RIP Jeff Beck

[kwontumspeed]

One of my idols. Him and SRV are the sole reason we roasted cochleas with our band back in high schools and a few known 'adult' reunions.
Now go find SRV and light up the sky for us.

Jeff Beck, One of the Guitar Masters of the Rock Era, Dies at 78

Jeff Beck, among the most innovative and certainly the most unpredictable of ’60s guitar heroes, died on Tuesday. He was 78. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadne…

variety.com

 

[sheward]

Hugely talented with a guitar and one of a kind, just like SRV.

 

[LWB250]

Hugely talented with a guitar and one of a kind, just like SRV.

If you like SRV, find a copy of "Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughn - In Session". Two of the greatest guitar players (among many) there were, plus there's a lot of chatter on it between the two artists as well.



There is also a smoking' hot album with SRV and Jeff Beck called "When the Fire Meets the Fury" that are live recordings of the two when they toured together in the late 1980s.

Dan (who was lucky enough to see SRV on several occasions)

 

[Ascension]

Beck was a unique player. As a working guitarist for most of my life this is a huge loss. On SRV my close friend in Wayne Perkins still talks about Stevie as they were close friends. SRV was much more of an influence on my playing than Beck was as Beck was a little to "outside" melodically for me.
Here is Waynes ode to Stevie and we were hanging out just a couple days ago and pickin a little.

 

[Ascension]

If you like SRV, find a copy of Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughn - In Session. Two of the greatest guitar players (among many) there were, plus theres a lot of chatter on it between the two artists as well.

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There is also a smoking hot album with SRV and Jeff Beck called When the Fire Meets the Fury that are live recordings of the two when they toured together in the late 1980s.

Dan (who was lucky enough to see SRV on several occasions)

Big SRV fan here and have used this particular clip for years demoing high end stereo stuff.

 

[sheward]

If you like SRV, find a copy of Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughn - In Session. Two of the greatest guitar players (among many) there were, plus theres a lot of chatter on it between the two artists as well.

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There is also a smoking hot album with SRV and Jeff Beck called When the Fire Meets the Fury that are live recordings of the two when they toured together in the late 1980s.

Dan (who was lucky enough to see SRV on several occasions)

I've seen a bit of the AK - SRV in session on U tube. I'll look for more and listen to the Beck album. My favorite Jeff Beck album is Live at Ronnie Scots.

For entertainment, here is a list of 10 of the best rock/blues guitarists that also SING, no disrespect for Mr. Beck who may have been the best innovator with a guitar. No particular order.

Frank Merino
Warren Haynes
Rory Gallager
Eric Clapton
Joe Bonamassa
Marc Knopfler
David Gilmore
SRV
Stephan Stills
Jimi Hendrix

And some that don't

Carlos Santana
Gary Moore
Jeff Beck
Jimmie Page
I won't get into Albert King and all the black blues guitarists that started it all. Call it a "boomers" list, to borrow from another thread.
I can't believe You've seen SRV, and more than once! First I have ever heard from anyone.

 

[gerryvz]

You are missing a list of a full newer generation of guitarists. One I would add would be Yngwie J. Malmsteen, who along with Eric Clapton was the first guitarist to be honored with their own Signature Fender Stratocaster model in the late 80s.

There are other guitarists as well. Many of them.

 

[sheward]

The list is definitely limited to a time period and is surely provocative. I am aware of some of the newer artists (I just watched a JD Simo video yesterday) and I'm always looking and listening for new. I'll look into Yngwie. Feel free to list others you recommend.

 

[gsxr]

...Im always looking and listening for new. Ill look into Yngwie. Feel free to list others you recommend.

Probably not the genre you're into, but John Petrucci does things on a guitar that don't seem humanly possible. He plays 7- and 8-string as well. Disclaimer - I'm a big fan of Dream Theater.

 

[ace10]

Took me decades before I could even begin to appreciate Jeff Beck. I'm getting there now.

SRVs passing... damn. 8/27/90. Won't ever forget that day. A couple months later, I saw Allman Brothers play. That was my first exposure to Warren Haynes. He really stood out. Tremendously-talented dude. I was so happy when he joined up with the Grateful Dead survivors. Warren did a great job in a very difficult role.

Derrick Trucks. Absolute beast on the slide.
John Mayer. Get past all the douchey behavior from when he was young... and you find one of the very best IMO.
Richie Kotzen. Didn't know jack about him until I got turned onto Winery Dogs when they formed about a decade ago. So much talent in that trio, including Mike Portnoy (25 yr drummer w/ Dream Theater )

 

[sheward]

I'm into nearly all genres. I like Dream Theater. I'll check him out.

 

[sheward]

Took me decades before I could even begin to appreciate Jeff Beck. Im getting there now.

SRVs passing... damn. 8/27/90. Wont ever forget that day. A couple months later, I saw Allman Brothers play. That was my first exposure to Warren Haynes. He really stood out. Tremendously-talented dude. I was so happy when he joined up with the Grateful Dead survivors. Warren did a great job in a very difficult role.

Derrick Trucks. Absolute beast on the slide.
John Mayer. Get past all the douchey behavior from when he was young... and you find one of the very best IMO.
Richie Kotzen. Didnt know jack about him until I got turned onto Winery Dogs when they formed about a decade ago. So much talent in that trio.

I could have written your exact thoughts, with exception to Richie Kotzen. I'll check him out. I 've seen Trucks, Haynes, and Tedeschi multiple times.

 

[ace10]

I could have written your exact thoughts, with exception to Richie Kotzen. Ill check him out. I ve seen Trucks, Haynes, and Tedeschi multiple times.

The bonus with Kotzen is that you also get a poor man's Chris Cornell with his vocals.


Rick Beato did a great interview with DT.

 

[gerryvz]

The list is definitely limited to a time period and is surely provocative. I am aware of some of the newer artists (I just watched a JD Simo video yesterday) and Im always looking and listening for new. Ill look into Yngwie. Feel free to list others you recommend.

Yngwie Malmsteen - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[LWB250]

Dang. I've got several hours of listening to do now.

I spent a couple of summers (1977-78) in high school touring with bands across the Midwest. This was in the late 1970s when the big arena shows started touring, and most of the venues didn't have adequate power. I worked for one of my Dad's customers who contracted out power for the tours in the Midwest. I drove a big GMC three axle truck with a Landoll lowboy trailer that had a 350kW Cummins generator set, a 500 gallon fuel tank and several hundred feet of 4/0 welding cable. During the school year I got to work the shows at Market Square arena in Indianapolis but didn't tour with the exception of an occasional weekend gig in the immediate area, like Cincinnati or Louisville.

I got to work with a lot of tours, such as ELO, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Rush (several times), Elton John, Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hall & Oates, KISS, Foghat, Genesis, Alice Cooper, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Joe Walsh, Steve Miller, the Outlaws, Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith and the Eagles, that I can recall. It was a brutal job that ran me ragged, but it was cash on the barrelhead every night and (usually) good food backstage. I rarely got to meet the talent but I did get to watch the shows. The absolute best people to tour with were Rush. Super nice guys, always came around after the sound check (except Neil) and spoke to everyone on the crew and thanked them for their work (they also had the best backstage buffet for the crew, too.)

Dan

 

[Ascension]

Probably not the genre youre into, but John Petrucci does things on a guitar that dont seem humanly possible. He plays 7- and 8-string as well. Disclaimer - Im a big fan of Dream Theater.

Love Dream Theater but they aren't the same without Mike Portnoy. No offense to Manjioni but it's just not the same feel with him.
One of the newer guys who is really rocking my world is Charlie Robbins of the band Syncatto. One of many absolutely jaw dropping Kiesel guitars endorsers. Been almost exclusively playing Carvin Kiesel guitars since the late 80's and they have the most intimidating roster of endorsers of any company some of these guys are truly scary! I'm not a real slouchy player but this guy is totally baffling me with what he's doing!

Here is just a sample of the sick players Kiesel has as endorsers and many of their best players are not even on this clip.

My personal taste is more inside and flowing melodicly like Stels stuff here.

Also am a huge Gary Moore fan.

 

[Ascension]

The bonus with Kotzen is that you also get a poor mans Chris Cornell with his vocals.

Agreed really love the stuff he did with Sheenan and Portnoy in Winery Dogs

 

[Ascension]

Back on the subject of Beck. Here is one of my favorite live shows I have seen. Jennifer Batten here is also no slouch on guitar. Always loved how he used the bar to get those warbles was a very unique tone.

 

[ace10]

Agreed really love the stuff he did with Sheenan and Portnoy in Winery Dogs

Their third album drops in a couple of weeks. Followed by an eastern US tour. I'm going to see them again at a small local venue. Looking forward to it.


Jeff Beck is now in heavy rotation on my Youtube feed. Mucho enjoyment!

 

[Ascension]

Their third album drops in a couple of weeks. Followed by an eastern US tour. Im going to see them again at a small local venue. Looking forward to it.


Jeff Beck is now in heavy rotation on my Youtube feed. Mucho enjoyment!

Don't normally care for the so called Super groups as most never seem to come together as a real band. Winery Dogs is an exception and these guys are having fun making music together. Most super groups are a clash of egos and wank fests.
Another "super Group" I would love to see live is this incarnation of Revolution Saints. There was some real chemistry with these guys.

I have a real soft spot for real power trios as played in one through most of the 90's and toured some.

 

[Ascension]

Ive seen a bit of the AK - SRV in session on U tube. Ill look for more and listen to the Beck album. My favorite Jeff Beck album is Live at Ronnie Scots.

For entertainment, here is a list of 10 of the best rock/blues guitarists that also SING, no disrespect for Mr. Beck who may have been the best innovator with a guitar. No particular order.

Frank Merino
Warren Haynes
Rory Gallager
Eric Clapton
Joe Bonamassa
Marc Knopfler
David Gilmore
SRV
Stephan Stills
Jimi Hendrix

And some that dont

Carlos Santana
Gary Moore
Jeff Beck
Jimmie Page
I wont get into Albert King and all the black blues guitarists that started it all. Call it a boomers list, to borrow from another thread.
I cant believe Youve seen SRV, and more than once! First I have ever heard from anyone.

Uh Gary Moore is an absolute killer singer what you talking bout he didn't sing!

Here is one of my favorite guitar players who also is a killer vocalist that no one has mention yet and that Dan Huff. Guy is an absolute freak of nature!

Here is Dan Huff doing a Jeff Beck Cover this guy is juat jaw dropping as a player.

 

[sheward]

It's been a while since I've watched any Gary Moore. I actually just discovered Him over the past couple years. I wasn't aware or forgot that he sings. Apologies to him.

BTW... the listing of those artists was done in the spirit of admiring those that endured or continue to do so. Truly great music never goes out of "style." Not just great guitarists, but artists that produced extraordinary music as well.

 

[gsxr]

Love Dream Theater but they arent the same without Mike Portnoy. No offense to Manjioni but its just not the same feel with him.

I think some people don't realize that Portnoy was heavily involved in writing and composition of Dream Theater's songs, and that influence left with him. Mangini is top notch on the kit, but he doesn't have quite the flair that Portnoy does (IMO anyway). DT was extremely lucky, if not for Mangini, I don't know if anyone else alive could have filled those shoes.

Agreed really love the stuff he did with Sheenan and Portnoy in Winery Dogs

If you like Portnoy (and/or Sheehan) don't forget Sons of Apollo. Bumblefoot does some amazing stuff on guitar...

 

[Ascension]

Its been a while since Ive watched any Gary Moore. I actually just discovered Him over the past couple years. I wasnt aware or forgot that he sings. Apologies to him.

BTW... the listing of those artists was done in the spirit of admiring those that endured or continue to do so. Truly great music never goes out of style. Not just great guitarists, but artists that produced extraordinary music as well.

Can understand that as Gary Moore rarely sang when he was in Thin Lizzy and also on his early more Rock Oriented stuff. It was only with his Blues stuff that you really heard his vocals being showcased. Kinda like Adrian Smith with Iron Maden in that you didn't really know he sang until the Smith/Kotzen stuff here.

 

[Ascension]

I think some people dont realize that Portnoy was heavily involved in writing and composition of Dream Theaters songs, and that influence left with him. Mangini is top notch on the kit, but he doesnt have quite the flair that Portnoy does (IMO anyway). DT was extremely lucky, if not for Mangini, I dont know if anyone else alive could have filled those shoes.



If you like Portnoy (and/or Sheehan) dont forget Sons of Apollo. Bumblefoot does some amazing stuff on guitar...

Am very aware of Sons Of Apollo and they are really stout.
Portnoy is really getting around after DT and is one of my favorite drummers. This off the cuff project is one that blew me away now all 3 of these guys RIP!

Been a working guitarist since I was in my late teens now days mostly play in Church and also do some gospel stuff with some of the folks around Birmingham. Most have no concept about Birmingham Alabama but there was a reason we virtually owned the first few rounds of the American Idol shows!
Playing guitar on some off the cuff Gospel stuff with some of my friends in a community Worship thing here a few months ago

And at a local City Fest playing with our Church band

Playing out so much with folks was one of the reasons I bought the 300TE wagon. Played that outdoor thing with my church band and had several times the value of my old Pickup in the open bed.

 

[gsxr]

I actually LOL'd at this headline:

In Flames Guitarist on Hearing Dream Theater for the First Time:​

'I Thought the Musicianship Was Fake. Nobody Plays Like This'​

In Flames Guitarist on Hearing Dream Theater for the First Time: 'I Thought the Musicianship Was Fake. Nobody Plays Like This'

Björn Gelotte also addressed one common misconception about the prog metal giants' music.

www.ultimate-guitar.com

I discovered DT in the early 90's and none of my high school acquaintances (who were in a band!) liked them. Maybe because they probably couldn't play more than 10 seconds of DT, I dunno. I never thought it was fake though, because computers capable of making stuff like that were not available to civilians 3 decades ago. Today, yeah, I could see someone thinking DT was fake. I've seen them perform live. I'm pretty sure they are all aliens, especially Petrucci and Portnoy. They do stuff that should be unpossible. And make it look effortless. Aliens, I tell ya...!