A decent enough guitarist who has nonetheless become the epitome of "
overrated". Along with Eric Clapton, Jeff
Beck was one of the very early guitar heroes. However the arrival of Hendrix made him yesterdays' news immediately and he spent the remaining decades churning out boring albums every few years that lack any clear musical direction. Regularly hailed as second only to Hendrix in guitar god status despite the fact that we have seen the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and dozens more who blow Jeff Beck out the
water. Usually Jeff
Beck is namedropped by insecure rock snobs to impress people nearby, despite the fact that nobody really likes him that much, or are even that familiar with anything he has done. Mentioning Jeff
Beck is a good way to heal any damaged credibility someone may have if they happen to say they like any currently uncool
music.
Rock poser
guy- "Jeff Beck is so awesome, for sheer technical ability and feel, he has no match."
Some
guy listening (who hasn't heard any Jeff Beck) - " I agree totally, the way he plays guitar is amazing"
Rock poser
guy - "Yes, I mean.....Jeff Beck, man.....just.......whoa"