Results tagged “Jeff Beck”

Back in the 1980s it seemed every rock star worth his salt had some crusade or other to bring to the masses.

It might be deeply unfashionable now, but Chris Rea isn't bothered about that, which is why his latest album, Santo Spirito, includes a powerful film about bullfighting, which he wants to see banned.

Considering the importance of popular music in British culture the opening of the British Music Experience was long-overdue.

The interactive museum at The O2 celebrated its first anniversary last week and over 150,000 visitors have passed through its doors.

The British Music Experience hosted the latest in its series of musician masterclasses with former Stranglers' frontman Hugh Cornwell

For budding songwriters it was an excellent opportunity to quiz a man who has been in the business for 40 years and reached the very top of the tree.

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Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, The O2 arena
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IN A NUTSHELL
Veteran guitar gods join forces for an evening of virtuoso fretboard fun, even if most of the hits are missing.

Guitar legends Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck have announced a joint show at The O2 next February.

The musicians, acknowledged as two of the greatest guitarists of all time, will play the arena on February 13 after being inspired when they collaborated on stage in Tokyo earlier this year.

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Jeff Beck with the Imelda May Band: Indigo2
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IN A NUTSHELL
Veteran guitar legend presents a rocking romp through his record collection accompanied by Irish chanteuse Imelda May and her band.

Imelda May might be a name unfamiliar to many people but to the likes of Van Morrison and Jeff Beck she is one of the best in the business.

The Irish singer will be performing alongside guitar legend Beck at a gig at the Indigo2 on September 21. She spoke to The Wharf about her excitement about the show.