Music, Fashion, Culture - Set List

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Remembering Jeff Beck

I recognize Jeff Beck's name through Eric Clapton and their common link to the Yardbirds.  Jeff Beck's name would go on to be solidified in musical history on the ultimate stage - the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

June 24, 1944 - January 10, 2023


Background

Known well for being a member of the Yardbirds and his main spin off the Jeff Beck Group

11 studio albums
3 studio albums with the Jeff Beck Group

Honors

No. 5 in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists 
"one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock" - Rolling Stone
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Yardbirds (1992)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for solo career (2009)

Awards

8 Grammy Award nominations
6 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
1 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
1 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music

Follow the Wikipedia link above for Jeff's full career history.

No comments:

Post a Comment