Backstage With Jeff Beck

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  • Опубліковано 17 жов 2013
  • Guitarist Jeff Beck, a virtuoso of the Fender Stratocaster, talks to the WSJ's John Jurgensen about touring with Brian Wilson, bonding with Jimi Hendrix and losing patience with Rod Stewart
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 130

  • @jerrys8691
    @jerrys8691 Рік тому +19

    RIP Jeff Beck. Thank you for all your music, being a stand up guy.

  • @jimhood1202
    @jimhood1202 3 роки тому +24

    What a breath of fresh air. No nonesense, no pretence. Just a guy with a lifetime of experience who's created milestones in music history looking to the future with his trusty strat in hand and the infinite possibilities they can make. Great interview. Thanks.

  • @jamescox8402
    @jamescox8402 Рік тому +4

    Saw the Truth band in D.C. in '68, and Jeff in Australia in '77 with Jan Hammer. Never watched any video more than Jeff and band at Ronnie Scott's. No rock guitarists from the '60s have been innovating at the level of Jeff. Thank you Jeff.

  • @LukeCorradine
    @LukeCorradine Рік тому +4

    Will always be thankful for what you left behind, to those who are still here, still playing. You will always be the best!

  • @williamtaylor5193
    @williamtaylor5193 3 роки тому +10

    Hats off to musicians like Beck who can still bring patience and generosity to interviews after all these years.

  • @bedbug11
    @bedbug11 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful interview. Especially now, when we can look back at this remarkable person.

  • @raymondvaughan6262
    @raymondvaughan6262 Рік тому +6

    Sad loss great guitarist never be forgotten one off no one will sound like jeff again master of the whammy bar and volume control thanks jeff for all the years of listening to you rip jeff

  • @turnerhq12
    @turnerhq12 10 років тому +101

    Such a humble, honest down to earth musical icon you will seldom meet. Thank god for Jeff Beck.

    • @mrfester42
      @mrfester42 7 років тому +6

      He's honest for sure and I've always loved his playing. He's a rock standard and so much more but he's not so humble which is not to say that he's a braggart. There's nothing soft or easy going about him. That is NOT a knock because those are some of the qualities that have got him where he is. He's tough and stubborn and very driven and he simply doesn't go where he doesn't want to go. He's polite but he is not humble. I've seen it in person. If you try pushing him you'll be surprised because you be pushed back.

    • @slimturnpike
      @slimturnpike 6 років тому +1

      mrfester42 I agree. The shades tell it all.

    • @madamefeast4824
      @madamefeast4824 4 роки тому +1

      Jeff Beck is my guitar God. U are the first person I've ever heard call him humble... New to him?

    • @werby44
      @werby44 Рік тому +1

      Rip…

  • @avaspielberg3144
    @avaspielberg3144 Рік тому +3

    This is an indepth, great interview. I've watched many.
    This one stands out and I'm glad ( all over J Beck reference) GOD BLESS ALL OF US ABOVE AND Down HERE IN EARTH SCHOOL
    MISS YOU JEFF 🕊️💙😔✝️🌠🎶

  • @JoeHernandez1210
    @JoeHernandez1210 Рік тому +4

    Fantastic interview. RIP Jeff Beck 🙏

  • @KowankoMusic
    @KowankoMusic 8 років тому +26

    THE GREATEST. Love hearing him talk, too. So humble and in touch with himself and where he is in his musical journey.

  • @redhead5150
    @redhead5150 10 років тому +28

    Jeff Beck, My all-time guitar god !!! People to this day can't figure out how he gets the guitar to sing like that.

  • @Kroeber38
    @Kroeber38 6 років тому +12

    To be liked by Hendrix in his guitar playing must be an honor even for a guitarist as incredible and brilliant as Mr. Beck!

  • @kaiarnenordhaug4053
    @kaiarnenordhaug4053 Рік тому +2

    Jeff beck RIP.. LEGEND!

  • @Prendey
    @Prendey 8 років тому +26

    I think Jeff Beck is the only guy who can make me laugh or cry with a guitar solo, sometimes both with the same solo.

    • @mrfester42
      @mrfester42 7 років тому +1

      Try Roy Buchanan. He had that same ability.

    • @scccott
      @scccott 4 роки тому

      I kinda do both with his interviews as well - from his humor, wisdom, pathos/passion; lather & repeat. Infinite inspiration to create and soar.

  • @kevinmccarty4242
    @kevinmccarty4242 Рік тому +2

    "I'd love to learn to play it..." The idea that you can never stop exploring new boundaries.

  • @bob5951
    @bob5951 9 років тому +11

    Saw him in april at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Every time I see him, I smile for rest of the week . . . once again I was smiling. So enjoyable . . . He's a Monster Guitarist.

  • @gimmeagig
    @gimmeagig 8 років тому +21

    I love this interview. Jeff is one of the coolest guys ever.

  • @mikesheridan4071
    @mikesheridan4071 2 роки тому +1

    Jeff always has very nice things to say about Jimi... Very Nice!!!

  • @bradleach6297
    @bradleach6297 5 років тому +3

    Jeff's talent will always stand on it's own. I sometimes run with Jeff's songs which are as great today as they were when I first listened.

  • @stephenstpierre4728
    @stephenstpierre4728 4 роки тому +2

    i allways loved jeffs style.

  • @GraffitiPhysical
    @GraffitiPhysical 9 років тому +7

    Jeff Beck has changed his style and kept relevant. I like his stuff he's doing now, really dynamic.

  • @threeleggedman
    @threeleggedman 5 років тому +2

    The greatness of Jeff Beck. Saw him the other night and he was amazing, as usual.

  • @KootenayGuitar
    @KootenayGuitar 8 років тому +8

    Beautiful interview with Jeff.

  • @allenmcdaniel1470
    @allenmcdaniel1470 8 років тому +11

    SO glad this hot-rodder is still with us and still havin' the vicar over for tea. Still havin' fun up there, Thank God.

  • @Challender
    @Challender 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You, Mr. Beck, you inspired many including myself.

  • @lellyblob5497
    @lellyblob5497 Рік тому +2

    A real down to earth guy love you Jeff x

  • @jewellmendes1496
    @jewellmendes1496 4 роки тому +2

    There are so many great guitarist. Jeff Beck came from the Hendrix era He stands tall no one sounds like Jeff I love the sounds he can create he’s a guitar Legend.🎸🔥

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 4 роки тому +2

    As interesting on a personal level, as he is musically. Bright, quick, insightful. And an absolute genius with a guitar.

  • @nikolauseder
    @nikolauseder 3 роки тому +2

    Sir Jeff Beck is a humble, down to Earth Guitar God, who sings with his Guitars.....everybody knows .....God bless

  • @091053JG
    @091053JG 9 років тому +14

    There is never any doubt as to who is in command of the stage when a guitar is in the hands of Jeff Beck.

  • @jgcl138
    @jgcl138 6 років тому +4

    Fascinating insightful interview of the supreme guitar man that I have followed since I first heard and met him 53 years ago. Just wish he could do more something with Rod, how about a revamped "I've been drinking" their best collaboration, without any doubt. Maybe though it couldn't be bettered?

  • @iamanovercomer3253
    @iamanovercomer3253 4 роки тому +2

    Jeff Beck is a true artist , he is down to earth ❗ His 🎸🎵🎶 sings ❗
    Fender 🇺🇸 strat 🎸 👍

  • @SonnyCider
    @SonnyCider 5 років тому +3

    a truly unique voice on the guitar. stopping the interview when he wanted to talk was disappointing, what a MO

  • @hobiehanson
    @hobiehanson 9 років тому +57

    One of the best guitarists on the planet.

    • @kathmandoo
      @kathmandoo 8 років тому +1

      +Dave Jones Yes ne is THE best - BUT why do they interview him as a God in such an awful stage set???

    • @hobiehanson
      @hobiehanson 8 років тому

      Who knows.

    • @jeffcallaway1307
      @jeffcallaway1307 7 років тому

      Dave Jones

    • @michaelconsuegra7316
      @michaelconsuegra7316 3 роки тому

      He may not be a very good vocalist, but he's a great guitartist.

    • @hobiehanson
      @hobiehanson 3 роки тому

      @@michaelconsuegra7316 I've never heard him sing. I don't think he does sing.

  • @ralex3697
    @ralex3697 7 років тому +5

    So talented Jeff Beck

  • @jdexposure
    @jdexposure 8 років тому +37

    Dear Mr. Wall Street Journal reporter...When Jeff Beck wants to talk, you listen. When he's ready to open up a vein, you attach a DieHard car battery to your camcorder and let him testify. You DO NOT end the interview! Sheesh!

    • @neville.peterdrinkwater372
      @neville.peterdrinkwater372 6 років тому +1

      I saw Jeff Beck and band nov.2009. Enmore theatre Newtown Australia. Thank You Jeff.

    • @jimhood1202
      @jimhood1202 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. That was a golden opportunity. My heart sank when Jeff said "that's it?" 🙄

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 9 років тому +11

    The best, period.

  • @jasonstone8587
    @jasonstone8587 5 років тому +6

    One of the most underatted guitar players. ...top of the pile when it comes to melody

    • @hobiehanson
      @hobiehanson 3 роки тому +3

      I don't think he's underrated. The world knows he is possibly the best Strat player on the planet. He's in a class with McLaughlin and Herring.

  • @edge2sword186
    @edge2sword186 4 роки тому +8

    He should do an album with some Ventures stuff Surf and Hot Rod 60's music .

  • @rextucker3184
    @rextucker3184 10 років тому +8

    An honest-to-God Rock Star.

  • @cabalofdemons
    @cabalofdemons 5 років тому +9

    Jeff was the best guitarist that played in The Yardbirds. Clapton and Page are great, but Beck's style is so eclectic and out of the box. I think that's why he hasn't enjoyed the same commercial popularity as the former, but Jeff is the man, blow by blow.

    • @whynottalklikeapirat
      @whynottalklikeapirat 2 роки тому

      Not that I fundamentally disagree, but define the box?

    • @cabalofdemons
      @cabalofdemons 2 роки тому

      @@whynottalklikeapirat He didn't stick to the blues and played a variety of styles. He also released fewer albums.

  • @getredytagetredy
    @getredytagetredy 7 років тому +13

    god bless jeff beck

  • @johncourtneidge
    @johncourtneidge Рік тому +1

    Very noteworthy that it was the sessions at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in Soho, London that were fed into the interview. I don't think that those sessions will ever be surpassed. We are bkessed to have them recorded on UA-cam.

  • @paulband4453
    @paulband4453 11 місяців тому

    Loved you then, love you now, love you forever, live forever Jeff.

  • @dat219
    @dat219 5 років тому +2

    I was lucky to see JB Group in the Filmore East 1971 Great Show 2 double stack Marshalls 16 12" speakers 2- 50 or 100 watt plexi heads

  • @markrobinson8410
    @markrobinson8410 Рік тому

    Always my favorite guitarist

  • @DarrylWhiteguitar
    @DarrylWhiteguitar 4 роки тому

    Such a beautiful man (and my favorite rock guitarist).

  • @paulharris8551
    @paulharris8551 10 років тому +12

    I heard the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart back in the day and they were BOTH front-men. Jeff was the official leader and all the guitar lovers in the audience were there for him but Rod did a terrific job on vocals and they played off each other extremely well. Jeff's concern is that Rod's aging voice has pushed him into material that has no role for an aggressive guitarist.

    • @jessetwo1
      @jessetwo1 5 років тому +2

      paul harris get a copy of truth on album not cd. Then you will know were all the Becks fans come from.

  • @brttmartin9
    @brttmartin9 7 років тому +2

    never thought about that before the way Jeff says Hendrix threw the lyric out at you - he's right.

  • @jaded777777
    @jaded777777 9 років тому +1

    cannot wait to see him in the spring

  • @garymorgan3314
    @garymorgan3314 3 роки тому +1

    He’s the best. Simples. Lovely man too and the only sixties god who’s still improving. A sublime talent and a humble and amusing man. Probably my favourite musician and my ambition is to meet him: lives in the same county as me, Sussex.

  • @morleymarcella3122
    @morleymarcella3122 Рік тому +1

    Long live the King of the Strat! 🇨🇦🎼🎸

  • @mcfcguvnors
    @mcfcguvnors 10 років тому +4

    saw JB on SNL recently when i saw jagger i thought oh no ffs,but they blew me away with 2 great blue numbers,becks a legend & should be recognised as such

    • @garymorgan3314
      @garymorgan3314 3 роки тому

      He is recognised as such:, ask May, Gilmour, Page, Hugh Hopper, Blackmore: they all rate Beck as top man by a mile.

  • @NoahSeidenberg
    @NoahSeidenberg 6 років тому +2

    My musical hero!

  • @newmoon54
    @newmoon54 7 років тому +8

    he's one heck of a nice man! very rare in the egotistical music scene!

  • @susankirkland3852
    @susankirkland3852 Рік тому

    Jeff liked bossy people 🤗🥰….. lovely informative and human interview RIP Jeff ❤🎶🙏

  • @bengunns9500
    @bengunns9500 8 років тому +3

    what a great sense of humour Jeff has got, ill write you a song where you have to sing Jeff.

  • @mattojorojo
    @mattojorojo 10 років тому +2

    He is the best.

  • @ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz
    @ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 4 роки тому

    Excellent interviewer and questions.

  • @kentstatedesign
    @kentstatedesign 10 років тому +3

    Best guitar in the Galaxy !!

  • @songsabai3794
    @songsabai3794 9 років тому +1

    what generous guy!

  • @wah3094
    @wah3094 4 роки тому

    Legend!!

  • @bonneman66
    @bonneman66 Рік тому

    Definition of Authentic in Guitar Language!

  • @zyzzyvacation
    @zyzzyvacation 5 років тому

    Jeff had a modest top 20 hit in 1967 with "Hi Ho Silver Lining" which he sang and featured Rod Stewart (backing vocals) and John Paul Jones (bass).

    • @gunslinger1946
      @gunslinger1946 4 роки тому +1

      Wired Weird it's still a song that even today people get up and sing, great solo music.

  • @bertilknudsen
    @bertilknudsen 4 роки тому +1

    Well, that's him singing on The Nazz Are Blue on the Roger album with Yardbirds, isn't it?

  • @douglasmurphy9127
    @douglasmurphy9127 4 роки тому

    great guy virtuoso guitarist plays a strat so did jimi

  • @Belfreyite
    @Belfreyite 6 років тому

    Jeff Beck is a National Treasure.

    • @scccott
      @scccott 4 роки тому

      international T.

  • @jettramel
    @jettramel 10 років тому +1

    My greatest influences and yea love to work on some cars with him, I turn a wrench

  • @axxellein
    @axxellein Рік тому

    TRES Cool et Heavy

  • @JohnDoe-xu2vx
    @JohnDoe-xu2vx Рік тому +2

    Looking at how strong Jeff's hands are.

  • @markreed4594
    @markreed4594 4 роки тому +1

    DO YOURSELF A FAVOR IF HE EVER COMES AROUND YOUR WAY YOU MUST SEE HIM PLAY LIVE YOU WON'T REGRET IT JEFF IS THE GUITAR HERO

  • @dockaiser
    @dockaiser 5 років тому +5

    " .... I like bossy people, ... ". I can't believe he said that. I think he meant bossy woman ... don't we all love them, specially when they are talented ... lol

  • @MegaJohnhammond
    @MegaJohnhammond 7 років тому +9

    I'm a huge fan, but really, you had to interview him like, out in the hallway?

  • @pappyodanial
    @pappyodanial 4 роки тому +1

    He threw the lyric at you.. yes.

  • @mikekorzek9056
    @mikekorzek9056 3 роки тому +1

    I need a Rosewood Neck...

  • @Allan-et5ig
    @Allan-et5ig 9 років тому +12

    Beck is much more complicated a personality than a "truly humble guy."

  • @kennethterrell7409
    @kennethterrell7409 4 роки тому +1

    Ok Petsoounds was one of the most genious efforts of all time. It was the preginegor of Sargeant pepper. That album would not have existed but for Pet Sounds. Wilson did everything with the ear of a conductor. The only thing in my lifetime that comes close is Thriiler.

  • @jimmyakins5139
    @jimmyakins5139 8 років тому +1

    woo

  • @AFaceintheCrowd01
    @AFaceintheCrowd01 Рік тому

    I like what he said about Wilson when this tour was over: ”he belongs in care.” Meaning, psychiatric care.

  • @twinsmm1
    @twinsmm1 9 років тому +8

    i would've loved to see vinnie stay with beck.

    • @allenmcdaniel1470
      @allenmcdaniel1470 8 років тому

      +twinsmm1 Ditto, but change Vinnie to ROD.

    • @kevindonovan6727
      @kevindonovan6727 4 роки тому +1

      @@allenmcdaniel1470 Rod don't play like that anymore doesn't sing like that anymore and Mister Beck is not going to jeopardize one hot rod dollar.

  • @gillesbourgeois5348
    @gillesbourgeois5348 6 років тому +1

    funny, they don't talk about Corsica...or Françoise Hardy...or Thomas?

  • @davefoster3918
    @davefoster3918 9 років тому +3

    He talks about a lot of things, but for some reason omits to mention when he was in Spinal Tap, the greatest rock (mock) band ever

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 Рік тому

    Like his way of thinking not an all rounder master of one

  • @lipiarskisteve
    @lipiarskisteve 10 місяців тому

    it's the link between Keith moon and beck...

  • @braxtonolita
    @braxtonolita 3 роки тому +1

    so wait, you had access to Jeff beck ... and asked him 6 minutes worth of questions.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  • @joefox9765
    @joefox9765 Рік тому +1

    Talk about modest

  • @deluxairhead
    @deluxairhead 5 років тому

    Hows the ohh l'm still trying to learn how to play response, thats a man never satisfied........

  • @Magnidude
    @Magnidude 3 роки тому

    It's generally overlooked that Jeff really look like one that is supposed be a guitar god!

  • @tremeloco
    @tremeloco 6 років тому +1

    Jeff Beck + Rod Stewart is Led Zeppelin before Zep.

  • @Nonexistent.187
    @Nonexistent.187 11 місяців тому

    Dont get me wrong, I love Jeff Beck as a person but man look at 6 48 , his hands are almost bigger than he is omg

  • @ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz
    @ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 4 роки тому

    Beck is God

  • @davidwatkins204
    @davidwatkins204 5 років тому

    This bloke, he makes Satriani sound silly .

  • @babyblue6743
    @babyblue6743 3 роки тому

    Why has he got shades on in a room. Trying to look cool, he’s a mature man, he doesn’t need to

  • @dman2188
    @dman2188 7 років тому +4

    what's with people today .. this humble b's is a standard that they apply to determine someone's great quality .. I don't care about humble .. I care about someone's honesty .. beck could say he was a terrible player and that would make him humble but also dishonest ...

    • @scccott
      @scccott 4 роки тому

      wise words

  • @jimtherevoltor
    @jimtherevoltor 3 роки тому

    I love jeff beck, but why has he come dressed as michael jackson?

  • @wildbill2122
    @wildbill2122 4 роки тому

    Much respect to Jeff Beck,Guitarist Extrordinaire..... but DUDE, SERIOUSLY ? Get RID OF THE WIG, it looks RIDIC !