Eric Clapton Said Listening to Jeff Beck Play Guitar Gave Him Many Wake-up Calls

Two of classic rock‘s most famous guitarists, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, didn’t always have the best relationship. However, they were always admirers of each other’s work. Clapton claims Beck’s playing gave him a couple of wake-up calls.

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck performing at a benefit concert in 1983.
Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck had a bit of rivalry in the beginning

In 1965, Beck, who died on Jan. 10, joined The Yardbirds. He replaced Clapton but left within the year, giving way to Jimmy Page. It started a rivalry between the guitarists. Beck told Classic Rock that he knew that Clapton didn’t like that Beck took over for him in the band and that they succeeded without him.

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