Jeff Beck: Last News

Rock musician Jeff Beck has sadly died at the age of 78 after battling bacterial meningitis.

Eric Clapton has announced details of a new US tour. Check out the details below.The guitar icon is set to kick off a run of live shows across North America later this autumn, comprising six dates across the US.It kicks off on September 8, when Clapton will take to the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for an opening night.

including a collector’s version of Jimmy Page’s 1964 SJ-200. The guitar was played on Led Zeppelin’s 1969 self-titled debut album, and only 50 of the new range were made.Elsewhere in the anniversary celebrations, the guitar manufacturer announced a new ‘YardBurst’ 1959 Les Paul Custom, made in honour of guitar icon Jeff Beck, earlier this year.It pays homage to the axe that Beck played as he was first put on the map – the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard that he played when making a name for himself as part of the Yardbirds.Noel Gallagher also created a limited-edition run of Gibson ‘78 Les Paul Customs earlier this year, inspired by the instrument originally given to him by Johnny Marr.Gibson was founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan by Orville Gibson, originally specialising in mandolins and related instruments.

Jeff Beck are set to go up for auction in January.The huge selection of axes owned by the former Yardbirds and Jeff Beck Group musician will be going under the hammer with the auction house Christie’s, it was announced on Friday (November 15).Beck died suddenly at the age of 78 in January 2023, after contracting bacterial meningitis. He replaced Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds in 1965, before forming his own group with Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and others, and going on to have a long and successful solo career.There will be a total of more than 130 items in the Jeff Beck collection, the auction for which will run from January 15 to 22.

Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 guitars, as well as a Collector’s Edition, to celebrate their 130th anniversary. Check out all the details below.The collaboration pays homage to the guitar that Page played on Led Zeppelin‘s self-titled 1969 debut album – the iconic mid-60s Gibson SJ-200.

There were cheers of “bravo” and an uncharacteristically long-standing ovation this evening in San Sebastian as the credits rolled on Johnny Depp’s second directorial effort Modi – Three Days On The Wing Of Madness. 

Black Sabbath frontman Tony Martin has spoken about the chances of a reunion with the band, and expressed that he is “up for” working with Tony Iommi again.The vocalist took on the role of frontman for the band for a brief time between the mid-’80s and late-’90s, when the group membership had shifted around founding guitarist Tony Iommi.Comprised of Iommi, Martin, legendary drummer Cozy Powell (Whitesnake, Jeff Beck, Rainbow), and long-time Sabbath collaborator and keyboardist Geoff Nicholls (Bandy Legs, Quartz), the line-up came two decades and multiple line-up changes into the band’s career.With him as the singer, the band released six albums: ‘The Eternal Idol’ (1987), ‘Headless Cross’ (1989), ‘Tyr’ (1990), ‘Cross Purposes’ (1994), ‘Cross Purposes Live’ (1995) and ‘Forbidden’ (1995). He was later removed from the role after Iommi reunited with his fellow original bandmates.Now – following the guitarist sharing a box set of the albums recorded with Martin earlier this year, titled ‘Anno Domini 1989-1995′ – the singer has confirmed that he is open to working with Iommi once again.“I would, and I’ve already said that if he felt like doing something I’d be up for it,” he told RockSverige during a new interview, before explaining that he doesn’t think it will be likely to materialise.“I don’t think Tony is really… I think he’s come to the end of his need to do things.

Johnny Depp has appeared on stage with Andrea Bocelli, and paid tribute to late guitar icon Jeff Beck. Find footage below.The collaboration took place during the world-renowned tenor’s three-day concert in Italy, designed to celebrate his 30 years in the music industry.Taking place at the Teatro del Silenzio open-air amphitheatre, in Bocelli’s hometown city of Lajatico – actor and guitarist Johnny Depp is seen taking to the stage with the classical music star for a performance of ‘En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor’.The track is one that they originally played together alongside late guitar legend Jeff Beck, when the two of them visited Bocelli in 2020.

Jeff Beck.The new model arrives both as the guitar manufacturer celebrates 130 of music history, and on the same day as the legendary player would have celebrated his 80th birthday.It pays homage to the axe that Beck played as he was first put on the map – the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard that he played when making a name for himself as part of the Yardbirds. Available now, the ‘YardBurst’ is a faithful recreation of the historic guitar, and has been designed to capture all of its distinctive traits including the classic white bobbin humbuckers and black single-ply pickguard.Only 130 have been made – in keeping with the Gibson 130th anniversary – and each one was made by hand at the Murphy Lab and artfully aged to match the exact appearance of the original model during the guitarist’s Yardbird days.It comes following the unexpected death of the guitar pioneer in January last year, when he was aged 78.“Jeff was enormously proud to have owned the original of this guitar,” said his widow Sandra Beck of the new recreation.

Mark Knopfler’s re-recorded version of his song ‘Going Home’ has been shared, starring contributions from some of the biggest names in the rock world. Check it out below.After being teased earlier this year, the track officially dropped today (March 15), and sees all funds raised being donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.A new take on Knopfler’s solo hit, the 2024 edition runs across nine-minutes, and sees the Dire Straits frontman join forces with rock icons including Queen‘s Brian May, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and many more.It also includes the last ever recording by guitar virtuoso, Jeff Beck – which he laid down for the track shortly before his death in January 2023.As well as the truly astonishing number of renowned guitarists on the track, Knopfler also enlisted The Beatles’ Ringo Starr on drums, Sting on bass, and The Who frontman (and Teenage Cancer Trust patron) Roger Daltrey on harmonica.The charity track was recorded at British Grove Studios in West London, and produced by Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher.

Johnny Depp and Sir Rod Stewart thrilled crowds at the weekend with an onstage collab to raise cash for charity.

Sir Rod Stewart has shared a throwback from his Faces days as it's been 50 years since the band released their album Ooh La La.

The Allman Betts Band, made up of Allman Brothers Band members’ offspring as well as seasoned music vets, are taking off on a 13-concert tour this fall fittingly dubbed the ‘Allman Betts Family Revival Tour.’At all shows, Devon Allman and Duane Betts (Gregg and Dickey’s sons, respectively) will pay tribute to their legendary fathers’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group by playing two sets — one from each of their famous fathers’ songbooks.Plus, as an added bonus, they’ll also be joined by special guests G. Love and Sierra Hull on select dates.And yes, the Southern Fried rockers are planning on heading north to New York for a pair of huge shows.First up, the band is slated to headline at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Saturday, Dec.

Johnny Depp had an emotional return to the stage on Thursday after he was forced to cancel all appearances due to a fractured ankle.  The Pirates of the Caribbean star reunited with his Hollywood Vampires bandmates in Bucharest, Romania, but the performance appeared to be an emotional one for Johnny as not only was he serenaded by fans in honor of his birthday, but he also paid tribute to a close friend following their sudden death.  Johnny will celebrate his milestone 60th birthday on June 9, but it will be a bittersweet occasion as it marks his first since the death of Jeff Beck, who died on January 11 after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis.

Eric Clapton will once again tour the UK and Ireland next year.The legendary guitarist and musician took to social media earlier this week (June 6) to announce the tour, which will see him perform six shows across the UK and Ireland in May 2024.ERIC CLAPTON ANNOUNCES LIMITED UK & IRELAND TOUR FOR 2024!Thu 9 May – NEWCASTLE Utilita ArenaSat 11 May – LIVERPOOL M & S Bank ArenaMon 13 May – BIRMINGHAM Resorts World ArenaThur 16 May – DUBLIN 3ArenaMon 20 & Tue 21 May – LONDON Royal Albert Hall pic.twitter.com/SJA5trGja7— Eric Clapton (@EricClapton) June 6, 2023Over the course of his tour, Clapton will perform at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena, the 3Arena in Dublin, and three shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London. While only two Royal Albert shows have been listed on social media, a third date has been confirmed via Clapton’s official website.In a follow-up tweet, Clapton confirmed that tickets to the 2023 UK and Ireland tour go on sale today (June 9) at 10am local time.

Johnny Depp is being forced to rest up after a fractured ankle has seriously altered his summer plans.

Eric Clapton, Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett, Rod Stewart, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry were among the musicians who came together to pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck at two special concerts last week (May 22-23).Beck died suddenly in January at the age of 78 after he contracted bacterial meningitis.The ensemble of musicians took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to perform material and covers that Beck himself played throughout his lifetime. Among the highlights were a cover of John Lennon‘s ‘Isolation’ performed by Hammett, Depp and ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons, in tribute to Beck and Deep’s take on the song that was released in 2022.

The Times of London.The 16-time Grammy winner, who penned some of the biggest tracks for the duo Simon & Garfunkel, said he began to lose his hearing while working on his new album “Seven Psalms” — released last week.The hearing loss will likely take a toll on touring, he says, and will force him to avoid performing songs he doesn’t like.“The songs of mine that I don’t want to sing live, I don’t sing them,” he explained. “Sometimes there are songs that I like and then at a certain point in a tour, I’ll say, ‘What the f— are you doing, Paul?’ Quite often that would come during ‘You Can Call Me Al.’ I’d think, ‘What are you doing? You’re like a Paul Simon cover band.

Johnny Depp is honoring his late friend Jeff Beck at a tribute concert after the actor's controversial appearance at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star stepped out on the stage to honor the legendary rock guitarist at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday.  Depp, 59, donned a loose white button-down with a design of his longtime friend Beck on the back of the shirt.

Singer-songwriter Paul Simon, who at 81 has just released his 15th studio album, titled Seven Psalms, has revealed a recent hearing loss in his left ear and says the condition has left him doubting he’ll tour again.

Johnny Depp paid tribute to a friend.

Johnny Depp swapped Cannes for London on Monday when he took to the stage to celebrate his late friend Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall. Last week, the 59-year-old actor opened Cannes Film Festival with his film Jeanne du Barry but last night was in full musician mode while honouring Beck at the tribute show, who died ‘suddenly’ in January after contracting bacterial meningitis aged 78. Taking to the stage in a white shirt, hat, and sunglasses, Oscar-nominated Depp even addressed those in the audience directly as they cheered him on, telling them: ‘Bless your hearts, this is a beautiful turnout for Mr Jeff.