those constantly-evolving artists on par with Picasso and Miles Davis, never stopped exploring and experimenting with their art. He was certainly still vigorously creative until his last day.