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I've been listening to Jeff Beck for ages & appreciated his work all along, but have really stepped up that appreciation in recent years....thankfully to YouTube I suppose.
He's obviously been around since the 60's--heck he's in his 70's now so he's getting on up there. The one thing about him which is unlike virtually everyone else....he's gotten better with age. So many others tend to lose a step or two due to the age thing....not as fast, not as clean as they once were. Clapton is a good example(he's still my favorite overall by far)....but admittedly he's not quite the same as he was 15-20-30 years ago. Beck on the other hand....IMO....has actually gotten better with age! That is impressive to say the least considering he isn't merely a guitarist like so many others---he's got his own, totally unique style and talent that no one I can think of is even close(for that type of style). The only other one who is similar because he has his own style is Sonny Landreth(see if anyone knows him!) His style is just as unique as Beck, but different than any other guitarist as well.
All that to say this....I stumbled onto a Jeff Beck video recently that is one of the best examples of his talents. For anyone who knows how to play a guitar, what he does in this is absolutely amazing. Beyond words. Stopped using a pick years ago, and uses the wammy bar on his Fender Strat with his individual fingers instead of a pick, and he can make the guitar sing and cry. This is one really good video for any guitar player to watch and enjoy.
He's obviously been around since the 60's--heck he's in his 70's now so he's getting on up there. The one thing about him which is unlike virtually everyone else....he's gotten better with age. So many others tend to lose a step or two due to the age thing....not as fast, not as clean as they once were. Clapton is a good example(he's still my favorite overall by far)....but admittedly he's not quite the same as he was 15-20-30 years ago. Beck on the other hand....IMO....has actually gotten better with age! That is impressive to say the least considering he isn't merely a guitarist like so many others---he's got his own, totally unique style and talent that no one I can think of is even close(for that type of style). The only other one who is similar because he has his own style is Sonny Landreth(see if anyone knows him!) His style is just as unique as Beck, but different than any other guitarist as well.
All that to say this....I stumbled onto a Jeff Beck video recently that is one of the best examples of his talents. For anyone who knows how to play a guitar, what he does in this is absolutely amazing. Beyond words. Stopped using a pick years ago, and uses the wammy bar on his Fender Strat with his individual fingers instead of a pick, and he can make the guitar sing and cry. This is one really good video for any guitar player to watch and enjoy.