Guitarists · 1944–2023
Jeff Beck
English guitarist (1944–2023)
- Born
- 24 June 1944
Wallington - Died
- 10 January 2023
Wadhurst - Country
- United Kingdom
- Active
- 1964–
- Record labels
- Epic Records, Atco Records, EMI
- Discography
- 40 albums
Biography
Jeff Beck was a jazz musician who played guitar and voice. Jeff Beck was born on 24 June 1944 in Wallington and died on 10 January 2023 in Wadhurst. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion, blues and rock music. Record labels: Epic Records, Atco Records and EMI. The discography here lists 40 albums, from “Blow by Blow” (1975) to “2022‐11‐12: Grand Sierra Theatre, Reno, NV, USA” (2022). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2009), Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (2010) and MOJO Awards.
Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023) was an English guitarist. He rose to prominence as a member of the rock band the Yardbirds, and afterwards founded and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to an instrumental style with focus on an innovative sound, and his releases spanned genres and styles ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica. Beck has been consistently ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone and other magazines' lists of the greatest guitarists. He was often called a "guitarist's guitarist". Rolling Stone described him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock". Although he recorded two successful albums (1975's Blow by Blow and 1976's Wired) as a solo act, Beck did not establish or maintain commercial success like that of his contemporaries and bandmates. He recorded with many artists.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Jeff Beck is credited as a sideman
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Awards
- 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2010 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
- MOJO Awards
Books about Jeff Beck
Listen on Spotify
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jeff Beck play?
Jeff Beck is known for playing guitar and voice.
When and where was Jeff Beck born?
Jeff Beck was born 24 June 1944 in Wallington.
What are Jeff Beck's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Blow by Blow (1975), Wired (1976), Jeff Beck With the Jan Hammer Group Live (1977), Reggae ’n’ Roll (1978) and There and Back (1980).
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