RIP: Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck, famous British guitarist of such bands as The Yardbirds, has died at age 78.

To get an idea of his work: Jeff Beck’s 10 Essential Songs.

I've got to admit, I never really cared for Beck. I thouhgt Jimmy Page, who was also in The Yardbirds and went on to join Led Zeppelin, was a better guitarist. But anyway, here is an early video of The Yardbirds. Beck does the guitar solo ...