Jeff Beck
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Biography
- Played on the GTO's album Permanent Damage.
- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Geoffrey Arnold ("Jeff") Beck (born June 24, 1944 in Wallington, Greater London, England) is an English guitarist and songwriter. Though he played in several influential bands in the 1960s and 1970s (notably in The Yardbirds) Beck has maintained a sporadic solo career over the last 25 years. Despite never attaining the commercial viability of his contemporaries, Beck has gained widespread critical acclaim, especially in the guitar playing community.
Further reading: Jeff Beck
Conceptual Continuity
Beck is often referred to in Zappa's work, mostly with the catchphrase "more fluid than Jeff Beck". References include:
- "Magic Fingers" on 200 Motels
- "Titties 'n Beer" on Zappa In New York
- "Punky's Whips" on Zappa In New York
Zappa also named Beck one of his favorite guitarists in the interview Dynamo Frank.