Jeff Beck Moved to Tears by New Album

I'm happy to see Mr. Beck capturing some space in the imagination of 2010. I have admired this guys work for 40 years. One could hear even back in the old days that his musicianship went way beyond chops. He had even then a forward sensibility that made me sure he was and was going to be special. As a guitar player myself I can only say that his mastery is simultaneously inspiring and heart breaking. Inspiring in the way he can give voice to the full potential of the electric guitar. Heartbreaking in that he also makes me want to just chuck it all because it has all been spoken for and can't be said any better. What a wonderful talent. I'm glad to see him finally getting his just due.

I first saw Jeff Beck over 40 years ago! God that makes me feel old. I was totally taken by his guitar playing then and it never left me. I saw him again last night at Wolftrap's Filene Center in Northern, VA and I can say with complete confidence, it was the best concert I have ever seen. And I've seen just about everybody that I've wanted to see. First time I was emotionally high from a concert experience. There was some people smoking weed not too far away but that had nothing to do with it. LOL!

First saw Beck in 1975 and he blew our teenage minds. Saw him again January 2009, with my son, who was the same age as me in 1975, and Jeff blew our minds again. With thousands of gigs and numerous albums behind him, Jeff stands as THE guitarist's guitarist. His uncanny ability to take an entire genre of music, or classic song, and make it his own, is unparalleled. If you were given the chance to see Jimi live, would you have done it,knowing what you know now? Of course! Then see Jeff Beck live, while you can.

I've been a fan of Jeff Beck's since the 60's - certainly when his "TRUTH" album came out. Being a drummer at the the time, I wore out the grooves practicing to that album! "Ain't Superstitious" was ear candy to me!

For whatever reason, I never had the chance to see him play live (watching a ton of youTube videos is not quite the same - not even watching Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club DVD!).

Well, recently (April 22, 2010) I was fortunate enough to see (for free!) Jeff Beck play at a small, 200 seat state-of-the-art theater located at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA

All I can say is: WOW - the man's guitar playing is sick!! He is at his peak -at 66 no less - the best ever! There's no need to repeat all the previous comments about him, except to say, he is a guitar genius who has created his own language of notes and playing (and without a pick!) that no one else can own. A true original!

There are a few guitarists I respect as passionate players, influential artists and true innovators. Hendrix, SRV, EVH and Jeff Beck (and a few others) are on my list.

Right now, the top honor goes to Jeff Beck! Thanks Jeff, for entertaining us with your creative genius, great taste and soulful playing!

I've seen Jeff 5 or 6 times now. The best was the guitar shop tour w/ SRV. He was on fire because he had really solid competition sharing the same stage. I was in the front row at the Milwaukee auditorium and was blown away at how effortless and second nature his playing was.

Jeff Beck is without a doubt one the best guitar players on the planet. I have seen him 9 times over 40 years, and he never disappoints a show.

I saw the Jeff Beck group, featuring Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood at the same festival where "Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, featuring Jeremy Spencer" (as it appeared on the poster) made their debut.Also playing, John Mayall with Mick Taylor, and topping the bill...CREAM.
I reckon that Jeff Beck has really improved with age, although I recall he tore up the Imperial College (London) with BBA and the Hordern Pavilion (Sydney) when he toured with Jan Hammer.

Jeff is a player who has total mastery of his instrument.Whether you like the type of music he plays is personal but if you look over his career you will see he can play whatever he puts his mind to . Not many musicians are capable of that..if you look around on youtube thee are clips of him "fooling around " on the guitar.The man is on a different planet as far as his abilities.Totally unorthodox style but that is how he does what he does.Check him out "Live at Ronnie Scotts " for a showcase of what he can do.

I saw Jeff Beck at the starland ballroom in N.J........stood 10 feet from him......my mind is still blown.

I've been a fan of JB since the 70's. My wife and I got to meet him after the show in 2006 and he invited our whole group to travel to Mesa and see him the next night, as well as attending the end of tour wrap party. Saw him a few weeks ago and it was an azz kickin' show. I'd never miss an opportunity to see Jeff.