Jeff Beck Crazy Fingers
Jeff Beck Crazy Fingers by Annette Carson, published by Bloomsbury Academic in May 2001, is a well-researched biography that explores the life and career of the influential guitarist Jeff Beck. This edition spans 262 pages and is presented in English, offering an enlightening look at Beck’s pioneering contributions to music, particularly his innovative use of feedback and his collaborations with notable artists.
Readers will find a detailed account of Beck’s journey through various musical phases, including his time with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group. The book delves into his passion for Fender guitars, hot rods, and rockabilly, while also highlighting his relationships with musicians such as Rod Stewart and Jimi Hendrix. Additionally, it includes a wealth of personal and historical details, complemented by photographs and a comprehensive discography, providing a thorough understanding of Beck’s impact on genres like rock and pop vocal music.
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The definitive, unauthorized biography of Jeff Beck! This well-researched, enlightening book positions Jeff Beck’s astonishing achievements – like the pioneering of feedback – within the musical climate of the times. Chronicling his incarnations before and with the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and beyond, the book describes in detail: Beck’s favored Fender guitars; passion for hot rods; relationships with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and other artists; love of rockabilly; recording collaborations ranging from Donovan to Tina Turner; landmark solo and instrumental work; and much more. Includes a wealth of personal, musical and historical detail, great photos, and a comprehensive discography.
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