Jeff Beck --Music and Cars Part 1 

30 years ago Jeff came to our house to deliver two rescue cats, he was with Celia Hammond at them time, I almost fell over when he walked in holding one of them. They had a cup of tea while we settled the cats in and he was just as you imagine, totally modest, interesting and a heart of gold……..RIP Jeff you will never be forgotten.

We've just lost Jeff and I am heartbroken, absolutely devastated. He was my hero and changed my life really and my musical influences, but he was always top of the tree and then some. There are lots of news shorts about his passing and the usual crass click bait "tributes" who know nothing about him. Watching this video about his passion for hot rods gives me comfort, because I love his sense of humour and character as well as his playing, and this is Jeff being Jeff. Fame, even though he was never super famous in the mainstream, sometimes got to Jeff, and hot rods was something he could delve into to almost escape guitar playing and music, even! Rest in rock n roll Jeff. Thank you for everything.

He never sold out to the elites, always stayed true to himself and music beliefs

Around 1978 or 1979 I was in Gratiot Auto Supply in Roseville, Michigan I was standing next to a guy with a black T-shirt with the sleeves cut off and the auto parts guy said they didn't have the part he wanted but they could order it, the guy with a British accent said he wasn't from there and lived in England. The guy looked familiar but I couldn't place him. I got half way home to Emmett, Michigan I realized I was standing right next to Jeff Beck!

Jeff Beck was a great buddy of Eric Clapton and Eric is into hot rods too, I guess Jeff put him onto Brizio's in South San Francisco, I was on a holiday in California from New Zealand with my buddy and we called into Brizio's back in 2015 and they were building a 32 3 window steel deuce for Eric, we were in the showroom and the guys said do you guys want to look around the shop, if you do just go out the back and talk to the guys, we were walking around taking to the guys on the floor, saw Jeff's roadster and Eric's 3 window which was about 75% finished, great guitarists, great hot rodders and Brizios shop left me with a lifelong memory ! RIP, Jeff.

R.I.P. Jeff, a great guitarist and great car builder.This interview is a tribute to a really genuine guy.

This gave me such a better impression of Jeff as a person. Some artists are 1 dimensional. Jeff is in a multiverse but still down to earth. Thanks for the interview.

Im still struggling with the reality of accepting the fact that Jeff Beck is no longer amongst the living. As selfish as that may sound? He was the best of the holy trinity of Beck, Clapton and Page in the 60s and 70s. He was the one who was most in tune with melodic structure. Its one of the most challenging things to a guitarist. Most of us guitarists learned the minor and major pentatonic scales and their respective patterns early, and it served us well to learn to jam to world music, blues and rock. But to truly understand what Jeff Beck did throughout his career was to be melodic and sing with the guitar, of course depending on the musical situation. Today I was working with a more advanced student on how to pick out melodies. I told him to listen to Jeff Beck's recordings of 'She's a Woman', 'A Day in the Life' and 'Over the Rainbow'. What he did with those tunes was nothing short of genius. I went on about identifying the key and go with the proper key and scales to find the right notes. The notes will be there and its your job to find those melodies within those notes of the scale. I had him pick out the melody of "Over the Rainbow"...he kind of struggled to find the notes...then I told him, "think of the notes in the key of G, and you'll find them." Sure enough...notes all natural, with the exception of F#. Then...he found them. Im so sorry to have heard this news so suddenly. Mr Beck...Ive had the privilege to witness your virtuosity live when you toured with Santana in the 90s. RIP Jeff Beck...your legacy will remain with us forever, and we'll never forget you.

I feel like saying my most recent example of Jeff's big heart was When he genuinely reached out to Johnny Depp to help him in a very serious time in this man's life. He said come over here will play music will go on tour will put you where you belong callus b**** court case behind you. What a kind thing to do

Jeff Beck was a brilliant guitarist and musician but on top of that I was so impressed by his humility. No matter who he played with he always thanked them and credited them for their performances. He never acted like the star or headliner. Very, soft spoken, humble man !

This is an older show. We just lost Jeff last week and it really sucks. He was a cool guy. I used to work at Brizio street rods , and Roy was good friends with Jeff. He had Brizio build him a few cars , one of which is the copper 3 window in the background. Ironically , one of the days he came to visit his build , which is also the first day I met him , we had the original graffiti coupe in the shop for some repairs. You can imagine Jeffs excitement to see it , and best of all , got to drive it. I didn't know at the time the car was so iconic to him , but I got to witness a historical moment for sure. R.I.P. Jeff....you were absolutely one of a kind!

Canadian here, mourning the loss of Mr. Jeff Beck, doom scrolling for everything possibly available about this Guitar God and Car enthusiast . A legend the likes we'll never witness again. Thank you and Peace out Jeff Beck. Tell the rest of the ever growing crew there I say Hi.

There's nothing cooler than a great musician who also likes to build classic/antique chassis, or just has a love for classis cars. James Hettfield comes to mind. My dad restored an old '48 Plymouth and it took him a few decades in his spare time, even though he worked all daylight hours, so he worked in his dirt floor garage under dim lights. I remember the smells of the interior and how fragile the cloth was. I wish he hadn't sold it back in the '90s.

The interviewer sucks, but great to hear Jeff talking in such a relaxed manner. RIP Jeff

I have a story about Jeff: I went to see him perform near Madrid maybe around 16 years ago. I decided to write a piece of paper saying “I don’t believe in God I believe in Jeff beck” As he was playing a solo, he saw my sign and without missing a beat threw me a kiss with his right hand while he kept playing with his left. What a legend

I've never heard him talk till now - what a lovely soul he was - how sad he's passed . RIP

Too bad Jeff never did a Top Gear appearance. Biggest oversight! Absolute legend. Just go listen to whatever he has recorded, he's been in top shape always, right 'til the end.

Beck you are missed. I wish the interviewer would listen more and let Jeff finish his stories or sentences.

What a gentleman he was. You know he is truly a car guy when he said his welding was terrible. Welders are always modest and look up to the guys who really are great welders.

I was a mechanic all my life. Building hot rods. And still working on them. I wish that I could have met Jeff.,and worked on cars together. It would have been a joy,having him turning wrenches with me. And building some rides. Damn I miss him. I was 16 working in the driveway, building a 60 Chevy Impala convertible. Got it at junk yard for $100.00. it was pristine. Needed an engine. Put 327cam ,alum heads. High rise, 4 barrel. Had so many like Jeff. Would have enjoyed his company, as hi knowledge of vehicles. Goodby Jeff. I will see you in heaven. Then we can reminisce about the vehicles we have built. Most of all I will miss your music. Was the day the music died. So long friend. God be with you.

A beautiful story for a beautiful man. !

I saw Jeff touring with Brian Wilson back in 2013. Jeff always had a love for Brian and his music, and Jeff playing Surf's Up is one of my favorites. One of the first bands I fell in love with was the Yardbirds, and Jeff's been a part of my music appreciation for just about 50 years. RIP Jeff. Thank you for so many memories and great music.

Is there anyone else who can play like Jeff ? I never heard them.

How heartbreaking to lose such a prince of a man! 😭

RIP JEFF, We have lost another legend

Jeff Beck and I have both been long famous guitarists. He was one of the best, I was the absolute worst. But, we both loved cars. RIP, Jeff.

So painful and heartbreaking to lose the greatest guitar player the world has ever known. A true legend and so down to earth, filled with enthusiasm for his cars. American Graffiti was and still is one of my favourite movies. There’s a great big hole in the world now. We will dearly miss Jeff and his amazing music. R.I.P. Jeff.

Shows just how much cars are his passion. You hardly ever hear or see him this animated talking about anything else. Probably the most talented of all the guitar heroes of his era.

RIP, Jeff Beck. You were a huge influence on me, and you will be missed greatly. But, on a lighter note... I'm not car crazy, (but I am guitar crazy, for sure), so I knew I wouldn't know your trivia question, as I know nothing about cars. Boy, was I in for a surprise, when I knew the answer before you were done asking the question! Turns out, though I don't know anything about cars, I know a lot about Big Daddy Don Garlits, who was friends with my car crazy dad, who was a mechanic and had his own shop/gas station, on long Island, when I was a kid. Whenever Big Daddy was in town, he would always park one of his dragsters in front of my dad's shop, for a day or two, to promote business for his old pal. He'd even hang out fir a bit, signing autographs and posing for photos, for a bit. It worked like a charm, and had a lasting effect, (until the "gas shortage" put my dad out of business). As a result, I, (known for not being car crazy), remember him as a one of my dad's coolest friends. He always brought me some black licorice, that we both loved, and strawberry Laffy Taffy for my sister, on the rare occasions he would visit our house. And we always hung out with him and his crew in the pit, (we always had pit passes, at all the race tracks, all the time. My dad was a well loved grease monkey back in the day). But, of all the drivers I met as a kid, (more than I can remember), Big Daddy was by far my favorite, and the only one that I bothered to learn anything about. My little brother, (who was too young to remember him), still has all my autographed photos of him, (and other drivers), and my dad still has a photo of me sitting in one of his dragsters in front of his shop. So, I watched this video to learn something about one of my guitar heros, who recently passed away, and was brought on a major flashback to some of the best times shared with my dad. Thanks for that unexpected treat. And thanks for sharing this visit with Jeff.

Hot rods and rock and roll they both go together. Famous story Jeff Beck drove one of his hot rods over to Eric Clapton's house, Eric Clapton wanted to show Jeff Beck all of his Ferrari Jeff Beck replied anybody can buy those you have to build these. It's out there online look it up. Rest in peace Jeff Beck.

Jeff left us way too soon....I'm sitting here trying to remember if I heard of him first because of his Hot Rods or his Guitar work... I can vividly see in my mind the article in street rodder magazine with him and his yellow coupe ( pre-Graffiti coupe). I about 14 when that article came out.

Now I understand why so much of Jeff's music sounds like it would be great when you are cruising around in a car.

How incredibly pure is Jeff Beck? Artist, mechanic, raconteur: renaissance man. Thank you for posting. Always knew that Jeff was into hot rods but now I know what it would be like to kick back and talk about cars with one of the most superb guitar artists of all time.

this piece somehow makes you appreciate Jeff even more and it isn't about the fact that the dude was arguably the most universally loved and agreed upon guitar god that ever walked the earth

RIP Jeff, always seemed like a nice guy, hoping he'd stick around with us a little longer. Definitely car crazy, loved working on cars. I love his home - quintessential English country home (with a stable of rods!)

So sad to hear of Jeff’s passing he was just on Long Island at the Paramount. With Johnny Depp two weeks before his passing he was an amazing guitarist and a true gentleman and hot rod guy . Rip Jeff

R.I.P. jeff. He's up with Jimmy and Stevey Ray. Jamming.

My uncle used to let me shift the gears in his old car when I was young. And he was always working on cars and made it look like fun. That was definitely what got me into cars. I'm in my 40's and work at a collision repair/body shop and I'm always tinkering and tweaking on my car

18:40. There it is. His admiration for the effort taken to make these cars happen and it's the same mentality he puts into the creativaty of his music. Absorb every influence, explore every avenue, don't ignore any possibility. What a class act.

His music will live on, King of the Strat! 🇨🇦🎸🎼

I'm still devastated by Jeff's death what an absolute Legend

This is where the car guys came to pay respect. RIP Jeff Beck, you seem to have been a very cool guy.

Must be nice to know that when you are on tour with Jeff Beck and your car breaks down...he's got you covered.

4:45 ... "they had no 'Fenders' which appealed to me immediately" .... LOL , I find that very hard to believe (sorry, guitar joke - since his switch onto Fender Strats was "instrumental" in his sound IMHO ) ... RIP Jeff Beck , one of the most unique electric guitarists

Very sad we lost another Legend

Early on lack of fenders appealed to Jeff, later it was all about Fenders!

What a delightful interview...such a special man...makes me even more sad that he left us too soon. RIP dear Jeff.

Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix together in a Vette. Now that is an image.

"TX 138" is the title of an instrumental on the fabulous 1999 album, " Who Else?!"

What a horrific start to 2023, so many great ones lost in music, film and tv. Loved that he played with is fingers and no pic, you can’t be any closer or be part of the guitar than Jeff. He was great from the Yardbirds, Rod Stewart everything he did for music. What a life. RIP TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT US.

Jeff was great, his music was different and his own. I never knew he was a great American car lover as well. What could be better to get to Heaven and find Jeff, music and cars in the sky?

R.I.P. Jeff ! the best man ever

Totally unfair that one individual is so talented at many things and so humble and down to earth.

Cool old rods, and Rock and Roll/Blues. Jeff was an iconic bridge, of what we love about England and why England loves America.

To this day, still one of Beck's most disarming and relaxed interviews.

To me Jeff Beck was the epitomy of cool!!!! 😎 Plays wicked bad ass guitar!!! Being a musician!!!! And then works, fixes and tinkers with hot rods!!!! I'm going to miss him!!!! RIP Jeff he passed away a few days ago!!!!😔😞🙁 I could have talked to him for hours talking about music and about fast cars and a love 💕 for Chevy Corvettes!!!! LOL!!!!🥲🥲🥲🥲🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

We need to thank Jeff's uncle.

The guitar besides the wheel second best invention! Jeff Beck messing with the radio in his uncle's MG and hearing the blues, thank goodness for that moment.

So sad he’s past today. True guitar legend ❤

I’m 47 and Jeff is my new favorite guitarist

Jeff Beck is underrated as a story teller as well. He's a master of the guitar and car but I love how he tells the stories of his life too!

RIP Jeff. Another brilliant side of him that some were not aware of.

RIP Maestro. You were one of the very best. Now you’re playing for the angels.

I was just listening too the live album he recorded with Bogert and Appice the night before he passed . I have known about his love for cars since I was a teeny bopper back in the mid- seventies . He was featured in Creem magazine in a section the magazine would do on stars and their cars . This was probably in late 1976 or early 77 . Goodbye Jeff . Rest easily!

There will never be another cars/guitars genius quite like Jeff. So happy I got to see him play live once. Rest in peace 🙏

It was a blessing to watch your video and remember the great Jeff Beck. Fantastic interview. A wonderful look at the real human being and stories of what he was passionate about.

My love for Jeff Beck as a guitarist and person is immeasurable. I have never been in the same building with him, but have learned more about guitar just watching him perform than any person I have had personal contact with. That is just how amazing an artist he was. Prayers and best wishes to his family after such a loss.

Jeff Beck is so cool... top musician, gentleman and car buff

This week, I wrote in my Kar Kulture E-News from Daylesford in Australia, the news of Jeff's passing from ill health and another of my car icons, Ken Block who was killed in a snowmobile accident on his Utah ranch.Two special car guys, unique in their fields and it's sad to realize they are gone, but we have lots of RU-vid videos to remember them both at any time.

He's so cool. Such a loss. RIP, legend.

This was a fun watch -and I'm not even a car guy. So sad that Jeff left us just a couple of days ago. He seemed like a friendly guy to get to know.

He mentions, "when I'm gone" talking about the rebuild of his garage ... breaks my heart ...

Jeffs cars were something. He was a outstanding mechanic. I sure would like to own one of those hotrods. Ausome.

Such a gentleman and truly a sweet guy. R.I.P.

Always had respect for Mr. Beck, but this clip took it to another level.

There was just so much depth to Jeff as a human being. A true legend who will be greatly missed.

He seems like such a nice and humble guy

Loved this episode, R.I.P. Jeff Beck.

Jeff is so comfortable talking about cars. This is his passion!

RIP Sir Jeff Beck thanks for sharing the world your love of music and cars! You'll be missed.

The song when he was with the Yardbirds, HEARTFULL OF SOUL, describes him as an artist and person, loving music and restoring old cars, didn't know he had the car crazy as I also have and love his music, good video. RIP Jeff Beck.

RIP Jeff Beck you will be missed....BUT....will never be forgotten...."Mr. Guitar".... One of my favorite song "GOING DOWN" the Jeff Beck way. RIP my friend......

Only been a couple days and the outpouring of love, admiration, and inspiration from your fans is amazing and appropriate. Yes, we miss you and love you and rejoice to have your legacy intertwined in our lives. . .Thank you so much Mr. Beck, there can be no other that has done so much for his fans. . . music would not be where it is today without you in it. . .

The garage is as impressive as Mr Beck, his cars, his home...humility and authenticity. Car Crazy did a great job...per usual. Thank you.

It's Not too Strange that Cars & Music go together so well.I was always worried about hurting my hands working on cars. Especially on the day of a gig. Love This.Thank you for sharing. c];-)

We are all so sad! To hear of " Jeff Beck's passing. I remember listening to the radio, and heard a couple of tracks from his " Blow by Blow " album. I was so IMPRESSED!! I bought the record IMMEDIATELY!!!! It sounds like it was recorded yesterday! But, in fact relist in 1974! Thank God! For " Jeff Beck! " RIP Best Wishes! Paul Budd Brightlingsea Essex UK

Didn't know Jeff Beck did his own mechanicing. What a superb line up of cars that don't mean much to me but do to many folks into that side of cars. So interesting, as is his playing, he kinda throws the rule book out when he is going "Blues Out !" Fantastic innovator, on the run. Beautiful music. Someone else here remarked on his ability to tell a story, so correct, he has you spell bound. An ordinary guy with talent oozing out. Am better off for seeing that interview thanks :)

awesome.. Jeff's OCD and attention to extreme detail to everything he does is what makes him such a talent.

I'm so glad Beck is both willing and able to speak about the past and his interests. Coool!!

Awesome performer and a great Car Guy

...fookin love J Beck ....beautiful home ....he even had enough class to build a proper garage ....so that after he's gone it'll still be practical.

👍😉🇬🇧JEFF BECK🇬🇧😉👍IS MY GUITAR HERO OF ALL TIME (WE ARE BOTH BORN ON JUNE 24TH) JEFF'S 21 YRS OLDER & #1 GUITARIST 🇬🇧🎸❤(TO ME) I'M PROUD OF JEFF'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS 👍🇬🇧MUSIC & CARS🇬🇧👍INSPIRED MYSELF TO BECOME A🎸VIRTUOSO GUITARIST🇺🇸🎸THANKS MR. JEFF BECK❤😉👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Rock In Peace Jeff 😢

Wish it was someone else doing the interview, this guy is such a bighead !!

I met Jeff Beck backstage at The Capital Centre after a show. I never knew about his car collection, I was a guitarist who was good at getting backstage. He was always number one in my eyes and ears.

I knew it was Don that pioneered the rear engine dragster. A flywheel explosion cut off a few of his toes, he was motivated to make a change. Jeff Beck is my favorite!

Jeff up front and personal. What a genuine article amd appreciative of what was around him. R.I.P. Sir. Thx for showing.

RIP Jeff Beck, you will always be a legend! Humble, unassuming and bigger than life!

Omg I’m blown away by this this is fucking amazing

Rip sir nice cars. 🎸🎤🙏