R.I.P Jeff Beck

 Jeff Beck without a doubt was one of the greatest guitarists ever.  An artist I saw several times, the last time being September 30th. He is the reason I bought a Fender Stratocaster and an artist I have featured numerous times on my Battle of the Bands. Jeff was in the Yardbirds and had an incredible solo career. He played sessions with a who's who list of artists.

Jeff Beck performing on David Letterman the piece "What Mama Said"

Jeff Beck with Rod Stewart "People Get Ready"

His cover of "A Day in the Life"

"Where Were You"

with The Yardbirds

Jeff Beck an influencer, a creative artist, and a guitarist who's music will live on.

The King of Surf Guitar Has Died

Opening up my blog with "Let's Go Trippin'" by Dick Dale. The 1961 track is supposedly the first surf rock instrumental that ignited the surf  rock craze.

Dick Dale known as the King of Surf Guitar has passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday. A legend in his genre but also an innovator working closing with Fender to create some pretty neat guitar amps.  Here he is "Surfin' the Wedge" on the famous Ed Sullivan Show...

"Misirlou"

He continued to play live until his death and had tour dates scheduled through 

November of this year. He will be missed by his fans, friends and family.

Happy Birthday Jeff Beck!

I can't believe I haven't written a Jeff Beck happy birthday post  before. He is probably my favorite guitarist. He has a distinct sound that I can almost recognize every time and say that's Jeff Beck.

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

He is probably most famous for his version of "People Get Ready"

I have to give the two time Rock and Roll  Hall of Fame member credit he is always pushing the envelope and is never satisfied resting on his past accomplishments.

Here he is back in 1965 with the Yardbirds...

Here he is with "Where were you"

Jeff Beck has won 5 Grammy Awards including one for this Beatles' cover...

I could go on and on. However, I think it is best to let you discover..

Celebrating Dick Dale's Birthday!

Today was Dick Dale's 76th Birthday, he is known as the King of Surf Guitar.

He made a name for himself in the 50s and 60s but played with some great ones as well..like Stevie RRay Vaughan...

and covers....

He is one of a kind....

Well I hope you enjoy! You are probably ready to hang ten at the beach now!