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This episode features an in-depth conversation with authors Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill about the life and career of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

Jeff Beck wasn't just one of the greatest guitarists of all time—he was one of rock's most fearless innovators. In this episode of Booked On Rock, I welcome Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, authors of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story , for an in-depth conversation about the legendary guitarist's remarkable life and career. We explore Jeff's groundbreaking work with the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group, 'Truth', 'Blow by Blow', his friendship with Jimmy Page, his collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Johnny Depp, the story behind "Superstition," the car accident that changed his career, and why he remained one of the most respected musicians in rock until his passing. Along the way, Brad and Chris separate fact from fiction, share stories uncovered through years of research and interviews, and explain why Jeff Beck's relentless creativity made him one of the most influential guitarists in music history. Purchase a copy of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story Follow Chris Gill on Instagram Follow Brad Tolinski on Facebook Subscribe to Brad Tolinksy's Substack Page ---------- 🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Patreon Support Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the…

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