The world of rock and music recently lost one of its greatest guitarists. Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 on January 11th, after contracting bacterial meningitis.
Often described as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Beck was known as a great innovator. He pioneered jazz-rock, experimented with fuzz and distortion effects, and started heavier subgenres.
Beck was born Geoffrey Beck in 1944 in Wallington, South London. As a child, he sang in a church choir and began playing guitar in his teens. Beck joined the Yardbirds in 1965 and, despite the band's already successful career, the addition of the guitarist brought great hits, including the fame of their self-titled 1966 album.
As a solo artist, the guitarist has released 11 studio albums and participated in numerous projects with fellow musicians. Want to know more about the musician? Then check out everything here in the quiz:
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#1. Jeff Beck was known as "the guitarist's guitarist".
Jeff is considered by many artists and specialized journalists to be one of the greatest and best guitarists in the world. For this reason, he earned the nickname "guitarist of guitarists," demonstrating the greatness of his work.
#2. Which of the names below was the first guitarist who inspired Jeff Beck to play?
All the names above were major influences on Jeff Beck, but Les Paul was the guitarist who inspired him to play when he was only six years old. Beck heard Les Paul play "How High The Moon" on the radio and was captivated.
#3. Jeff Beck has appeared in films alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Jeff made a cameo appearance in the film Twins (1988) where he played the role of a guitarist and also contributed to the soundtrack.
#4. Jeff Beck was a skilled mechanic and restorer and had one of the largest collections of Ford Hot Rods in the United Kingdom.
Jeff Beck had been passionate about cars since adolescence and learned to repair rare models for his collection.
#5. In what year did Jeff Beck join The Yardbirds?
The guitarist joined The Yardbirds in 1965, after Eric Clapton left and on the recommendation of Jimmy Page.
#6. Jeff Beck was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame only once, for his solo work.
Jeff Beck has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Once for his work with The Yardbirds in 1992, and once for his solo work in 2009.
#7. Jeff Beck only stayed with The Yardbirds for one year before creating The Jeff Beck Group. What was the project's initial lineup?
The group's first lineup consisted of Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and the drummer changed frequently. The second lineup, as it is known, was Alex Ligertwood, Max Middleton, and Cozy Powell.
#8. Jeff Beck has participated in many projects with other musicians.
Jeff Beck has worked with numerous musicians including Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Tiny Turner, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Buddy Guy, Kate Bush, Brian May, the Yardbirds themselves on 'Birdland' in 2003, and most recently, Ozzy Osbourne's 'Patient Number 9'.
