I don’t care about the rules. In fact, if I don’t break the rules at least ten times in every song, then I’m not doing my job properly. Emotion is much more important than making mistakes, so be prepared to look like a chump. If you become too guarded and too processed, the music loses its spontaneity and gut feeling
Jeff BeckWhen Jazz broke through in England, I remember sneaking to listen on the radio much to my parent's disapproval.
Jeff BeckAfter I saw Jimmy [Hendrix] play, I just went home and wondered what the f*** I was going to do with my life.
Jeff BeckI'm a very emotional person. If I've got something on my mind, that would stop me from giving my best.
Jeff BeckYes, it's in my left ear. It's excruciating... I mean, it's the worst thing 'cause it's not... It never... It does go away - it's not true to say that it doesn't but, uhh... It doesn't... The doctors say it won't... It isn't actually going away - you've just gotta suppress... They try to come to terms with what it actually... Why some people fear it - that's the psychology behind it. They know it's there but why is it such a horrible sound? Well, you can say why is a guy scratching at a window with his nails such a horrible sound - I couldn't put up with that! This is worse!
Jeff Beck