Ritchie Blackmore explains how Jeff Beck “cheated” — and set the tone for a generation of players to follow

The former Deep Purple man hasn’t always had kind words to say about his peers, but this legend was on another level in his ...

“Of course I was intimidated. He’s a genius. He’s Mozart!”: Joe Perry salutes his guitar heroes Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck

When Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry talks about his biggest influences, two names are always bound to come up: Jimmy Page and ...
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The Jeff Beck Cover That Had Jimmy Page “Terrified” To Listen

English rock bands in the ’60s were like revolving doors. These outfits shared members, broke down completely, and rebooted with completely different lineups. This kept things interesting for the ...
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The Surprisingly Personal Reason Why The Jeff Beck Group Didn’t Play Woodstock, Despite Being Invited

The Jeff Beck Group was originally slated to play the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, but they had to back out at the last ...
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He helped create a classic - Jeff Beck and Stevie Wonder’s biggest hit

Stevie Wonder created one of the most iconic songs in music history. But behind the scenes, Jeff Beck played a key role in its development. His influence helped shape the sound and direction of the ...