Jeff Beck Group Concerts and InterviewsJeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds and eventually went on to form his own group in 1967. A guitar hero, Beck produced hard-edged blues, reworking blues standards in a tumultuous, shattering style. Although each new incarnation of the Jeff Beck Group would end quickly, the first group, with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart, was probably the most exciting musically. Beck's guitar playing style has been very important to heavy metal as he was an early exponent of distortion, note bending and power playing. He also brought a highly technical style to early heavy metal....more |
