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Jeff Beck was more than just a guitarist; he was a restless inventor and a force to be reckoned with, always changing the musical language. Beck defied convention throughout his career, from his explosive debut with The Yardbirds to his innovative work with the Jeff Beck Group, from his daring ventures into jazz fusion to his legendary partnerships. Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and generations of guitarists admired him for his technical mastery and unique spirit of uniqueness, yet he turned off stardom when it demanded too much. Samuel Gate takes readers on a personal journey through the highs and lows of a life dedicated to the quest of music in The Biography of Jeff Beck. These are the tales of the Surrey kid who made his first guitar by hand, the bandleader whose creative conflagration transformed rock, and the reclusive man who found happiness in the seclusion of his garage, surrounded by automobiles and close friends, rather than in the limelight. This is more than just a biography; it's the tale of a wild spirit who defied taming and left a legacy as timeless as his music.