Ritchie Blackmore discusses the great JEFF BECK who he remembers fondly from the early 1960's.
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Ritchie Blackmore discusses the great JEFF BECK.
It's a great story. Ritchie explains how he met Jeff in the early 1960's.
Well Mr. Blackmore the way you feel about Jeff Beck, Is exactly the way I feel about you. You are absolutely my favorite guitar player. Thank you thank you thank you.
Yes !!!!❤
Couldn't agree more.
I've been a one eyed crazy fan
Since a school mate introduced me to
In Rock in1972.
Would have done anything to see
U tube clips. Back then all there was, was
Black night occasionally on countdown
What he deed in made in Japan when he ply child'n time was just unreal
🤮👎
That was nice for you to say. I hope Richie sees it
To be praised CONSTANTLY by Ritchie Blackmore means you're very special. R.I.P Jeff
Ritchie is not a guy who hands out a lot of compliments. I am not putting him down. He is a serious guy and when he says someone is the best, you can take it to the bank.
Looks young ?
@@NormanStansfield1 Absolutely! Well said.
agree. Ritchie's no slouch either
Brian May has also said Beck is his favorite guitarist . That says a lot as well
Praise from Blackmore is praise indeed.
Ritchie beaming and smiling is great to see❤
Ritchie tells no worse than he plays. What a pleasure to listen !
great story teller just like his guitar playing. never seen him so
excited in the interviews. really shows how much he respects jeff beck
Ritchie was voted greatest guitarist around 6 or 7 times in the 80s and every time he picked up the award he would always tell everyone that Jeff beck was in fact the best out there, they are so different but both totally incredible.
and they were such quietly spoken nice "non rock n rollers". If you know what I mean.
Jeff Beck was known to have a more acidic tongue than Richie in the 1960’s up until the late 1980’s.
Yes indeed. I think Mark Knopfler is also somewhat influenced by Beck, the tone and phrasing on those superb early Dire Straits albums show it. Three absolutely brilliant guitar players (and improvisers).
"Jeff has notes on his guitar I don't have"...... all us guitarists know exactly what Ritchie means.
I remember reading that once Nugent hooked up on Eddie’s 5150 rig with whatever strat type Eddie had cobbled together for that gig and Ted started playing his shit and couldn’t understand why he still sounded like well Nugent.. Eddie just happened to be there at the time and yelled to Ted “it’s not the rig!! It’s in the fingers Ted!!! “.. same things as notes on the guitar we don’t have moment..
I don't think I have any of the notes he played on my guitar
No. I don't know.
@@noLeeblueski good for you son. 👏
@@pablohanc ha ha ha... cheers 🥃
This is one of the best descriptions of Jeff Beck's guitar playing and style. None other than from another guitar giant!!! I think Ritchie puts a lot of us on thinking he is a big ego head and miserable all the time. His sardonic and dry wit is totally evident here and also he is not so insecure as to not appreciate other artists genuinely. He doesn't suffer fools easily as they say but he knows who the real people are!!!
This. Some people are just more quiet and reserved, and I think Ritchie also a bit like that. He doesn't looked like a very social guy type, and doesn't mean he's an insecure egomaniac, despite I know he can get pretty nasty when angry sometimes
I’ve never heard Ritchie sound more genuine than he clearly is being here.
You show a great deal of compassion and empathy in reading Ritchie Blackmore's attitude and spirit in general.
Your appreciation and admiration towards Ritchie are similar to mine.
Jeff Beck was an innovative and pioneering spirit in Rock music to be truly admired.
Never heard Richie compliment anyone, so that means something! Two of my favorite guitar players/musicians.
Say what you want, but for Ritchie to say this, it just proves what a class guy he is.
I think Ritchie has kind of a sullen look to him which doesn't help the negative things said about him over time.
Ritchie inwardly has always been a classy guy, but doesn't like to entertain fools, who have nothing substantive to say, but always repeat the same questions that are from mindless sycophants and reporters.
Ritchie enjoys music immensely, and becomes quit perturbed when ignorant people "Harsh His Mellow".
EVERY SINGLE old school guitarist names Jeff Beck as their favorite, for a very good reason.
I like the fact that Ritchie is so humble even though he is so great.
I can’t imagine .. he is saying playing back in 1963 as it is now 2023 !!! WT heck …..60 years later !!! Immortals
Thats a complement Yard bird was one of my favorite....though im younger....i was given my mum an my Aunts late 50s rock singles. ..that was the groups that influence all the guys
"Jeff cheats on the gutiar because he has notes that I don't have on my guitar" 😂😂
and he was so serious while telling ... 😂😂
@@amancu1963 😂
LOL
Great words from Ritchie about Jeff Beck. I know Ritchie was truly shocked when he passed as we all were . These group of guitarists from that time set the building blocks in place for everyone else to build upon . Jeff , Jimmy , Eric , Ritchie & possibly a couple of others . Tremendous talent all out of the UK 🇬🇧 👏!!! 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸
The building blocks to what become known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal also ,ie Ritchie Blackmore/Dio, "Man on the silver mountain, ... ,Leppard,Priest,Maiden,White Snake,etc.,a hell of a contribution indeed, Thanks Jeff, R.I.P.
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I would add the man, I believe, started the "British" way of playing. Hank Marvin.
I've just heard Jeff playing "Apache"
Peter Green ?
THAT says ALLOT! thats the first guitarist i have ever heard Ritchie talk fondly of!! AWSOME!!
The truth is, Jeff Back was the best of them all...natural, universal musician.
100% The best. Many can play 100 notes per second but Beck made each note count and each count well. No one can replace him
Ritchie you crack me up. Love your sense of humor and the way you tell a story.
As he has aged, his storytelling has improved.
Ritchie is among the best as well.
Very humble guy. Innovator.
Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jeff Beck had his own thing going on, no one played like him, no one sounded like him, Ritchie is also one of those stand alone guys, no one plays like him, and nobody sounds like him. Both masters ! Its sad when we loose our heroes, "Rock In Peace" Jeff Beck "we'll never forget you"!
Jeff Beck Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever missed.
Getting praise from Ritchie the maestro himself says it all. God do we miss Jeff 😢
God Bless You Ritchie !
The Man in Black !
High praise coming from Blackmore. I enjoy moments of sincere... sportsmanship(?)... among musicians of this caliber.
Well said. Jeff is one of those people that I never met, but his passing hit me like a dear friend. R.I.P & thank you for the Grooves.
I think what Richie said about Jeff at the end is correct. You always should just 'be yourself' and not try to copy others. That's not an easy thing to do but Jeff did it like riding a bike.
One legend praising another legend. This is priceless!!
Nice tribute from Mr. Blackmore, who tosses around compliments like they were drain lids. Rare praise indeed, and well-deserved because Jeff Beck truly was the best.
Love hearing other greats heaping praise on IMHO the best to ever pick up a guitar. The fact that it is Ritchie makes this even better. For my money Ritchie is far too often overlooked. He belongs near the top of most lists.
'The' most underrated rock guitarist in history.
@@davidmoore8397 He is No. 1
I have seen Blackmore live five times in my life and I can tell you he is criminally underrated. I f Beck is number one Blackmore is right behind him!
Long overdue in the Hall of Fame.
That’s criminal.
Jeff and Ritchie, two of my all time favorites. Now I have to look up that 63 session with Him, Beck and Page.
Jeff's playing was musical like a human voice. He also had impeccable taste. Everything sounded like it belonged, and just wasn't thrown in there to impress. I've been fan since I was a kid and bought blow by blow.
Not sure what I was expecting Ritchie would say about Jeff. It was very pleasant hearing it from a great guitarist. Thank you.
Lovely tribute. I cried my eyes out when Jeff passed. Probably my favorite guitarist ever - gone too soon. I was blessed to see him live a couple of times.
shouldnt have happened
Don't cry. He did a lot of living.
Noone gets out 'here alive ....
🚀🏴☠️🎸
It takes a great guitarist to describe a great guitarist. Love them both ❤
Nice recollection Ritchie 🎸👍
LOVELY tribute to JEFF from RITCHIE...Even more poignant now Jeff has passed on.....Jeff did things with the guitar which were ASTONISHING. He was possibly one of the most original , impossible to copy guitar players to have EVER LIVED.
I want to add Mr Blackmore is also not just a guitar God but a phenomenal song writer as well. Richie's playing has moved me to tears he can play with such finnese and beauty, or make your jaw hit the ground asking yourself" did he really just play that?". Everytime he has come to Detroit I have seen him. Mr Blackmore has been my hero for years. Detroit love's Ritchie Blackmore. ❤ God bless Ritchie Blackmore.
Yeah, Jeff Beck was a “beautiful” player. He was just so smooth and he could get more out of one note than most players get out of 10. From memory he would bend a note and it was a thing of beauty. I’ll have to listen to one of his albums now as it’s been a while.
You're right up there with him 👍👍
What RB describes about Jeff Beck is as how I feel that too.
I would like to add that Jeff was a master of tone. He shaped every tone with so much refinement and feel. I know no guitarist who used or rather expressed so many shades of colours which are the cariers of emotion.
Maybe it was his astrological sign (cancer). Like Rembrand the painter and Julian Bream (classical guitarist) who were cancers too, Jeff expressed so much moods. But above all he was his unique self, an artist, a modest and genuine person.
Jeff was the guy who everyone looked up to because everyone wished they could play like Jeff....we all sure miss your genius Jeff...🎸🎸🎸
Ritchie is so humble as one of the greatest guitar players on Earth .
Top 3 easly
Wow...high praise. Legend on legend.
He's aged really well Ritchie, I think he looks better now than he did when he was younger.
Maybe he's had cosmetic surgery, who knows. And remember his hair is a wig.
Kind words indeed for Jeff from my favorite guitarist of all time the mysterious Ritchie Blackmore.
very articulate words from one legend about another. RIP Jeff and Greeny.
So I'm at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. in May of '75 watching Jeff Beck supporting Blow By Blow. Between songs, he says "Where is he? Oh, there he is (pointing almost at me), there's Ritchie". I almost fell over...I had no idea I was two seats from Ritchie Blackmore! (John McLaughlin opened the show, btw.) That was a great night.
Wow! That would have blown me away!
What an amazing show that must have been......and watching with Ritchie Blackmore LoL wow
@@charliesaucier3352 It sure did me. Talk about star-struck!
@@aschule5684 It was insane. I was this enormous J McLaughlin fan at the time, but Jeff came out and simply owned the whole night. Then, of course, I was beyond blown away. "I'm watching Jeff Beck...NEXT TO RITCHIE BLACKMORE!!" I so wanted to just say hello or "I'm a fan" but I didn't dare! Someone get me a time machine!
Wow! That´s a once in 10 lifetimes.
Jeff may have moved on but his music remains with us forever. What a loss for the world!
Ritchie telling his fond memories with a little smile on his face. Rare. How special Jeff was to him.
very gracious 🙏🏻🙏🏻
i am happy to see Ritchie laughing and looking much healthier ! great words !
For Ritchie to compliment another guitarist, says it all.❤
big sad day in my house in australia when jeff beck passed, truly inspirational seminal guitarist, the first modern electric player that all the others followed, i mean, when a giant like ritchie blackmore praises you like that, it means something
Really grateful watching Ritchie Blackmore talking about Jeff Beck. Touching.
Lovely words from Ritchie the man who composed probably the greatest riff in rock music Smoke on the water, couldn't agree more about Jeff's talent, blues, rock, jazz, rockabilly he was amazing at any style and a great loss to the world.
I saw both of those guys several times and I agree with Ritchie that Beck's work with The Yardbirds set the templet for the rock music to come. It was his playing with them that is my favorite of Beck's career. As for Ritchie, he was the most impressive player that I've seen live, both with Deep Purple and Rainbow. A master player!
Ritchie appreciates people who play as themselves, who incorporate their human side in their music, including all the pros and cons. I've always liked that in Ritchie, and I believe that is what makes musicians unique in their own style.
I'm currently listening (again) to the albums by the underappreciated Bob Tench version of the Jeff Beck Group. Jeff's rhythm playing, which is rarely noted, is unbelievable on those albums. I'm completely baffled that he seems literally to be improvising his parts . . . through the whole song! It's amazing. He never seems to repeat himself throughout. And he's clearly referencing all the chords, and not just soloing.
Too few have noticed Jeff's rhythm playing. I once went to see Eric Johnson at a club. This was back before his first record. Pretty much nobody knew him back then, including me. He was already playing as I arrived. In the parking lot I could hear him, and remarked to my bass player how much his rhythm playing sounded like Jeff Beck. And at that time, for that particular song, he did. And I'm sure he'd be the first to acknowledge that fact.
Could listen to this wonderful man talk all day....
High praise from someone who isn't quick to hand out compliments.
First time that I recall him ever doing that!
Praise indeed - especially from this guy, who is OFF the scale when it comes to guitar talent.
One of the best concerts I've ever been to was about 20 years ago when I saw Santana in Cincinnati, and Jeff Beck opened for them. Both groups were indescribably mind-blowing. My only disappointment that night was NOT seeing Jeff Beck join Santana onstage. Probably a good thing, because my head would've exploded, and I wouldn't be here to recount the story. But what a way to go....R.I.P. Jeff Beck. Strings never break in Heaven....
Edit: Deep Purple, who I saw live at the tail end of '84, on the Perfect Strangers Tour, is also one of the most important groups in my personal musical DNA. Ritchie's one of a VERY small group of artists that I can honestly say, I never heard or saw him COMPROMISE his vision. He could get bored sometimes. Great artists often do. But he NEVER sold himself, or his group out. Which is the origin of his reputation of being "difficult" to work with sometimes.
So glad that I went to see Jeff Beck in Cincy in October 2022. Jeff was great. But second half of show he shared the stage with Johnny Depp. Depp was basically just interfering with my enjoyment of Beck's genius. Around 1989 was the first time I saw Beck in person. He shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughn that night. I was educated by two geniuses then.
Wow, doesn't Ritchie look great. And what a fab tribute to the great JB. Nice words bro Blackmore. ty
Blackmore and Beck are my 2 favorites
One of my top 5 shows Deep Purple original lineup 1985 Perfect Strangers Worcester MA before being discharged from the Navy.
Ritchie is a legend..period!
Ричи это Бог, когда он начинает играть мир торжествует, или плачет, веселится или напрягается, все зависит от Ричи, как он решит так и будет, потому что он Бог в рок музыке.
you wish, but only within Deep Purple. Later on he faded away unlike Jeff Back, who was better and better every year.
@@robsonenduro3316 Ричи создал Радугу!))
@@ЛПХ-96yes, and Rainbow was no near as popular as Deep Purple.
His wig is legendary for sure
common theme of the greatest guitar players, to say Jeff was their favorite
Great words about Jeff Beck! Still you Ritchie Blackmore are the all-time greatest guitar player! 🤗
In all of the many interviews I've seen with Blackmore, I think this is one of the first times I've seen him be complimentary of, not just another musician or band, but a guitar player other than himself. And rightly so. Rest in peace, Jeff Beck.
Watch the one where he's praising Queen and Brian May, you'll have a laugh!👍
@ThinP. I saw that. When Ritchie criticised Brian for being “ a bit too tall”
what a pleasure to listen to this , when you are here check out Jeff Beck with Nigel Kennedy live , just mind blowing . what a loss
A Master Complementing the Master/How Cool is That!!! 🎸
Ritchie you are a true master on guitars to... Jeff was from another planet... He never stop develope him self if there is passion that drives you then you wil try al your life.. Jeff was so down to earth.. Bless You al out there 🙏🧙♂️
Great words of praise from a legend to another. Blackmore and Beck are among my favorites, both stellar players, masters of their craft.
Ive never seen Ritchie smile when talking about another musician. Wow.
High praise, coming from Lord Blackmore himself! 😉
Господин Ритчи! Спасибо! Что! Ты! Жив! И! Работаешь!...Респект Маэстро!...❤❤❤
I love Ritchie awesome player great songs went to
see him in rainbow at the garden straight between
the eyes tour with Joe Lynn had front row right in
front of him i was stoked to see my guitar idol.
I had brought with mw a very large wooden plaque
that was shullaked with his picture on it carried it on the train and to
the front row when ritchie came on i held it up to
him and he didn't even look at it. I was upset but
i forgave him cause he's a great player. If it would
ever happen again and he would ignore me
then i would just throw the f### thing at him still love
ya Ritchie you Blackmore you!
It must have been a great shock to Blackmore when Beck passed away suddenly.
You’re right Richie, Jeff was incredible and there is no one around today who comes close. Why? Because the culture has changed, and it will be many years or maybe even generations before anyone pops up who is as good as Beck.
Sad, but true.
I love Jeff too - what a great tribute by Richie and his words carry tons of weight
RIP Jeff taken too soon
I totally agree with RB ...Shapes of things was the first song back in the '60 where I could hear a delay repeating chords and that was truly great at tht time ...this to say that Jeff Beck was a truly genious since his early years ....I loved his playing since day one and much earlier than Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton....
During an interview Jimi Hendrix was asked what it’s like to be the best guitarist in the world…he answered “I don’t know ask Jeff Beck”
Im not a huge Blackmore fan but this was really good insight. It should be mentioned that when it comes to technique, Jeff Beck still has not been surpassed. He got into the faux jazz style in the mid 70s and from then on he set the standard.
I can’t help but be a Blackmore fan. I saw the guy hammer out an insane solo with a frisbee, then flip it to the back of the arena under his leg 😁 - He wasn’t supposed to be fun but he was.
There was nothing "faux" about Jeff Beck, Sparky. He loved jazz and he knew it.
@@mben-david2064 I agree with what youre saying. Im a huge Steely Dan fan and as far as Im concerned the best jazz was when great jazz soloists like Wayne Shorter and Pete Christlieb did solos for Steely Dan, that was their BEST music. It really makes me sad that this work is not recognized as jazz by people who call themselves jazz musicians because it some of the greatest music ever made, not just good jazz. The term "jazz fusion" is simply music that does not exist among people who play jazz, even when greats like Miles Davis do it on stuff like Bitches Brew, they simply say its 'not real jazz'. I personally enjoy listening to smooth piano jazz and 24 hour youtube channels. Again, this music doesnt exist to people who say they play jazz, they say its cheap lounge music. The reason I am going into such detail is that I am learning music and and I am trying to learn from jazz by reading jazz books and learning how they use chord progressions and chord substitutions. None of these books will every explain jazz from a melodic perspective that anyone can relate to. The only way to be recognized as a jazz musician is to learn jazz standards out of something like "The Real Book". All that to say, if you want to have a conversation about how Jeff Beck contributed to jazz, its never going to happen. I really really wish there was someone out there would like to talk about Jeff Beck's and Steely Dan's contribution to jazz, but it wont happen, and that really is a sad thing for jazz and for music as a whole.
@@monkeyrater Sorry for my snarky tone. I get tired of the casual fans on here who make extreme or silly pronouncements. You clearly aren't one of those. I think Jeff may not be a full blown jazzhead, but he uses the influences he has in a judicious manner, and some of them a jazz hardcores. That makes him as legitimate as anyone based on the quality of his work, which is hard to assail.
@@derhandtrommler thanks, no prob
Very kind. Thank you Ritchie.
his recall is amazing, remember small details from 60 years ago 👍👍
The Legend, Ritchie Blackmore!
This nearly made me emotional. This man does not heap phoney praise on the guitarist de jeur, any praise given is very much earned for Blackmore to give it. Jeff Beck was the original blues/hard rock player
Ritchie should do an album series of just telling stories of his experiences. He's great at telling stories, and I dig his english dry humor with his Ritchie twist. I have title ideas, like: "Gates of Babble On", "Why, Would You Want To Buy This?", "Ian Gillan Was An Annoying Arse", and "So Many Line-up Changes, So Little Time."
" He has notes I don't have on my guitar " clever, Ritchie.
He is smart in praising. Cool
Interesting view. I got into the Yardbirds about that time. In 1966 our little combo played "Shapes of Things" in front of out middle school. Pretty hip kids of 14.
Beck and Blackmore are my favorites guitar players, both have much influence about my way of playing
Brillant is the word,,,,
I don't ever recall seeing Ritchie smiling.
This is a lovely appraisal of Jeff Beck's unique style and virtuoso standard
What a comment. Full of respect and admire. One great talking about another. Thanks Ritchie. RIP Jeff. And by the way "Shape of things" is...just take a look and judge it by yourself.
There is one best guitar player in the world and about a mile above that is Jeff Beck !
Love Jeff , Ritchie a little modest I would say , he's right up there along side Britain's best guitarists , I mean in 1963 as a session guitarist at the age of 18 along with the rest of the band ( The Outlaws ) was picked to back Jerry Lee Lewis on his U.K./Europe tour , I would say that's pretty impressive , I'll add Alvin Lee into the mix as well , Peace from down under
Alvin is one of the best at slow blues
This, coming from a guy who people love to trash talk about how he treats other musicians, is nothing short of...screw you! What a genuine, heartfelt diagnosis of his mentor. It really doesn't get any better than this! And yes, Ritchie can be harsh...we all know that but...
Thanks for posting this brand new interview.
Mr. Blackmore is spot on, both about Jeff Beck, but Shapes Of Things was a definite game changer.
He catches Jeff's essence as a loner ,a visionary,someone out on the edge.solo pilot supreme
Blackmore, talking about recording with Beck and Page before anybody heard of any of them. That is some essential lore.