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[mab01uk]

Just been watching a recent BBC Four TV documentary I recorded about the music of guitarist Jeff Beck and his other great passion of collecting and building hot rods. During this interesting story of his life in music, I noticed there is a Mini at the back of the still shot below of his Hot Rod collection gathered in the driveway of his beautiful country house in Wadhurst, East Sussex.





'Jeff Beck: Still on the Run - BBC Four'
"This film tells Jeff's story from his earliest days growing up in Wallington, Surrey with his homemade guitars, teenage friendship with Jimmy Page (in Epsom, Surrey) and the influences of guitarists such as Les Paul, Cliff Gallup and James Burton. With essential tracks from throughout his career it follows his journey from art school and early bands, through his various groups, musical ventures and passion for hot rods, to the release of his latest album and sell-out show at the Hollywood Bowl. We hear testimony to the genius of Jeff Beck from musicians who have recorded and played alongside him such as Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Jennifer Batten, Beth Hart, Joe Perry and Slash, who all shine a light on his ever-evolving guitar style and reveal why to this day he remains not only a musical visionary but also the most influential and highly rated guitarist of his generation." (Not currently available on BBC iPlayer)
https://www.bbc.co.u...rammes/b0b0g902

A couple of USA made You Tube videos below featuring Jeff Beck and his car collection.
Jeff Beck --Music and Cars Part 1

Jeff Beck - Music and Cars Part 2

Edited by mab01uk, 23 June 2018 - 10:07 AM.

[mab01uk]

Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78.
Jeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died at the age of 78.
The British musician rose to fame as part of the Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton, before forming the Jeff Beck group with Rod Stewart.
His tone, presence and, above all, volume redefined guitar music in the 1960s, and influenced movements like heavy metal, jazz-rock and even punk.
Beck's death was confirmed on his official Twitter page.
"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing," the statement said.
"After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."
https://www.bbc.co.u...t-arts-64228780

 

[mab01uk]

Jeff Beck in his workshop - screenshot from the interesting new documentary 'The Yardbirds 1963-1968' on the Sky Arts channel.
(repeated Friday December 6th 2024, 10:40pm - 12:25am).
"A history of the rock band, which was the launching pad for guitarists Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. With contributions by Ronnie Wood, Brian May and Alice Cooper. The story of five incredible years, 1963-1968, which saw The Yardbirds go from a relatively small-time suburban blues outfit to one of the most respected rock bands in history."

Edited by mab01uk, 06 December 2024 - 09:34 AM.

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"The Yardbirds just before the split in 1968 pictured by Linda McCartney. A couple of years earlier their manager Gorgio Gomelsky traded in singer Keith Relf’s sooped up 1071 to Brian Epstein’s ‘Brydor Cars’ sales business for a new Radford Cooper S. Jimmy Page (standing at the back right) grew up in Epsom, Surrey and went on to be part of Led Zeppelin."
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