Jeff Beck (real name - Geoffrey Arnold Beck) is an English rock guitarist. He was born on June 24, 1944 in Wallington, Greater London.

He was one of three noted guitarists -- the others being Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page -- to have recorded with the band The Yardbirds.

Beck has never attained the sustained commercial success of his fellow Yardbirds guitarists (he is the only one who hasn't been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame individually or with another band). In 1992 the Yardbirds, along with Jeff Beck, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Much of his output has been instrumental, and his releases have spanned genres, ranging from blues rock, heavy metal, jazz fusion and (currently) a blend of guitar-rock and electronica. This versatility has made it difficult for Beck to establish and maintain a broad following.

Beck's commercial releases have been sporadic since 1977. Stories about his temper, erratic behavior and tour-related incidents (even from musicians who are unabashed fans) have built his persona as a somewhat mad genius.

Nevertheless, Beck has gained wide critical acclaim for his work as a guitarist. He has won many Grammy awards in the category for best rock instrumental and played on some of the most influential releases in music history.

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