Jeff Beck

About the artist

Jeff Beck was a legendary English guitarist whose groundbreaking style reshaped the boundaries of rock, blues, and jazz fusion. Born in 1944, Beck first gained fame with The Yardbirds, where his innovative use of feedback and distortion revolutionized guitar playing. After leaving the band, he formed The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, releasing influential albums like Truth and Beck-Ola, which paved the way for heavy rock. Throughout his solo career, Beck was known for constantly reinventing his sound, blending genres and embracing cutting-edge techniques. Landmark albums like Blow by Blow and Wired showcased his mastery of instrumental music, earning him critical acclaim. Over the decades, he collaborated with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and more recently, Johnny Depp. A two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and an eight-time Grammy winner, Beck’s expressive, fingerstyle playing and creative use of effects inspired generations of musicians. His music remains a testament to the limitless potential of the guitar.