Jeff Beck's quiet life in Tunbridge Wells: The low profile rockstar who brought Johnny Depp to town
msn.comTunbridge Wells and he's reportedly an occasional letter writer to his local council. These might seem rather mundane activities for one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
But Jeff Beck lives quite the typical life you'd expect of other local residents - well, when he's not touring the world and taking to the stage.
He famously replaced Eric Clapton as the Yardbirds’ lead guitarist in 1965 on the recommendation of Jimmy Page. He went on to form The Jeff Beck Group, which featured Rod Stewart on vocals and Ron Wood on bass.
He has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone three times, and is often called a "guitarist's guitarist". Read more: The reality of growing poverty in Tunbridge Wells as foodbank left in 'desperate need'He has earned wide critical acclaim and his list of awards including receiving the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance six times and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
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