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“It wouldn’t have worked!” Keith Richards on why Jeff Beck wasn’t the right fit for the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney’s bass carnage – and why his 5-string Telecaster works
By Tom Poak published
In a new interview in the latest Guitar Player, Keith Richards opens up about Charlie Watts, Jeff Beck, playing with McCartney and this theory on why his 5-string Telecaster works

Jeff Beck: "I’ve Done a Whole Tour with a Fender Twin When Stevie Ray Vaughan Was Going Through About Four Billion Watts... He Asked Me, ‘What the Hell Are You Using? Are Your Amps Under the Stage?’”
By Art Thompson published
The late Strat-master discusses his thoughts on volume (and when loud becomes too loud), playing classical melodies on the electric guitar, and why he favored a trusty Fender amp onstage and in the studio.

Watch Jeff Beck Play Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” and Blow TV Host's Mind
By Rod Brakes published
Video The audience is left stunned while the presenter is rendered speechless by this awesome display of guitar-playing talent

Listen to Jeff Beck’s Newly Released “Superstition” Live Recording Ahead of the Epic Beck, Bogert & Appice Boxed Set
By Rod Brakes published
Revisited by Jeff Beck prior to his death, the ‘Live in Japan 1973, Live in London 1974’ boxed set showcases previously unreleased live performances from his legendary power trio

Listen to the New ‘Jeff Beck Tribute’ EP
By Rod Brakes published
Featuring previously unreleased material, this three-track collection appears ahead of next week’s Royal Albert Hall tribute concerts

“I Wouldn’t Want to Go Through All That Again. It All Turned out Fine, Though”: Jeff Beck Reflects on a Life Devoted to Guitar
By Gary Graff published
The legendary guitarist sat down for a chat and opened up before his 2009 Rock Hall honors and show-stopping all-star jam

“I Feel That I’m Kind of Underrated”: In 2008, Harvey Goldsmith Got a Phone Call That Changed His Life… And Revived Jeff Beck’s Career
By Gary Graff published
The U.K.’s best-known concert promoter raised Beck’s profile considerably in both music and pop culture

“When I Heard Pavarotti Sing It, I Thought, All This Is Is Sophisticated Blues”: How Jeff Beck’s Unlikely “Nessun Dorma” Cover Earned Him a Grammy
By Gary Graff published
Along with an interpretation of the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life,” the guitarist’s oddball tribute tunes have earned high praise
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