From Tal on Facebook: "Jeff Beck’s light and power were so strong I was convinced we’d be goofing around and making music until the day I leave this planet. He was forever youthful, fueled so deeply by the muse that basic necessities were last on his list. “Are you hungry, Jeff?” “Oh no, I had a huge muffin yesterday!” We lost our favorite guitarist, and we also lost one of the most intelligent, intuitive, hilarious people I’ve ever met. Jeff, thank you for believing in me before anyone else did. You stood behind me and told everyone to take me seriously. You treated me like a daughter to the point where Wikipedia actually thought that was true. Actually, I did too. 💔♥💔♥ #RIPJeffBeck"

@poyakhajei2585

Жыл бұрын

after reading her post literally cried... such a sad loss

@Mr.S369

Жыл бұрын

What a sweetheart! 🩷 (both of them)

@JVTrickypants

Жыл бұрын

So beautiful....

@neilmceachren9485

Жыл бұрын

Bless you my dear. Your set at Ronnie's has always made me smile. Thank you so much for the joy you all have given me over the years listening and watching you all enjoy giving me wonderful music into my heart. Cheers my dear and to Mr. Jeff

@oliviermalhomme9923

Жыл бұрын

@@poyakhajei2585 so did I

"There are a lot of really great guitar players, and then there is Jeff Beck" - Jimmy Page

His hand is not just cradling the whammy bar; his fingers are constantly adjusting tone and volume controls, note by note, to achieve his effects, like striking a note and immediately truncating it's volume to make sound like it's being sucked back into the speakers. Constant tonal control. Such a unique sound. Thankk you, Jeff , for decades of wonderful guitar playing. RIP.

@FreeMTrider

Жыл бұрын

Good point. Beck's the absolute master at sound control out of the amp. He pretty much pioneered volume swells and a bunch of other related sound control.

@markhammer643

Жыл бұрын

I went to see him at an outdoor venue a decade or so back, and made a point of getting to the venue early so I could snag a place right up against the edge of the stage, where I knew he'd be standing. I needed to see how he did what he does, and especially how he could get these gargly flutters, using the vibrato arm. I strained my eyes, but from 20ft away I *still* couldn't figure out how he does it.

@mickeygoh25

Жыл бұрын

This is extremely difficult. That's why Jeff Beck is the guitarist.

@NTrails2002

Жыл бұрын

That "warbly" effect can be explained. What he's doing is actually smacking the whammy bar with the edge of his hand. He never actually touches the strings, so the attack of those notes begins on the whammy bar, then transmitted through the hinge and springs into the strings, thereby giving it that warbly effect. I've never seen anyone else ever use that technique. But... It's just one of probably a thousand techniques that Jeff would use constantly. He loved breaking the rules, finding new ways to get new tones, and then incorporating them in his music. I miss him so much already....

@sdemosi

Жыл бұрын

@@NTrails2002 this was the secret to Jeff. He embraced the idea of a guitar as an electrified instrument with all that implied from a young age. He was always experimenting and where others would hear an artifact of the electrical circuit, Jeff would figure out how to turn a blip, a cough of distortion, a harmonic ping into a technique thst he could apply effortlessly and fluidly at will. He crafted songs from sounds that others just wondered about. In Jeff's hands the guitar had notes & tones that others could not find.

I used to work for Fender Guitars & spent some beautiful times with Jeff. Always incredibly gracious, present, interested, mischievous, hilarious, humble. He told me that before the Ronnie Scott’s gigs he was so nervous that the only thing he ate in 2 days was a Mars ice cream (chocolate, caramel & ice cream - suitable for vegetarians!). Also told me he’d stopped using a pick to “make playing more of a challenge & to be more closely connected to the guitar…”. Such a rare talent. Such a precious guy. He often found rapture & ecstasy in music (as well as the deep joy & happiness he got from cars & hot rods). Many of us shared those moments with him. Often onstage he was filled with light. As has often been said “There’s Jeff Beck…then there’s everyone else.” 💖🎸😢

Gotta say that watching Jeff and Tal's joy after her killer solo, her huge smile back at him... it made me cry. It really did.

@nadimirluigi139

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same! Such visible and mutual respect and affection displayed by one another...

@10MinuteGuitarJams

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!

@darrellminx5459

Жыл бұрын

They were soulmates when it came to music. It's really great that Jeff learned how to have fun in his later years. I miss him. I am old so I pretty much followed his whole carrer. There will never be another Guv'nor

@rodhancock4682

Жыл бұрын

I have to let everyone know that was exactly my reaction. I have attempted to convey that to many music listeners who never understood. It was real connection with ❤️.

@emjem99

Жыл бұрын

His solo made me cry, but yes she is amazing!

I'm 68 years old .I'm proud of knowing at age 16 that he was/ is the greatest guitarist EVER!

The whole "Ronnie Scott's" gig is absolutely stellar. I don't think I've ever heard Jeff play better and of course the keys, the drums, the bass......all amazing. RIP Jeff Beck.

@Mr68Strat

Жыл бұрын

All true - this was an incredible show, and we're so blessed that it's immortalized on DVD! R I P Mr. Beck - you will never be forgotten.

Thank you so much for honoring The Master, Jeff Beck, he was One of One

Jeff is a vocalist, who sings with a guitar. Pure emotion.

Jeff has always been one of my favorites.

Thanks for an excellent presentation of Britains greatest guitarist of all time.Its a great pity that the British public never really appreciated his wonderful talent , should be a commerative statue or plaque put up by his legions of real fans.

Why does watching and listening to "Cause We Ended..." bring tears to my eyes?

That Wilkenfeld solo is one of the greatest things in the universe

Jeff Beck was a true artist and a master of his instrument. No one played like Jeff Beck, no one sounds like Jeff Beck. He could make the guitar sing.

There is (was, sadly) only one Jeff Beck. He leaves behind many incredible recordings, and a multitude of fans, such as myself. Thabk You for your music, Sir, may you rock in peace!

Gone way too soon. Breaks my heart

@russianbot1420

Жыл бұрын

He had so much more to give, I'm choked.

I managed to sneak backstage after a Jeff Beck gig back in 2013. When I met him he was drinking a glass of champagne. I asked him questions about his guitar set up and he said it would be easier to just show me, so he went and got his guitar and handed it to me to inspect, he was then called to another room so he left me standing in a room by my self holding Jeff Becks guitar. What an honor. Such a good man and hands down the best guitar player of all times. I managed to see him one last time two months ago in Atlanta and he tore it UP! Rest in peace Jeff

@Mr68Strat

Жыл бұрын

If I were handed Jeff Beck's guitar BY JEFF BECK I think I'd likely pass out. The thrill would be too much for me...

Jeff beck thank you we could witness you.💜💜💜💜

RIP Jeff Beck , My late father met him once and even played an extra in the movie Blow up in 1966 , hes at the 37 second mark in the movie stood only a few feet away from the great Jeff Beck who proceeds to smash his guitar and amp up in the movie , he was a really cool man in real life always into fixing up his old cars and if you didnt know him you would think he was a normal working class person , very humble good man he was RIP Jeff Beck xxx

Eyes are welling up, big old lump in the throat…..man I’m gonna miss Jeff Beck

I love the Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck version of “People Get Ready”. That wailing guitar gets me every time.

How he raises his hands in praise of Tal's solo on 'Cause' shows his generosity, humility and humanity. The world is a lesser place with Jeff gone. But, oh the jams in Heaven...

My wife was a blues singer (had a hit in our country years ago) and she was talking about Beck earlier today. Her observation was that he sings and talks with the guitar. It's like if a person decided they would only communicate via an instrument so they constantly refined the depth and range of expression they could achieve. It's a constant battle to avoid being mute

@eclecticNhectic

Жыл бұрын

saw him in fall and he said "I wish I could sing, but I really can't. (I quietly called him a liar, listening to his guitar) ❤

There are a dozen reasons I’ve always respected & appreciated Jeff Beck but as I heard the news the one that came to mind first is that he never bent to convention, money, popularity or anything else. He played his music his way and it will play on now, in greatness, forever. God bless him. Rest In Peace.

I was fortunate to see Jeff Beck 15 times, including his last tour last year with Johnny Depp. He was my all time favorite guitarist as well as musician. I am still in disbelief he has died, it hurts me as much as when my Mom died. #RIPJeffBeck #GOATGuitarist #ICON

I'm not crying! There must be something else making my face leak, but there will never be another like him, ever. Saw him with a couple hundred other very lucky people, and it was a revelation.

His version of nessun dorma will bring you to tears, as if we weren’t already.

Jimi Page was quoted as saying “ there are a lot of great guitar players, and then there is Jeff Beck…Jeff is all of our greatest guitar hero’s, guitar hero…nobody can duplicate him..his sense of touch, feel, caress of the strings, knobs and whammy bar all at the same time note for note…just remarkable I am crushed by this one…some comfort knowing he was literally out touring and sounding better than he ever has just several weeks ago…man I, along with everyone else who loves music will miss you maestro And thank you for a lifetime of beautiful , mind blowing, one of a kind music….

@michaelkarlsson5966

Жыл бұрын

* Jimmy Page :)

@bigswifty9941

Жыл бұрын

Frank Zappa was being interviewed and the interviewer kept asking him what he thinks of all these guitar God's that we have and Frank would just say he is great but shouldn't have done drugs, when he asked him about Jeff Beck, Frank said without hesitating, greatest guitar player on the planet.

Four words... "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"... A unique legend that will still influence and be remembered long after we are all gone. RIP maestro

Sadd loss nobody sounds like jeff master of the whammy bar and volume control one off you will be missed jeff by millions the guitarist guitarist so hard to copy rip jeff thanks for all the years of listening to you great player one of the best and in years to come thanks doug

I was lucky to see jeff 3 times and it was magical

Had to pull up Diamond 💎 Dust, my favorite Jeff Beck tune, for myriad reasons. Especially poignant now. He was the Rembrandt of electric guitar. Rest easy Jeff, you gave it all, and eternal thanks.

Great selection! RIP, Jeff. A guitar hero of mine since childhood.

Was lucky enough to see Jeff twice. First time in 1976 with Tommy Bolin as opening act, and then in 2011 with my Son. He was better in 2011, no question. Always trying to improve & move forward, that was Jeff. R.I.P.

He was a great soul beyond being a legend guitarist

😢If Jeff admired John Mclaughlin why does only Jeff bring tears in my eyes and goosebums all over my body and soul ? Jeff and Tal ... thats as far as music can take me, or is there another whatever dimension beyond heaven ???

Thankfully, I saw him back in 2010. Unforgettable experience.

The smile on Jeff’s face during Tal’s solo says it all, doesn’t it. RIP.

@dstroviolin

Жыл бұрын

Notice how he waits quite awhile to re-enter with his own solo after hers. It’s like he wanted her masterful solo to resonate with the listeners aa long as possible.

No one else like Jeff Beck...a genius...and Jeff's guitar hero ....John McLaughlin

Thank you for paying well deserved tribute to Jeff Beck. I had to shed a tear during Tal's bass solo, because of his smiling like a proud papa as she was tearing it up. We lost an incredible musician, guitarist, and composer in such an unexpected way, which goes to show your are not guaranteed a tomorrow, so live the best life you can today. Someone may come along, and TRY to imitate his playing, but it will no doubt fall dreadfully short. RIP Mr Beck, you are sincerely missed. 💔

@noheamike5036

Жыл бұрын

You can see a similar expression on the drummers face when they show him.

@jontybankes5342

Жыл бұрын

Very well said

@trimetrodon

Жыл бұрын

That performance at Ronnie Scott’s with Tal is the first memory that occurred to me. A cherry of goodness atop a mountain of skill, talent and virtuosity.

@Gregorypeckory

Жыл бұрын

Great comment, and Zippy the pinhead rocks!

@ZippyThePinhead

Жыл бұрын

@@Gregorypeckory 🤣

Thx Doug, Thank you Jeff Beck 🙏 🎸

you know... getting old is a damn shame... but if you asked me to trade youth for the opportunity to live in the times of such musical giants as Jeff Beck, then I'd have to say thanks but no thanks. Having a singular style is such a rare thing... Jeff is certainly prominently featured on any guitar Mt. Rushmore. Gone now, but the music lasts forever.

@christineayres7199

Жыл бұрын

Bacterial Meningitis is evil , how on earth he got that god only knows and usually its a treatable disease but sadly if not caught in time death occurs quickly , RIP to Jeff Beck another tragic loss of 2023

Thank god we saw him last year in Manchester. I told my wife " he's getting old we must go!" .....little did we know. What a super star.

@eclecticNhectic

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Kingston NY last fall for us.

That exchange between Tal and Jeff is so wonderful. ❤

Thanks Maestro.

The greatest electric guitarist to date.

Jeff Beck is one of those musicians who makes every note a symphony. No one ever played like he did.

Thanks Doug..awesome tribute to the great Jeff Beck.

Oh Man, that reaction was wonderful!! But we're all getting older!! All our Heroes are leaving us!! But they get as close as they can do to Immortality !!. With the Incredible Musical Legacy that they leave us!!!. X

Man those guys were so lucky to get to watch Jeff like that

I remember when this album came out, and this song will always live on in my memory. It also lead me to prog rock and beyond.

Rock In Peace Jeff.

That's my favourite version of Beck's Bolero, just blows everyone away....and the sheer joy on Jeff's face just lifts your heart. What a genius, and what a lovely guy too.

He was performing for us so recently, and we all though I can't wait until next time! And now there is no next time.

Greatest live guitarist I’ve ever seen in my life! I did not get him on studio albums but he opened my eyes on stage. I’ve seen most of the greats play and none play such a simple tone with such amazing control. He makes simplicity sound so complex, a true guitar genius. RIP!

@Io-Io-Io

Жыл бұрын

'Where were you' will get you...

@GreenDistantStar

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I had the good fortune to see Jeff live with Jan Hammer in 1976 and once more in 2009. I was left speechless both times. The worldwide outpouring of grief for his passing initially surprised me. But no, he was respected by so many people on so many levels, it's no surprise at all. His face now on the Mt. Rushmore of electric guitarists, RIP Mr. Beck.

@jimc4839

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. Other musicians loved jamming with him live. He was the master of improvisation. He gave us so much and will be sorely missed.

@nolongerthere

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Saw him in a large outdoor venue in 2018, and he completely disproved the notion that you can't play soft, beautiful songs in that kind of setting without them getting lost to the noise and energy of a large crowd at a rock concert. He mixed it up and has us all mesmerized. I'm grateful to have seen many of my idols, but none like him.

@sebatianalvarado7171

Жыл бұрын

Roy Buchanan was to me ... a mentor for Beck .. cause we ended as lovers is actually dedicated to ROY from jeff on ... blow by blow ... if you listen to roy you see on ended as lovers its abit buchananish ... Roy wrote a song to Beck called ... my friend jeff ... well worth the listen ..

Cheers Doug, from "Becks Bolero" to "Wired" & "Blow by Blow" Jeff Beck's guitar virtuosity has moved my soul & my body. R.I.P. Jeff & Boogie on.

@firefox3187

Жыл бұрын

elegy for dunkirk is haunting

@davidblake5415

Жыл бұрын

@@firefox3187 I agree that is a suburb track. The whole Emotion and Commotion album would be an excellent Choice for Doug. I’d like to see his reaction, not only to Elegy for Dunkirk but also Nessun Dorma!

His version of Nitin Sahwney's "Nadia" is so amazing and so close to the orginal vocal performance, incredible. rip Jeff

I was lucky enough to see him twice . So sad. I cannot continue watching. I was at RS. I'm crying.

Sadly, many great guitarists, when not a member of a renowned super group e.g. Cream, Zeppelin, Floyd (and I love Gilmour), Allman Bros., Deep Purple etc., seem to become forgotten, when lists of GOATs are compiled. Then, almost like a curveball, Jeff Beck's name is mentioned, and it's OMG YES, I almost forgot about him! Immediately he gets propelled to the top (or close) of the list. I personally feel it's pointless to say who's the GOAT, but Jeff is one of the GOATs. I'm now going to listen to People Get Ready with former bandmate Rod Stewart. RIP Jeff

Man, I love Jeff Beck. I had a chance to see him live back in 2002. It was awesome. So much talent and creativity in many music genres. Very sad.

Quote from the man, from back in the 80s "If you make a mistake during a solo, do it again and everyone will think it was on purpose"

When Blow By Blow was released in 1975, Jeff’s music forever became a part of my life. I only got to see him once live, but I was seated front row and center🙂 It was a memorable show to say the very least. Jeff may no longer be with us, but his music lives on. R.I.P to the Grandmaster of Guitar.

Live at Ronnie Scott's is hands down one of my favorite live performance DVDs in my collection, and the rest of the band is pretty damn talented to, Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and the young Tal Wilkenfield on bass.

@larsscholz3762

Жыл бұрын

And do not forget the legendary Jason Rebello, such a great player on the keys. He played with them all, Sting, Marsalis, Collins, Gabriel, ...

@larsscholz3762

Жыл бұрын

Tal was 20 years old back then... how is it possible to be that good at that age?

@Keith_KC8TCQ

Жыл бұрын

Practice, and getting to really know/understand your instrument. Same with any instrument really, taking the time to learn how to get the most out of it. Like a drummer. A really good drummer, for example Carl Palmer, will know each part of his drum kit and know how to get many sounds out of each individual part of it.

That was a graet band. I was so lucky to see him in Copenhagen this year.

Been close to tears so many times this week. Jeff was such a beautiful soul and it came through in his playing. Heard some lovely tributes this week from people he worked with or just hung out with ans everyone said how down to earth he was, something you see in the documentary.

Just the word phenomenal comes to mind.

I saw Jeff Beck with Tal , Vinnie and Jason back in 2009 at the Manchester Apollo . Awesome experience , just amazing musicianship!

Rest in Peace..... The 6th String Warrior!!!!!!!!!!

I am seriously hurt by this loss of a Giant in Guitarist. I have been a fan since the early 70's, aware of him in the late 60's, held in awe from every live performance and album. I will miss his humility and stage presence and magic in guitar like no one prior, nor ever again. We salute you Mr. Jeff Beck! Always in our hearts.

I was lucky enough to have seen Beck in Nashville about 8 yrs ago with Paul Rogers and Ann Wilson.

With the incredible Jason Rebello on Keys, the insanely talented Vince Coliauta on drums, and Tal Wilkenfeld (who looks like she’s 14, but she’s 21 in this video) is talented way beyond her years.

@plantdesigns7889

Жыл бұрын

She still looks like she hasn't aged.

@Pix2GoStudios

Жыл бұрын

That version of "Cause We Ended As Lovers" was the first time I'd ever seen or heard of Tal. I remember wondering "Is that his daughter? Grand-daughter? To be that good, she has to be..." Seeing Jeff obviously having so much fun playing with that particular lineup of his band was such a joy!

@melodiemaker86

Жыл бұрын

Jason travelled a long time with Jeff, must be a massive sad day for him too!

@matto9734

Жыл бұрын

VINNIE COLAIUTA... geez

@kujibo

Жыл бұрын

I first saw Tal way back when this performance came out. I wondered what (looked like) a 14 year old was doing on stage with these well-seasoned master musicians. Then she breaks into the bass solo. Her name was immediately burned into my mind right there, never to be forgotten. An amazing player.

Iam at loss over this since 7th grade I been knowing his work iam 62 in a couple weeks oh this is to painful 💔 😢

Superb tribute

Thank you Jeff..guitar hero

I saw him play live in Atlanta 3 months ago in what turned out to be his last solo performance. At 78 years old I didn't see any falloff of quality from when I saw him in 33 years ago. He looked like a young man on stage. RIP Jeff

david bowie and now jeff beck... two of my lifelong absolute favorites gone 🤨

I heard bolero one day and I was down the rabbit hole of Jeff Beck catalog. Afterwards I got my hands on Ronnie Scott's. I decided I needed to see him in concert I got to do that twice and I only regret not being able to see him more.

Agreed, a true original, unique, the biggest loss to creative, artistic guitar music since 1970, your music will live forever. Goodbye Jeff, you will be sorely missed. A fan of decades.

Not a better to go on to bigger things, RIP Jeff Beck...

Thanks Doug, 3 of my all time favorite Jeff Beck songs...RIP

those two albums Wired and Blow by Blow were just incredible !

Jeff Beck invented a new alphabet, language and vocabulary for the electric guitar.

@mrbr4587

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

Jeff made his guitar sing like none other.

Wired is one of the greatest most influential fusion albums RIP Jeff Beck

That live at Ronnie Scott’s session is so good. Really felt Jeff’s passing. Too soon.

R.I.P. Jeff.....he will be missed!!!

We had „Cause We‘ve Ended As Lovers“ play at my dads funeral. 😞

Cause weve ended as lovers ❤️❤️❤️

So few people in their remembrances of Jeff Beck, are posting "Where Were You?". Possibly one of the most emotionally played guitar solos of all time. Thank you Jeff beck for all those years of unique virtuosity. I've been listening to him since he began playing. Like those of greatness before him, he will be sadly missed.

@gewijdebehaeghel6935

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I will be doing a tribute to Jeff Beck radio show in a couple of weeks and 'Where Were You' is what I'm going to end the programme with.

RIP to one of the most innovative, creative and technically brilliant guitarists in the last 50 years. That's a great trio of songs you picked. You really can't get a better rhythm section than Vinnie Colaiuta and Tal Wilkenfeld (who I believe was 20 y/o when the Ronny Scott gig was recorded!).

I've always said that you can judge a musician by who they can get to come play backup. Case in point right here....

BLUE WIND ..MY FAVORITE FROM HIM! SAW JEFF ONCE WITH SANTANA BACK IN THE 1990*S. AMAZING MUSICIAN ..FLY ON YARDBIRD

My first experience with Jeff beck was when I was a kid and heard the Policeman's Ball, a charity concert in England. He played this with Clapton and I was amazed then by him. I had heard of the Yardbirds but never realized the relation until later. Then in the 80s, he came out with Flash. I was into EVH by then and thought there was no one better until I heard "People Get Ready". By then Beck had given up the pick and the music changed. It was as if he saw EVH and said "oh, so you want to play with both hands?" " I'll see your two-hand tapping and shred that to pieces!" I was hooked from then on.. His playing with Tina Turner on "Steel Claw" was amazing and of course, I devoured everything I could by him. You are correct about his control of the strings and whammy bar. He makes the guitar do whatever he thinks of.. This rendition of "Cause we ended as lovers" is amazing.. And he freely gives space to the other musicians.. Thank you for this tribute..

I’ve got to watch this concert again. My favorite is “Angel…” with the slide over the pickups. I love that performance.

Page and Beck grew up close to each orher and knew each other since they were 13 years old.

Very well done sir, we have indeed lost one of the greats…

Nice way to share your thoughts about, and appreciation of, Jeff Beck. Much appreciated.

The Ronnie Scott’s lineup was my personal favorite. I was fortunate to see him on back to nights not to long after this. Amazing shows. His music will live forever ❤

Saw him from front row at Oxford theatre in 2014. So glad i did

His cover of Nitin Sawhney’s Nadia ❤️ R.I.P. Jeff Beck 🤟🏻