"If I fail my band will cover for me". That's crazy humble. In reality his own band members were in awe of him. You could see it in their faces during shows. They were constantly watching him with these expressions of joy and wonderment at what they were hearing and seeing. He was so much fun to watch. Beck knew he was adored. But he was too smart and decent to let it go to his head. Instead he stayed down to earth where he could focus on creating heavenly music and remain a true friend to all those who loved him.
There *was* that one time when Tal "covered" for Jeff after one of his amps failed by having him share her fretboard while she took a solo (which Jeff apparently appreciated so much that they added that "version" to future performances)...
Not really a Jeff Beck fan but obviously he was a phenomenal musician and the fact that he was so humble playing in Ronnie Scotts really says a lot about his character.
I have enjoyed so much of his music. Like many that reach his level he was a perfectionist - always looking to improve his shows so that fans that paid their hard earned money would have a good time.
Jeff Beck at the warehouse in New Orleans , with Jan Hammer , simply the best , he was the most eloquent player ever, no one , I repeat , no one sounded like Jeff Beck , I've played guitar for 40 years , and his death made me weep ! God Bless the humble Master!
He’s so adorable as well as so talented. What a professional man. Such a monumental loss to music and mankind that he has passed away. ❤🎶 RIP Jeff Beck
Even though his age of death is not shocking, the fact that he was still so active is what makes his passing very surprising. Tom petty, prince and Glenn Frey were extremely shocking, none of them were 70 yet. George Harrison had been so sick and not playing or making any albums (save for “Brainwashed”)
Yes, Jeff was so fit and our expectations for his future and our future to hear his next creations were so high. I saw him live in June and absolutely on top form… almost like a 20 year old.
Bowed out at his peak… we have only great and greatest moments to remember him by. In the Presence of Love now, Jesus has him close and we will see him again.
I get it. I don't think we're alone. I've got to say not since John Lennon have I felt it like I do with Jeff Beck and even then . It's different. Maybe because I saw him a few times, front row and shared a laugh, I'm older, idk, but it's been over a month and while I listened to him almost every day before his death (smh) I certainly listen everyday now. I'm feeling heartbroken. I can't imagine what his wife is going thru and feeling. It's tragic all the way around 🤍🎸🕊️🎸🤍🎸
I was lucky to meet Jeff at a launch event for his book. I had heard he could be "prickly" and he was nothing like that. He let me pose him, he mugged for the camera, and even went out onto Sunset Blvd. to wave at one of those tourist buses. Everyone was freaking out. Then he invited me in to sit and have a beer with him. Nice guy, huge loss.
This interview hit my queue at the right time. Trying to process Jeff's passing, hearing the man himself is massively helpful. What an awesome, regular bloke.
Watching him perform, listening to him talk about his perspective makes him more alive than so many other artists. They speak humility with their lips but not with their faces. This man is the real deal. Despite his passing, he's still with us in all this brilliant footage. I feel deeply for his wife.
Was lucky enough to share a pint with him in Wardour Street about 1990, shared my love of the Yardbirds, he joked ' must sound a bit crap now', but was very humble and unassuming. Lesser talents could learn a lesson on being a gent.
In my book, Jeff Beck is one of the five great guitar players ever, and yet, he is so humble. All he wants to do is play well and send the audience home smiling. It is rare to hear a great player be so candid and honest about how hard it is to play in front of a discerning audience. Who would ever imagine Jeff Beck was that nervous about how he would sound, and how the audience would react. After all the years and so much acclaim, he still cares about doing his best. I am thrilled by his musicianship, but even more amazed by Jeff's attitude. So many of the folks from the 60s are dead, burnouts, or a**holes, but Beck seems to have learned the right lessons in life, and he seems to be comfortable in his own skin. That is not an easy thing when you spend most of your life being told how great you are. My hats off to Mr. Beck. Sorry to ramble. In real life, I am a journalist who has covered wars and politics for too many years. Music is my sanity.
I put together a playlist of my favorite Beck songs and played them weekly at work for years, what a talent and legacy. His interviews are equally good, a sense of humor that caught me off guard. A true legend gone, but he left a goldmine.
name another musician that has played this long, with the quality at which he has maintained and i'll show you another great musician. He is at the top of the food chain. In my humble opinion.
Not only is Jeff Beck one of the greatest players to ever pick up the instrument, he is so self effacing. The kind of bloke you'd love to spend several evenings in the pub with, it's no wonder he gets such talent to work with him. Such a lovely sense of humour. That's Ronnies gig might be one of the finest musical performances ever captured.
Can you imagine how many great guitarist are from that era? Beck, Clapton, Page, Blackmore, Gilmore. No wonder there will never be another decade like the 60s.
It’s so gratifying that a musician of Mr. Beck’s caliber and uniqueness who is still so humble and still concerned with the music first and foremost, is here to show young musicians how to be a good person too.
I am rarely, if ever, impressed by 'interviews'....same questions and the same answers given with an almost mechanical display of sincerity and interest. This was a FANTASTIC interview with an almost vulnerable Jeff Beck that knocked me off my feet. Loved listening to the responses and his explanations. The depth of honesty of his answers an his conduct during the interview impressed the hell out of me. Great job.
All true, just an extraordinary talent only surpassed by his palpable humility, how do you get to be this good and so grounded in your place in the musical universe. Him talking about the pride in his band sums him up as a very special talent. Some times you do feel the sky has one less star in it.
So grateful this show was recorded and so many people are discovering it now. Full Beck on display with this magnificent band. You can just keep discovering gem after gem in this man's career.
Jeff Beck is a genius and master of guitar. What else can you really say. And he's as intelligent and articulate with words as he is with his instrument.
Wow! Now I get it. I knew Jeff Beck was a brilliant musician… now I understand that he is a beautiful human being. Makes me feel hope for our species. Thank you Mr Beck. Thank you for this upload too!
I lost count of how many times I listened to this concert. Unbelievable show by the GREATEST guitar player EVER !!! add Tal, Vinnie & Jason ... it goes beyond description
The consistently greatest electric guitarist on earth for the past 6 decades Jeff Beck dies suddenly. 🥲🧐 RiP Jeff. Thanks for the sonic inspiration, cheek, humour and superb taste. Even when playing flash you always served the song rather than the ego. 🥰
Humble, funny, honest, gifted, soulful, technically amazing, just amazing. Been listening to Jeff for 40+ years. Just hope I get to see him one day. Thanks for the music Jeff!
The thing I love most about Beck, scrappy old iconoclast that he is, is that he above all of his contemporaries never stopped treating his muse as a lover. Acclaim is nice. Commercial success, sure. But Jeff wouldn't betray his art for either. One of a kind. RIP ❤🙏
Jeff The world without you has turned gray So lonely i knew this day would come But my can't accept the reality very lonely and painful God bless Jeff forever
Many people today recognize that Jeff Beck is a phenomenal composer and guitarist. However, old guitar players - like me - will remember multiple ... decades ... when we considered him to be perhaps the greatest guitarist's electric guitarist... who relatively few among the public knew even existed. It is astonishing that this guy has been blowing the minds of guitarists with his ability to write great stuff that is so incredibly, seamlessly - perfectly - supported by his phenomenal playing skills... for... over... 50 ... years. There have been many (albeit a very small percentage of all) guitarists who have come along. Jeff Beck has transcended greatness: He is among the handful who are legendary. And to think that between his two great interests, if only one is a passion, it is building hot rods. That would make the guitar... just his hobby. Jeff, on behalf of 99.9999% of guitarists everywhere..it just ain't fair.
Greatest gig I've ever seen him do. Wish I'd been there...like music from heaven....gives me chills... Pork Pie Hat makes me well up... unbelievable...love it!!! Mr Beck is amazing...
All competent Guitarists I know are highly competitive…yet, Jeff Beck showed us the power of being ‘you’. He trusted his ear. He trusted himself. Learning his songs this past week, it’s just been so refreshing. It’s like he’s given me permission to just play and be interesting instead of perfect..
His music is profound and deeply influential going back to the 1970's for me ,but with RU-vid and video his concerts became accessible, what I would have given to have been a fly 🪰 on the wall at Ronnie Scott's for that, this interview let's me see a simple yet complicated virtuoso who has a humble side and a deeply respectful side , he can be intimated by the possibility of a bad performance yet works so hard not to, it's been said by others on here there will be a void that will never be filled by anyone like him in our lifetime and I can only hope to hear him playing in his eternal life praying father God made a place for him to be with us all on the other side of the eternal through Jesus christ our lord.
Much will be written about Jeff's guitar prowess, but I think the greatest thing about him was his complete humility. Hearing him speak, all I can think is what a lovely man he was.
He seemed almost joyous after a solo from a band member. He actually bowed to Clapton while they were playing and Jeff didn’t have to bow to anyone. Like Alice Cooper said there are great guitar players and then there’s Jeff Beck.
Saw him 1976 Super Jam..Was by far only reason I went. He was accompanied by Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham. Kept his CDs on the ready. He has been the back track of my wife,and I ,42yrs of marriage. I've seen Paca Delucia ,Al Dimeola, Andre Segovia, Larry Coryell etc...,but Mr. Jeff Beck underscores, all. God Bless. RIP Gentle Guitarist, Jeff Beck.
When I first saw the Ronnie Scotts performance I was astonished by the size of the venue versus the band's 'big' sound...I understand the misgivings Jeff had regarding the sound and I admire him for doing the gig. It's one of my favorite DVD's.
Amazing and humbling that JEFF BECK still gets nervous about a small intinate gig. he is refreshing to listen to , because I agree that is one of the best of the best ever!! and... i completely stumbled upon this gig and Tal Wilkenfeld, who is just a virtuoso, Prodigy.. to see her on stage with Vinnie and Jeff beck says it all... I LOVE these intimate gigs!!
We should all be very grateful that Jeff took the challenge to play in a small Club setting I still think it's one of his best performances with one of his best backing bands Tal and Vinnie are perfect together and I am forever grateful I got to see them play live as well in America Jeff will always be self-effacing but will always be emotionally present and will always be unparalleled
I would have to agree with most of the people that have left comments Jeff is very humble and he is very good just seems to have a grip on life in such a great way it would be nice to see a lot more people look at life like he does I've been a musician for 50 years and I know that that is what keeps me saying as well music is a wonderful thing it helps our spirit keeps us going
Thank you for this amazing interview ❤️ Can't believe what a beautiful, humble, and talented artist Jeff is. So funny and graceful and also can't believe he builds his own custom cars!! This man is a genius ❤ Thank you Johnny Depp for introducing me to this incredible guitarist 🎸 Brilliant guitarist 🎸 ❤❤❤
Good that you have included the image of a guitar, otherwise I would have never understood what you were talking about when you mentioned "guitarist". And the hearts too... How old are you? Twelve?
'Goodbye Pork Pie' from the Ronnie Scott performance is, without a doubt, the most captivating, prettiest, and expressive guitar work i've ever seen and heard. Just mind bending. Completely did stuff on a strat that I've never heard anyone do before, and it's just utterly entrancing. Some people slow down and lose a bit of their skills as they get older, but Jeff aged like a fine Scotch. The entire band has no weak links.
How could he ever imagine not having people think him brilliant anywhere. His two songs with Imogen heap are two of my favorite songs of all times. Brilliant
I like rock and punk feels like a lot I like all kinds of music I saw like the oldest a lot classical music I played a lot when I was sick. Also when my mom was around he would soon to me where The Healing Waters Flow. I have found that really soothing. And when I was younger my brother John Bon Jovi on TV and I like a lot of his songs at the time still do Never Say Goodbye for your favorite.
What I love about Jeff is his unpredictability in his music. From watching him and listening to his interviews, he can get bored fast, and when he throws in those great sonic blasts that leave you with your jaw dropping to your knees and thinking " I've never heard a sound come out of any guitar like that!" Just great!
As a lifelong guitarist myself, of all the guitarists I delve into and ultimately respect, Jeff stands with Jimi, Stevie, and Eddie. By first name alone. That says it all. Thank you, Sir.
Jeff's attitude to playing Ronnie's again perfectly summed up his approach to music and much of the reason his constant musical evolution over the decades; 'been there, done that'. He constantly searched for new sounds, new styles, new musicians-always breaking new ground. Bless him. What a legend. Long live Jeff Beck! 🎸
