Jeff Beck’s death was a huge blow to the rock world, all his closest friends and colleagues pay tribute to the great guitarist
Tickets for the celebratory concert dedicated to the memory of the great are already completely sold out Jeff Beck.
The guitarist passed away on January 10, struck down by a fulminant meningitis. A sudden death that took all his closest friends and collaborators by surprise. Why Beck he had just returned from a tour, and was about to leave for other concerts. He was 78 years old…
Jeff Beck, a sudden death
The commemorative evenings will be held in the splendid setting of the Royal Albert Hall of London on May 22 and 23. A great show that will see various myths of rock music alternate who played with Beck sharing the stage and the recording rooms. Friends with whom he shared a lifetime of work and music.
Considered one of the five most influential guitarists in rock history, Jeff Beck he was much loved and highly respected by many authoritative colleagues. An extraordinary and indefatigable musician. He is extremely prolific but also very generous, always ready to lend himself to any collaboration.
Clapton, Stewart, Perry and Johnny Depp
On stage they will go up Eric Clapton, whom Beck replaced on the Yardbirds in 1966, Rod Stewart – with which Beck has played for years recording a wonderful version of People Get Ready. And then again Ron Wood of the Rolling Stonesanother companion of many evenings, Joe Perry of the Aerosmith, Billy Gibbons of the ZZ Top.
They also joined John McLaughlin And Joss Stone. Johnny Depp, who now lives permanently in England, has guaranteed his presence. Depp and Beck were great friends and had shared the actor’s tour shortly after the conclusion of the trial with ex-wife Amber Heard.
Jeff Beck he was a staunch ecologist and animal rights activist. He had long advocated for wildlife in Kent, where he lived. Proceeds from the two concerts will go to Folly Wildlife Rescue.