Icon who died in 2023 was praised by Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist due to his refined technique and ability to make the instrument “speak”
Died in 2023, Jeff Beck He established himself in a decades-long career as a guitar giant. However, because he was not as popular as some of his contemporaries, he is not always remembered as he should.
One of the great defenders of the musician’s legacy is Zakk Wylde. The guitarist of the band Ozzy Osbourne recalled the idol in an interview with the podcast Mistress Carrie (with transcription of Ultimate Guitar).
Initially, Wyldewho also leads the Black Label Society and plays on the celebration tour Panthercommented on the last times he saw the legendary musician live. Then, he cited the lyrical capacity of Beck with the instrument.
We saw Jeff Beck play at the Iridium, a really small place, and it was amazing. But all you have to do is go to YouTube and watch some of his videos. I was on the last tour he did, when he was playing the Hollywood Bowl and places like that. When he plays ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ or something like that, it’s amazing. We’re talking about someone who can make a guitar talk. How lyrical and technical he is in his playing, it’s a complete package.”
Zakk Wylde on Jeff Beck
To reaffirm your view on Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde turned to another guitar legend: John McLaughlinfamous for having played with Miles Davis, Santana, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Paco de Luciabetween others. He said:
I want to say that John McLaughlin, who is also one of the greatest guitarists of all time, John McLaughlin said, ‘Jeff Beck is my favorite guitarist.’ That came from John McLaughlin.”
Praise from Eric Clapton
Who has also always recognized the firepower of Beck he was Eric Claptonwhom he replaced in Yardbirds in the 1960s. Before that, “Slowhand” already admired him.
The story was told in an interview with the channel The Real Music Observer (via website Igor Miranda). Clapton declared:
Jeff Beck was part of a group called The Tridents, a band that didn’t have much visibility. I was known in the region, but I went to one of the shows, saw them and thought that if I changed my mind [em relação ao The Yardbirds]I couldn’t go back because this guy had what it took. I didn’t think he could handle it, so that night was the first time I saw someone use pedals, effects and a mini rack.”
Eric Clapton left in 1965 to play with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakerswith whom he stayed for a year. Afterwards, he helped compose the Cream and made history.
Jeff Beck remained in Yardbirds until 1966, when he was fired for missing shows too much. He even played together with Jimmy Pagewhich was the only one of this formation to continue until 1968. This year the Led Zeppelinwith the addition of Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (low) and John Bonham (battery).
Collaborated: André Luiz Fernandes.
Source: Rollingstone
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