Jeff Beck: Crazy Fingers

This definitive, unauthorised biography of Jeff Beck offers a well-researched and enlightening account, positioning his astonishing achievements – such as the pioneering of feedback – within the musical climate of the times. Chronicling his various incarnations, from his early days and time with The Yardbirds to the Jeff Beck Group and beyond, the book describes in meticulous detail: Beck's favoured Fender guitars; his profound passion for hot rods; his significant relationships with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, and other influential artists; his deep love of rockabilly; his diverse recording collaborations ranging from Donovan to Tina Turner; and his landmark solo and instrumental work. The book includes a wealth of personal, musical, and historical detail, complemented by compelling photographs and a comprehensive discography.