Beck Performs With His Composer Father for First Time

One of L.A.'s favorite sons Beck played a headlining show in his hometown Saturday night before a sold-out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl. The impressive 90-minute set the musical chameleon showing each of his many colors, starting with a rocking greatest hits run that kicked off with 'Loser,' followed by 'Nausea' and 'Devil's Haircut.'

But the evening's most special event came when Beck was joined by a full orchestra, conducted by his father, David Campbell.

As the orchestra added lush flourishes to the Nick Drake-esque 'Round the Bend' and the haunting 'Lonesome Tears,' Beck thanked the L.A. Philharmonic and Campbell multiple times, though the singer never mentioned his relationship with Campbell. Still, after a superb 'Chemtrails' closed the show, father and son walked off the stage, arms around each other, wrapping up one hell of a homecoming for the singer.



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