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Jeff Beck has been featured in GP many times over the years, and last Friday it was my turn to interview him. We met at the Sunset Marquis in Hollywood, California, where he was hanging out to rehearse with a mostly all-new band for his upcoming tour and his appearance on the Grammys on the following Sunday. Beck was eager to talk about his new album Emotion & Commotion, which is his first studio album in seven years. The material on it is wide ranging and includes covers of  “I Put a Spell on You” (with Joss Stone on vocals), an instrumental version of  “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and several other instrumental pieces on which he leads a 64-piece orchestra. Beck offered lots of insights into his tones and techniques—including what it takes to make instrumentals sound amazing, the reasons he’s currently digging tweed Fender Champs, and why it can be a good thing to struggle with your guitar. So stay tuned for our upcoming cover story on Jeff Beck, as we can all glean something from this most unique and gifted guitarist that’ll improve our own playing.   To see some video of my interview go here: http://www.guitarplayer.com/Video —Art Thompson






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Jeff Beck: The latest Interview

It was good to see Jeff Beck using a Les Paul again at the Grammy's. He should use both and not just exclusivly use Strats.

By Joe G on   2/3/2010 11:26 PM
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Hey Art - I have a question for Jeff Beck: How in the hell do you DO that??!!

By John Carrasco on   2/10/2010 3:16 PM
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please let me know when the interview comes out!

By Garry Barrett on   2/25/2010 9:48 AM
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I came here expecting to see an interview. Where is it? Forthcoming I hope?

By Rocky McDaniel on   2/19/2010 7:48 AM
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I'm always anxious about any Jeff Beck interview; with many others I agree he's one of our very few most amazing gifts of inspiration - 'best' is inhibiting. What a soulful and sincere cat Jeff is! Looking towards your work with glee, Art, and thanks always, again!

By fred evans on   2/9/2010 3:49 AM
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I finally discovered how much I love Single coils and organic sounds after a a bit of a Jeff Beck-mania last year, I still cannot believe his sound and his control, I can't wait to read the story! Thanks Art!

By J Coronado on   2/2/2010 4:13 PM
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jeff beck is epitomy of taste and soul i could believe how solful he was on the rock and roll hall of fame 25th anniv. show on hbo please list where i can by a copy of that program and i think i'm in love tal wilkenfeld was dinamite on bass t least i think that was her

By franksp on   2/18/2010 12:27 PM
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Gary: Keep an eye out for the June 2010 issue. On sale April 20, mailing to subscribers before that.

By kowens on   2/26/2010 4:11 AM
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The inimitable and nonpareil Jeff Beck masters hard rock, jazz fusion, blues, electronica, psychedelic and funk genres. He can caress, coax and strangle a universe of sounds from his guitar with bare fingers and very few effects. His fretboard virtuosity is amazing. Off the stage Jeff Beck is an animal loving vegetarian and a hot rod builder and mechanic. He's an iconic British bloke.

By Brien Comerford on   3/26/2010 12:42 PM
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It seems like it was quite awhile ago when I saw Jeff Beck playing " Live at Ronnie Scotts'" on a channel called Palladia. After about 30 seconds, I hit the record button on my Tivo. I watched it again today. I am blown away, every time I watch it. I've never seen anyone play that Stratacaster like him. It's like Leo Fender had Jeff in mind when he was designing that guitar. He played with Clapton that night at the end of the show, and I'll never forget seeing Jimmy Page in the audience smiling from ear to ear. If he's not the greatest, top three.

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Thanks for the Cover Story on Jeff Beck. I saw him when he toured Australia in March. It was the best concert experience I have ever had. The annual Readers Poll should have a new category of Best Concert By Band/Artist. Jeff would get my vote this year. I saw him last year as well. (That was a GREAT CONCERT). This year was even better. Long live Jeff Beck.

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a soulful and sincere cat Jeff is! Looking towards your work with glee, Art, and thanks always, again!

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