Greg,I remember seeing you play on same stage as Jeff Beck @Fender Fest 03-31-2006! I was talking to Seymour Duncan,and we both stepped away to see your amazing set! Last time I saw you was joining Robben Ford for his encore in Waukesha,WI last Summer 2021. I agree with you about paying homage to the great Jeff Beck! And Keep up all the great work, love your playing!
Greg Koch is an awesome player. So creative and spot on, awesome. A great tribute to Beck, a master black belt Ninja. But Koch is world class too. Loved it.
One day they will be talking about GREG like they do about Jeff. Greg can do all of the greats and still has an unmistakable style that can be immediately recognized as KOCH. Plus his Verbal wit and oratory processes are on a Higher Level! 😎
Been listening to jeff beck for decades. but when someone else spells out his playing like this... its just mind blowing. A true guitar innovator. also Greg is awesome as usual
I first saw Jeff Beck in 1965 with The Yardbirds. His playing has given me a lifetime of joy - as well as helping my amateur attempts at playing guitar.
That had to be incredible. I got to see Jeff Beck in atlantic city w/Buddy Guy a few years ago. It wasnt like i didnt know what to expect seeing him, but when i was there watching him live it really did blow me away. The sounds he gets out of a basic strat is amazing. If you had no idea who he was u would definitly assume it was a floyd rose equipped rig woth a ton of effects. Amazing
I was privileged to see Jeff prior to him joining the Yardbirds. He played in a band called The Tridents and I saw them on several occasions live at Walton Playhouse in Surrey . He used to play a blonde telecaster and I think he used a Binson Echorec . Great slide blues and rock but he really went to town playing Bo Diddley covers like " You can't judge a book " where the band would get into a groove and Jeff would add all sorts of sounds and colours using a slide , harmonics and inventive 'tricks' - but always original and completely in control of his instrument .
Is this genius for real? Beyond gobsmacked at this depth of guitarability and musicality…the last time I was blown away like this was the first time I heard Jeffery Beckery! Kudos maestro…!
I saw Jeff Beck in Boston. He did the Beatles A Day in the Life. I was stunned at the sound and expressiveness with the instrument. I would have ended with that and walked off. Instead that was only one of the amazing things he did that night and came back and did an encore. The entire show was mind blowing. Thanks for this video. Always great to watch you play.
Saw him last night in Cardiff. Just amazing. Been waiting for two years to see him and he was out of this world. His control, precision, tone. Incredible. Makes all the rest look like beginners and he can play every style. Superb band that blew the roof off. The best of the best 👏👏👏
A monster. A monster explains the unique qualities of a granmonster. Gives us a song applying the granmonster recipe followed by demonstrating the intracancies of the dish. This is a gem. Mr. Greg Koch, you sir cooked a killer with a ton of chops. I'm gonna have to eat this elephant a bite at a time. Thank you Sir.
The only time I've actually cried tears of JOY when watching a show, was watching Jeff up close at a couple of different concerts at the Warfield in S.F.. Literally streaming down my face gazing and enveloped in his grace.
Holy musical flashback. Saw that same concert up close on Jeff's side of stage, at the Warfield in San Francisco. Same thing happened (tears) while he was performing "A Day in the Life." This big tall guy next to me looked down with smiling with tears running down his face, after the song was over. The four concerts experienced since '89 with Stevie Ray Vaughn, were all fantastic.
When I saw Jeff in "76" at the Palladium in NYC, I brought some friends with me, who weren't too familliar with him. By the time the show was over, that part of their relationship with Jeff took a huge leap to becoming their idol, as far as duitar players go, and to this day, they're still blown away.
As a kid in the 70s I remember we would play the Blow By Blow album over and over. Very awesome to hear Greg going over JBs style. I'm hoping that I get a chance to run into Greg again. First time I saw him was at a small club on Donges Bay Rd. Then I ran into him at Cream City Music as he was preparing to demo some Martin guitars. The last time I saw him he was crossing the street in Tosa with a cup if Joe in hand. He had a smile that went ear to ear. Always a treat to hear the Tele master discuss the craft of guitar.
Love them both, and please read the comments I wrote to your other post. Not trying to start an internet fight. Just pay utmost respect to both. And by the way they both thought very highly of each other,although they are totally different,and all-time Fusion guitar masters at the zenith!@@nasticanasta
Searching for a Jeff Beck 'tutorial', I knew would be a tall order for any guitarist to offer. But Greg Koch's video came up at the top of the list. Not to put down everybody else, but anytime Greg Koch delves into tutorials, you know you'll get more than what you paid for. He didn't go in depth on the whammy bar or harmonics Jeff Beck is known for, but you feel his deep understanding of the player we all lost. Thank you Mr. Koch, thank you Jeff Beck...rest in peace.
Most especially the guitar world… I think guys like EVH learned especially from the sheer strength in Jeff Beck hands, that’s the sound. It’s why Eddie sounds the same on every instrument.
Jeff has left the building!!! Though he will NEVER be forgotten. His music, and style will live on forever, as the greatest Guitarist of the 20th century, and the first quarter of the 21st. He was is one of my greatest influences on guitar. And I just want to say thank you, Greg Koch, for keeping his "so unique" style of playing alive. I have seen many imitators in my life, doing him justice, but none have ever come so close as Greg. Thank you, MAN, for studying Jeff's style so well and keeping it going, and passing it on. I expect in the years to come, there will be many "Jeff Beck" tribute albums, and concerts, which I will be part of. And I am quite sure that you will be the leader of the new tribute-trend of reviving Jeff's music, art, and skills. Again, I just want to say thank you, Greg, for keeping his spirit alive. You are the next best thing. And nobody does it better. God Bless!
When you hear Jeff Beck with Eric Clapton on Further on up the Road, from the Secret Policeman’s Ball….. Eric gets blown away with Jeff’s soloing capability and it is truly some on the most unexpected riffs you will ever see right up til the end where he hits a G harmonic on the 5th fret and reaching behind the nut and pulling it sharp….. just unbelievable
Jeff doesn't seem to get the same level of reverence that some of the other "guitar heroes" get from the younger generations, but I always encourage my students to listen to him. To me, Jeff always sounds "free". Like he's saying exactly what he wants to say on the guitar without any limitations.
THAT IS BECAUsE HE PLAYED MAINLY IN JAPAN AND THE USA. He felt that if he was not going to be promoted in GB, THAT THERE WERE OTHER PLACES HE COULD EARN A LIVING. Look up Japan Full concert 1999 with Jennifer Batten, Steve Alexander , Randy HopE Taylor and Jeff Beck. WONDERFUL!! Cynthia Allen-McLaglen
“The Grip” has overtones of Albert Lee’s ascending double stops, pull offs and kind of a ‘chicken pickin’ thing going on (with a bunch of dirt thrown on it!). Great stuff!
Yes! Jeff Beck is ... Jeff Beck! No further questions, your honor. :D And to tell you the truth crazy as it may seem ... Greg Koch is ... Greg Koch! He might have been too young to join the Yardbirds and he has somehow managed to fly under my radar until just a few years ago. He's a total fingertwister and a wildly entertaining guitarist deserving much more spotlight !!!
He’s always my reminder of why guitar should be ‘fun’. The Jeff warble inspired Heartbreak Warfare, one of Mayer’s most innovative riffs. Completely changed the way I approached a whammy bar.
This is beyond ridiculous. Greg, every time I watch you I can barely stop myself from leaving the office and going home to practice what you just demoed. You are a gem, thanks as always.
Jeff is so unique and his sound has changed so much over the years but always sounds like Jeff Beck. He seems to inovate and never stand still. Great vid and that track you played was incredible. Wow!
My friend you are a fantastic guitarist I love that you've been able to pick up so much from Jeff's Arsenal. As a guitarist myself I don't know if you've ever attempted this. Try out on the song where Were You or Nessun Dorma or even both. Two of the most challenging songs I've ever attempted on the guitar I spent an entire month just attempting "where were you" and I could only get outside the ballpark I don't think anybody ever gets into Jeff's ballpark. 😂 like you said Jeff keeps raising the bar with every album I've never known a guitarist with such control over his instrument he can mimic human voice,harmonica, the list is immense. And he does it with his hands truly astounding. Jeff is a minimalist you will not see Jeff with a large pedal board in front of him usually just a rat Overdrive Wawa pedal maybe a voice box which he hasn't used in years. And his secret weapon he uses basically for Echo and I just so happen to know what it is and I have one for myself sorry I can't divulge this information I may disappear 😳 Keep that torch burning of real talent.
Fearless,... Bold,.... innovative,.... unexpected and surprising.... this describes Jeff Beck as a musician and guitar player.... he plays with the guitar. Sonic diversity and quiet tones that hook you immediately. Greg, you also play like that but with your own twist... the Gristle twist!
I love how ypu describe Beck at the beginning. I'll never forget when he was inducted into the RnR HOF in 2009 (the 2nd time) a guy at work argued that Beck hadn't done anything to deserve it. I was floored. I wasn't even a huge Beck fan, but still knew he was legendary.
The two albums he did one with the Orange jjust called JeffBeck Group and Rough and Ready with Cozy Powell on drums and Max Middleton on keyboard to me are the best of all .Beat Club has a whole show with this outfit .real Rock and Roll travellers.
@@damonhines8187 Damon that is an absolute classic and just shows Jeff's selfless attitude by letting Max Middleton close out the tune with one of the best electric piano solos ever recorded.Rough and Ready is such an unsung masterpiece .Cozy Powell and Clive Chaman lay it down with Bob Tench on vocals to me is a great improvment over Rod Stewart.This is my favorite Jeff Beck Group line up.They all are on one page working flawlessly.The Recording Sound of R&R and the Album with the Orange is top notch.
The orange album was recorded right here in Memphis at Steve Cropper’s TMI Studio, with Cropper producing. Killer album indeed. Highways is a killer track from that album.
@@melodymakermark thanks Melodymakermark I didnt know that but .This explains why the album just sounds so cool .Highways is a killer track and the cover of Goin Down with Max's timeless piano breakdown at the begining is amazing.This was Jeff and the whole band at the top of their game.
Without a doubt, his version of Goin’ Down is my favorite Beck tune. Meant to be played at maximum volume. As with many of his songs, it’s not just the note selection but what he does sonically with the volume/feedback. I didn’t fully appreciate Clive Chaman’s bass playing until I got a nice sub. To keep that pace up for that long is pretty impressive. Big fan of Truth too, with Rod at his best.
I was blessed to have seen JB 4 times. Once, in the mid-nineties, I stumbled out of a JB concert at Massey Hall concert in toronto (BLOWN AWAY) into the street. I almost got hit by a cab. And the only thing I was under the influence of was…Jeff Beck.
All his material is great, but IMO, he really started pushing the boundries with Guitar Shop, and after . The musicians he's surrounded himself have helped to elevate that inspiration too - I've seen him several times (1995 and after), and I gotta say, LIVE, there's just no substitute - he is absolutely stops time and moves air. When I saw him in 1995 , first time , when he was on tour w/Santana, Terry Bozzio was on drums, and the energy coming off the stage was so palpable, so thick.... it was unforgettable. I believe they were breaking into 'Big Block' and just the sheer vibe was ridiculously amazing. Here's to more tours and material from one of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar!
Jeff just keeps getting better! He's incredible! His recent work with Bones is so inspired and inspiring! Great you give Peter Green and Mick Taylor some much deserved credit too!
Saw him in ‘68 with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, ‘76 with Jan Hammer and 2016 with his touring group. Amazing to have samples of his career from over the years. Love his playing. Wah wah, Jeff Beck.
Ironically the only time I had seen Beck live, Greg Koch opened for him in June 2010. Beck was incredible! But as you can see from this video, Greg is no slouch either. I saw Greg two more times at a local place in Milwaukee in 2018 with Jim Liban. They were awesome. An extra bonus was meeting them.
Beck is spectacular, talking with his guitar. *Once* in a while in a video here and there he'll actually talk in words about something... trading guitars, something about classic cars, technical stuff, and at those times he is most pleasant to listen to because he's soft-spoken (and maybe just a little shy?). He doesn't have a loud voice. He doesn't have to be the center of attention every time he's in public. He lets the guitar do the talking, as he keeps his mouth shut. Yet another good lesson from Jeff Beck.-
This is so great! I’ve always been fascinated by Beck. And I just love Greg. How cool to demystify some of those Beck tricks in the hands of another modest and joyful master. Bravo!
Beck (one of many things) made the best "slide" effects with his whammy/volume control techniques. Nice video man, you are so inspiring. The High School bit is so true.
Hello Greg Jeff Beck is my fist favorite guitarist of all time since I was 10…..as well Many more great guitarist. I want to tell you this I really mean thanks for existing, Now you are in my listening every day aa well.🥂
Greg you killed it brother! jeez somebody get a bucket of ice (his hands are on fire) . I have seen Jeff Beck 3 times over the last 20 years. You do him justice. BTW I saw him 3 years ago live and he never changed guitars over even tuned over the entire concert.
JB’s album Truth was one of my early guitar hero influences, in the late sixties. Then Blow by Blow, etc. It’s nice to see this guy showing how he does that JB style stuff. Very cool indeed.
Dear Blessed Jeff Beck I bow down to you and cried my heart out when you dropped your body on January 10th, 2023. The world has lost the live guitar master of the Universe.
Wow. A years worth of free guitar lessons by accidently stumbling and landing onto your site. Thanks. Now subscribed so next time I can't say it was by accident. Looking forward to your next upload. Thanks again!~
I grew up listening to my Wired album, then went thru a period where i forgot about Jeff. Rediscovered him after seeing him live at one of the Crossroads concerts and today, I still listen and think he is the top of the mountain as far as electric guitar goes. Then again, I recently heard Hendrix on my Band of Gypsies album playing Machine Gun which still blows my mind. Still after all these years, I get chills when I hear that. Well also for me, its hard to beat Neil Young plugged into Old Black, which sounds like a wall of awesomeness coming at you.
Guitar Licks: 2:50 bend 3:42 bend 5:08 chicken picking 5:15 chicken picking 5:36 chicken picking 5:51 harmonics 6:58 w/bar; g blues 8:03 w/bar 8:15 w/bar; like a slide guitar 8:35 w/bar 8:49 w/bar; palm on the bridge 9:11 w/bar; like a sitar
Saw Beck at the old Cape Cod Coloseum during the - There & Beck. Hitched hiked from P - town in the pouring rain. Got their just in time for the Joe Perry Project had just finished up.
So cool someone finally did this for Jeff. He kept my powder dry when I was over seas. Saigon 75. I heard SRV threatened Jeff that his Roadies would hold him down until he showed Stevie that high harmonic Jeff hits . I read Jeff say he hits the 2nd fret B string to get it. I think out of 1000 tries I nailed it once. Howdy neighbor from Sweet home Chicago. You're a BMF Greg !
👍🇬🇧❤JEFF BECK.....MY FAVORITE VIRTUOSO GUITARIST SINCE I TURNED 12 IN 1977. WE BOTH ARE BORN ON JUNE 24TH.....THRU YEARS I BECAME A VIRTUOSO ( HARD WORK ) BACK IN THE DAY I GAVE UP 1 / 3 OF MY LIFE TO BE ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS / RIFF & SONG CREATORS OF ALL TIME🎸THANX : BECK, PAGE, BLACKMORE, HOWE, EVH, RHOADES, HENDRIX, SELTZER 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Great respect to Greg for his skills and analysis. Great video. That kept in mind, it’s one thing to play like JB or anyone else. It’s another to pioneer this stuff. I love Steve Morse, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, Roy Buchanan, Frampton, SRV, Jimmy Page, etc. because of their skills and *inventiveness* and creativeness and/or writing, but there was always something about Jeff Beck that really got to me. He was always out there on his own trying new things, even if the songs were borrowed. There will never be another of any of these players (except for perhaps EC, all due respect). They are singular, but JB was especially so. There is no one waiting in the wings “We shall not see his like again.”.
Speaking of "Truth" . . . TRUTH!!! So many great albums. The "Orange" album. Jimi LOVED Jeff! "Rice Pudding" inspired "In From the Storm". "Beck's Bolero" was so ahead of its time on so many levels!!!
Greg,I remember seeing you play on same stage as Jeff Beck @Fender Fest 03-31-2006! I was talking to Seymour Duncan,and we both stepped away to see your amazing set! Last time I saw you was joining Robben Ford for his encore in Waukesha,WI last Summer 2021. I agree with you about paying homage to the great Jeff Beck! And Keep up all the great work, love your playing!
Greg Koch is an awesome player. So creative and spot on, awesome. A great tribute to Beck, a master black belt Ninja. But Koch is world class too. Loved it.
Greg kick's ass
Jeff Beck plays many genres, and just flows. He is a hero
jeff becks solo on his track seasons is one of the greatest guitar performances fking ever
Totally agree!
One day they will be talking about GREG like they do about Jeff.
Greg can do all of the greats and still has an unmistakable style that can be immediately recognized as KOCH. Plus his Verbal wit and oratory processes are on a Higher Level! 😎
Been listening to jeff beck for decades. but when someone else spells out his playing like this... its just mind blowing. A true guitar innovator. also Greg is awesome as usual
Jeff Beck : Master of the unexpected!! Keeping guitar players on their toes for generations.
I first saw Jeff Beck in 1965 with The Yardbirds. His playing has given me a lifetime of joy - as well as helping my amateur attempts at playing guitar.
That had to be incredible. I got to see Jeff Beck in atlantic city w/Buddy Guy a few years ago. It wasnt like i didnt know what to expect seeing him, but when i was there watching him live it really did blow me away. The sounds he gets out of a basic strat is amazing. If you had no idea who he was u would definitly assume it was a floyd rose equipped rig woth a ton of effects. Amazing
You are one lucky devil.
I was privileged to see Jeff prior to him joining the Yardbirds. He played in a band called The Tridents and I saw them on several occasions live at Walton Playhouse in Surrey . He used to play a blonde telecaster and I think he used a Binson Echorec . Great slide blues and rock but he really went to town playing Bo Diddley covers like " You can't judge a book " where the band would get into a groove and Jeff would add all sorts of sounds and colours using a slide , harmonics and inventive 'tricks' - but always original and completely in control of his instrument .
I'm jealous!
Is this genius for real? Beyond gobsmacked at this depth of guitarability and musicality…the last time I was blown away like this was the first time I heard Jeffery Beckery! Kudos maestro…!
Oh yeah, it's for real. *mind blown*
Just amazing what JB could do on a guitar.
I'm sure Hendrix would look in awe.
Thanks for the great music JB.
RIP
I'm sure Hendrix had respect for Jeff even back then. I do believe that I read this somewhere.
I had the thought that Jimi is going to FREAK when he sees how good Jeff got! RIP Maestro
I saw Jeff Beck in Boston. He did the Beatles A Day in the Life. I was stunned at the sound and expressiveness with the instrument. I would have ended with that and walked off. Instead that was only one of the amazing things he did that night and came back and did an encore. The entire show was mind blowing. Thanks for this video. Always great to watch you play.
Saw him last night in Cardiff. Just amazing. Been waiting for two years to see him and he was out of this world. His control, precision, tone. Incredible. Makes all the rest look like beginners and he can play every style. Superb band that blew the roof off. The best of the best 👏👏👏
A monster. A monster explains the unique qualities of a granmonster. Gives us a song applying the granmonster recipe followed by demonstrating the intracancies of the dish. This is a gem. Mr. Greg Koch, you sir cooked a killer with a ton of chops. I'm gonna have to eat this elephant a bite at a time. Thank you Sir.
The only time I've actually cried tears of JOY when watching a show, was watching Jeff up close at a couple of different concerts at the Warfield in S.F.. Literally streaming down my face gazing and enveloped in his grace.
So ging es mir, Anfang der '90er, in Dortmund. Es war überwältigend!
His playing does have that effect. He's so humble. CLASS ACT.
Holy musical flashback. Saw that same concert up close on Jeff's side of stage, at the Warfield in San Francisco. Same thing happened (tears) while he was performing "A Day in the Life." This big tall guy next to me looked down with smiling with tears running down his face, after the song was over. The four concerts experienced since '89 with Stevie Ray Vaughn, were all fantastic.
When I saw Jeff in "76" at the Palladium in NYC, I brought some friends with me, who weren't too familliar with him. By the time the show was over,
that part of their relationship with Jeff took a huge leap to becoming their idol, as far as duitar players go, and to this day, they're still blown away.
@@unclewalt1 Sounds " freaky" 😝😝😝😝😝
Greg Koch is so good at explaining guitar styles!
Jeff Beck will never be copied, but Mr. Koch your playing is so sick! Amazing player in every way?
As a kid in the 70s I remember we would play the Blow By Blow album over and over. Very awesome to hear Greg going over JBs style. I'm hoping that I get a chance to run into Greg again. First time I saw him was at a small club on Donges Bay Rd. Then I ran into him at Cream City Music as he was preparing to demo some Martin guitars. The last time I saw him he was crossing the street in Tosa with a cup if Joe in hand. He had a smile that went ear to ear. Always a treat to hear the Tele master discuss the craft of guitar.
Beck is the best. 74 and STILL reinventing his music!! Amazing!!
What about Allan Holdsworth who actually created new chords
Love them both, and please read the comments I wrote to your other post. Not trying to start an internet fight. Just pay utmost respect to both. And by the way they both thought very highly of each other,although they are totally different,and all-time Fusion guitar masters at the zenith!@@nasticanasta
Searching for a Jeff Beck 'tutorial', I knew would be a tall order for any guitarist to offer. But Greg Koch's video came up at the top of the list. Not to put down everybody else, but anytime Greg Koch delves into tutorials, you know you'll get more than what you paid for. He didn't go in depth on the whammy bar or harmonics Jeff Beck is known for, but you feel his deep understanding of the player we all lost. Thank you Mr. Koch, thank you Jeff Beck...rest in peace.
I often wonder if the guitar world, fully realizes, what a treasure this guy is.
If not, they do now...
Most especially the guitar world…
I think guys like EVH learned especially from the sheer strength in Jeff Beck hands, that’s the sound. It’s why Eddie sounds the same on every instrument.
@@j_freed EVH idolized and was influenced by one guitarist, Eric Clapton in Cream and he never did an instrumental album : )
Man, that Strat is splendid ! Besides, skills are awesome!
Jeff has left the building!!! Though he will NEVER be forgotten. His music, and style will live on forever, as the greatest Guitarist of the 20th century, and the first quarter of the 21st. He was is one of my greatest influences on guitar. And I just want to say thank you, Greg Koch, for keeping his "so unique" style of playing alive. I have seen many imitators in my life, doing him justice, but none have ever come so close as Greg. Thank you, MAN, for studying Jeff's style so well and keeping it going, and passing it on. I expect in the years to come, there will be many "Jeff Beck" tribute albums, and concerts, which I will be part of. And I am quite sure that you will be the leader of the new tribute-trend of reviving Jeff's music, art, and skills. Again, I just want to say thank you, Greg, for keeping his spirit alive. You are the next best thing. And nobody does it better. God Bless!
RIP to the man
When you hear Jeff Beck with Eric Clapton on Further on up the Road, from the Secret Policeman’s Ball….. Eric gets blown away with Jeff’s soloing capability and it is truly some on the most unexpected riffs you will ever see right up til the end where he hits a G harmonic on the 5th fret and reaching behind the nut and pulling it sharp….. just unbelievable
just watched that, found it on YT, thanks for the tip!
Jeff doesn't seem to get the same level of reverence that some of the other "guitar heroes" get from the younger generations, but I always encourage my students to listen to him. To me, Jeff always sounds "free". Like he's saying exactly what he wants to say on the guitar without any limitations.
THAT IS BECAUsE HE PLAYED MAINLY IN JAPAN AND THE USA. He felt that if he was not going to be promoted in GB, THAT THERE WERE OTHER PLACES HE COULD EARN A LIVING. Look up Japan Full concert 1999 with Jennifer Batten, Steve Alexander , Randy HopE Taylor and Jeff Beck. WONDERFUL!! Cynthia Allen-McLaglen
@@dolly5279 Sounds like an amazing concert. I will definitely look it up! Thank you!
The Grip is insane. Wow. Complete respect to Greg.
Everything that Greg does he does it the best. He is one of my top guitar players of all time.
“The Grip” has overtones of Albert Lee’s ascending double stops, pull offs and kind of a ‘chicken pickin’ thing going on (with a bunch of dirt thrown on it!). Great stuff!
Yeah he talks about Albert Lee quite a bit on this course
Yes! Jeff Beck is ... Jeff Beck! No further questions, your honor. :D
And to tell you the truth crazy as it may seem ... Greg Koch is ... Greg Koch! He might have been too young to join the Yardbirds and he has somehow managed to fly under my radar until just a few years ago. He's a total fingertwister and a wildly entertaining guitarist deserving much more spotlight !!!
He’s always my reminder of why guitar should be ‘fun’. The Jeff warble inspired Heartbreak Warfare, one of Mayer’s most innovative riffs. Completely changed the way I approached a whammy bar.
That solo is madness! The artificial harmonic in particular just screams.
This is beyond ridiculous. Greg, every time I watch you I can barely stop myself from leaving the office and going home to practice what you just demoed. You are a gem, thanks as always.
Greg is my new guitar hero! His playing was amazing!
The show's he did with that young girl on bass is too good. His tone coming out of those magnatone amps was INCREDIBLE!!!!!
Jeff is so unique and his sound has changed so much over the years but always sounds like Jeff Beck. He seems to inovate and never stand still. Great vid and that track you played was incredible. Wow!
One of my favourite guitarists talking about one of my favourite guitarists
I always wondered if Beck was a main influence on you, you both have the same joy, soul and crazy fun in your playing.
My friend you are a fantastic guitarist I love that you've been able to pick up so much from Jeff's Arsenal. As a guitarist myself I don't know if you've ever attempted this. Try out on the song where Were You or Nessun Dorma or even both. Two of the most challenging songs I've ever attempted on the guitar I spent an entire month just attempting "where were you" and I could only get outside the ballpark I don't think anybody ever gets into Jeff's ballpark. 😂 like you said Jeff keeps raising the bar with every album I've never known a guitarist with such control over his instrument he can mimic human voice,harmonica, the list is immense. And he does it with his hands truly astounding. Jeff is a minimalist you will not see Jeff with a large pedal board in front of him usually just a rat Overdrive Wawa pedal maybe a voice box which he hasn't used in years. And his secret weapon he uses basically for Echo and I just so happen to know what it is and I have one for myself sorry I can't divulge this information I may disappear 😳
Keep that torch burning of real talent.
Fearless,... Bold,.... innovative,.... unexpected and surprising.... this describes Jeff Beck as a musician and guitar player.... he plays with the guitar. Sonic diversity and quiet tones that hook you immediately. Greg, you also play like that but with your own twist... the Gristle twist!
I love how ypu describe Beck at the beginning. I'll never forget when he was inducted into the RnR HOF in 2009 (the 2nd time) a guy at work argued that Beck hadn't done anything to deserve it. I was floored. I wasn't even a huge Beck fan, but still knew he was legendary.
Brilliant video with loads of interesting stuff. And the presentation is outstanding in terms of playing and sense of humor. I love it.🤩
Insane absolutely insane wow
Greg tu es un génie. Merci pour ce bel hommage et ces explications!
The two albums he did one with the Orange jjust called JeffBeck Group and Rough and Ready with Cozy Powell on drums and Max Middleton on keyboard to me are the best of all .Beat Club has a whole show with this outfit .real Rock and Roll travellers.
'Jody' in particular remains a lifelong fave.
@@damonhines8187 Damon that is an absolute classic and just shows Jeff's selfless attitude by letting Max Middleton close out the tune with one of the best electric piano solos ever recorded.Rough and Ready is such an unsung masterpiece .Cozy Powell and Clive Chaman lay it down with Bob Tench on vocals to me is a great improvment over Rod Stewart.This is my favorite Jeff Beck Group line up.They all are on one page working flawlessly.The Recording Sound of R&R and the Album with the Orange is top notch.
The orange album was recorded right here in Memphis at Steve Cropper’s TMI Studio, with Cropper producing. Killer album indeed. Highways is a killer track from that album.
@@melodymakermark thanks Melodymakermark I didnt know that but .This explains why the album just sounds so cool .Highways is a killer track and the cover of Goin Down with Max's timeless piano breakdown at the begining is amazing.This was Jeff and the whole band at the top of their game.
Without a doubt, his version of Goin’ Down is my favorite Beck tune. Meant to be played at maximum volume. As with many of his songs, it’s not just the note selection but what he does sonically with the volume/feedback. I didn’t fully appreciate Clive Chaman’s bass playing until I got a nice sub. To keep that pace up for that long is pretty impressive. Big fan of Truth too, with Rod at his best.
I was blessed to have seen JB 4 times. Once, in the mid-nineties, I stumbled out of a JB concert at Massey Hall concert in toronto (BLOWN AWAY) into the street. I almost got hit by a cab.
And the only thing I was under the influence of was…Jeff Beck.
I love about a million guitar players but Jeff is top of the heap for me. Thanks for this.
All his material is great, but IMO, he really started pushing the boundries with Guitar Shop, and after . The musicians he's surrounded himself have helped to elevate that inspiration too - I've seen him several times (1995 and after), and I gotta say, LIVE, there's just no substitute - he is absolutely stops time and moves air. When I saw him in 1995 , first time , when he was on tour w/Santana, Terry Bozzio was on drums, and the energy coming off the stage was so palpable, so thick.... it was unforgettable. I believe they were breaking into 'Big Block' and just the sheer vibe was ridiculously amazing. Here's to more tours and material from one of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar!
I saw him on that tour, too! (Mann Music Center; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)
What a monster!
I love how he never mentions how Beck just plays with his fingers...yah, no problem..
Learned a whole bunch, Greg. Thanks!
RIP to Jeff. One of the best. Thanks for this lesson dude.
Good Lawd that was badass deeelux. You are incredible, Greg. Not only a very strong Grip but nice insight into Jeff.
Jeff just keeps getting better! He's incredible! His recent work with Bones is so inspired and inspiring! Great you give Peter Green and Mick Taylor some much deserved credit too!
Greg I would have LOVED to hear you and Beck playing together😎
Greg Koch is one of my favourite players.
Just love what he has to say, with the instrument and about the instrument.
I glad I saw Jeff Beck live one time in Utrecht, Netherlands. 2010 . It was so open emotionally
I think Clapton himself said once”When Jeff Beck is at his best , he is the best” I think I agree with Clapton...
Yeaa yea jeff best but clapton suckoo
Saw him in ‘68 with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, ‘76 with Jan Hammer and 2016 with his touring group. Amazing to have samples of his career from over the years. Love his playing. Wah wah, Jeff Beck.
Ironically the only time I had seen Beck live, Greg Koch opened for him in June 2010. Beck was incredible! But as you can see from this video, Greg is no slouch either. I saw Greg two more times at a local place in Milwaukee in 2018 with Jim Liban. They were awesome. An extra bonus was meeting them.
Beck is spectacular, talking with his guitar.
*Once* in a while in a video here and there he'll actually talk in words about something... trading guitars, something about classic cars, technical stuff, and at those times he is most pleasant to listen to because he's soft-spoken (and maybe just a little shy?).
He doesn't have a loud voice.
He doesn't have to be the center of attention every time he's in public.
He lets the guitar do the talking, as he keeps his mouth shut.
Yet another good lesson from Jeff Beck.-
It is amazing Jeff always getting better. Thank you for posting this
This is a great clip. You nailed some of Becks techniques and explained what is so cool and innovative about his playing
This is so great! I’ve always been fascinated by Beck. And I just love Greg. How cool to demystify some of those Beck tricks in the hands of another modest and joyful master. Bravo!
Greg is a monster player.
Beck (one of many things) made the best "slide" effects with his whammy/volume control techniques. Nice video man, you are so inspiring. The High School bit is so true.
Amazing Lesson. Please more from Jeff BECK
Hello Greg
Jeff Beck is my fist favorite guitarist of all time since I was 10…..as well Many more great guitarist.
I want to tell you this I really mean thanks for existing,
Now you are in my listening every day aa well.🥂
Greg that is a BEAUTIFUL Strat! That green with the gold hardware! OMG!
Great playing, Greg. I"ll never dare sound like the "unimitateble" Jeff- the one- Beck. But you did it very well.
Congrats, master!
That was wicked awesome to watch. Amazing playing. Long time fan of Jeff Beck too.
Greg you killed it brother! jeez somebody get a bucket of ice (his hands are on fire) . I have seen Jeff Beck 3 times over the last 20 years. You do him justice. BTW I saw him 3 years ago live and he never changed guitars over even tuned over the entire concert.
Greg Koch, great Guitar player and always entertaining!
JB’s album Truth was one of my early guitar hero influences, in the late sixties. Then Blow by Blow, etc. It’s nice to see this guy showing how he does that JB style stuff. Very cool indeed.
Dear Blessed Jeff Beck I bow down to you and cried my heart out when you dropped your body on January 10th, 2023.
The world has lost the live guitar master of the Universe.
Wow. A years worth of free guitar lessons by accidently stumbling and landing onto your site. Thanks. Now subscribed so next time I can't say it was by accident. Looking forward to your next upload. Thanks again!~
Jeff Beck introduced me to jazz and jazz/fusion! Praise the Lord!
I grew up listening to my Wired album, then went thru a period where i forgot about Jeff. Rediscovered him after seeing him live at one of the Crossroads concerts and today, I still listen and think he is the top of the mountain as far as electric guitar goes. Then again, I recently heard Hendrix on my Band of Gypsies album playing Machine Gun which still blows my mind. Still after all these years, I get chills when I hear that. Well also for me, its hard to beat Neil Young plugged into Old Black, which sounds like a wall of awesomeness coming at you.
I played wired to death in high school.led boots.
I always like what you do! Loved Jeff Beck since the 60's!
A brilliant clinic by THE greatest story telling, six string slinging, tone teaching Gristlemaster! Thanks Greg!
wired is my favorite record and jeff beck has always been my favorite player since 1977
Thanks for this Greg. After today it’s up to everyone else to keep the flame going. Play it brother.
You are so good, Greg👌👍👏🎸, I saw Jeff a few times and he kept getting a better and better
Greg's tone and technique is fantastic!
Yeah, I'll be watchin' this a few times!! Awesome stuff!! I learned a lot!! Thanks Greg!!
Guitar Licks:
2:50 bend
3:42 bend
5:08 chicken picking
5:15 chicken picking
5:36 chicken picking
5:51 harmonics
6:58 w/bar; g blues
8:03 w/bar
8:15 w/bar; like a slide guitar
8:35 w/bar
8:49 w/bar; palm on the bridge
9:11 w/bar; like a sitar
Holy cannoli best Jeff lesson ever! Thanks Greg! 🎸🏆
I want also add you are my best guitar lesson ever
Thanks Greg.
Freshest guitar playing I've seen in a long, long, long, long time. Nice stuff Greg. I'm your newest sub.
I was just watching this video yesterday, didn't know he was still passing! Sad today😢
Saw Beck at the old Cape Cod Coloseum during the - There & Beck. Hitched hiked from P - town in the pouring rain. Got their just in time for the Joe Perry Project had just finished up.
So cool someone finally did this for Jeff.
He kept my powder dry when I was over seas. Saigon 75.
I heard SRV threatened Jeff that his Roadies would hold him down until he showed Stevie that high harmonic Jeff hits .
I read Jeff say he hits the 2nd fret B string to get it.
I think out of 1000 tries I nailed it once. Howdy neighbor from Sweet home Chicago.
You're a BMF Greg !
That was a fantastic lesson Greg. We thank you.
👍🇬🇧❤JEFF BECK.....MY FAVORITE VIRTUOSO GUITARIST SINCE I TURNED 12 IN 1977. WE BOTH ARE BORN ON JUNE 24TH.....THRU YEARS I BECAME A VIRTUOSO ( HARD WORK ) BACK IN THE DAY I GAVE UP 1 / 3 OF MY LIFE TO BE ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS / RIFF & SONG CREATORS OF ALL TIME🎸THANX : BECK, PAGE, BLACKMORE, HOWE, EVH, RHOADES, HENDRIX, SELTZER 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I absolutely love that guitar.
Great respect to Greg for his skills and analysis. Great video.
That kept in mind, it’s one thing to play like JB or anyone else. It’s another to pioneer this stuff. I love Steve Morse, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, Roy Buchanan, Frampton, SRV, Jimmy Page, etc. because of their skills and *inventiveness* and creativeness and/or writing, but there was always something about Jeff Beck that really got to me. He was always out there on his own trying new things, even if the songs were borrowed.
There will never be another of any of these players (except for perhaps EC, all due respect). They are singular, but JB was especially so. There is no one waiting in the wings “We shall not see his like again.”.
excellent as always- thanks Greg, you're a treasure!
Dude, that was great! Thanks!! 😊
Speaking of "Truth" . . . TRUTH!!! So many great albums. The "Orange" album. Jimi LOVED Jeff! "Rice Pudding" inspired "In From the Storm". "Beck's Bolero" was so ahead of its time on so many levels!!!
Good job. You actually captured some of Jeff's magic tricks.
Thanks for rousing me from a prolonged guitar coma...Thanks
Inspiring! I’ve got some homework to do. Thanks.
That guitar looks just like my 90s roadhouse strat minus the gold hardware. Great stuff as always!
I've been looking all over CZcams for the Greg Koch guitar lesson with Jeff Beck video, I'm beginning to thing there isn't one!