Beck was one of the three great British blues-inspired guitarists who passed through the Yardbirds in the 1960s--the others being Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page. He died this week, age 78. What follows are some selections of some better- and lesser-known highlights from his long career.
The Yardbird, "Over Under Sideways Down," 1966 (Beck on lead guitar):
Jeff Beck (with Rod Stewart on vocals), "Let Me Love You," 1968, from his very best album Truth:
Also from Truth, "Greensleeves," 1968:
And one more from Truth, the famous "Beck's Bolero":
Jeff Beck Group (with Rod Stewart on vocals again), "Plynth," 1969:
And finally, from his jazzier phase, "Blue Wind," 1976:
Feel free to post in the comments links to your favorite Beck videos.