From the bestselling authors of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen comes the newest biography, this time about the one and only Jeff Beck. Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill’s newest project is on sale July 14. This newest story comes three years after the guitar legend passed away.

Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story is the first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of Beck. Tolinski and Gill’s new work compiles more than 30 hours of interviews with Beck. Additionally, the authors spoke to other legends like Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp and Clive Davis. Tolinski and Gill also interviewed many other artists, offering the most complete portrait of Beck ever assembled.

To celebrate the release of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, an all-star tribute concert, along with a live interview and book signing with the authors is set for July 16 at The Cutting Room in New York City. Additionally, a book signing and Q&A with Tolinski will take place on July 23 at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California.

Praise For Jeff Beck

‘Inimitable, irreplaceable – the absolute pinnacle’ – Brian May

‘One of the all-time greats’ – Johnny Marr

‘His unique style was something no one could match’ – Paul McCartney

‘Jeff Beck was on another planet’ – Rod Stewart

 One of the greatest of all time’ – Nile Rodgers

‘The Salvador Dali of the guitar’ – Joe Perry

Upcoming Events For Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story

Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at The Cutting Room, New York City, New York

44 East 32nd Street, NYC

RSVP/Tickets Available HERE

Jeff Beck Book Release Party!

All-Star Tribute Concert- Featuring Andy Aledort & Special Guests

Live Interview & Book Signing with Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill

Thursday, July 23, at 7 pm. at Book Soup, West Hollywood, California

8818 Sunset Boulevard

West Hollywood

RSVP/Information HERE

Book signing and Q&A

About Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of all time. Over the course of his 50+ year groundbreaking career, he earned eight Grammy Awards, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice — first as a member of the Yardbirds and later as a solo artist. Known for his fearless musicianship and genre-defying style, Beck left an indelible mark on rock, blues, jazz, and instrumental music through his collaborations with some of the most celebrated artists in music.

About Brad Tolinski

Brad Tolinski was the editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine for over twenty-five years. He is also the author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen, Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page and Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar. Tolinski has interviewed Jeff Beck multiple times, including historic joint conversations with Jimmy Page and Billy Gibbons.

About Chris Gill

Chris Gill is a regular contributor to Guitar World magazine. He is also the author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen and contributed extensive guitar background and historical text to Eric Clapton’s Six String Stories and Jeff Beck’s Beck 01: Hot Rods and Rock & Roll. Gill has also interviewed Beck on many occasions, including spending many hours with the guitarist at his home in England.

About Da Capo:

Da Capo is an imprint dedicated to publishing definitive biographies, memoirs, and narrative non-fiction about music and musicians. Through music, we encounter the world and the counterculture traditions that have animated creative movements in the 20th and 21st centuries. From classic rock and punk to metal, jazz, and hip hop, Da Capo’s books are made with the active listener in mind, whose music is a cornerstone of their identity. 

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Mike Singer Writer/Photographer

My love for live music started with my first concert ever, Guns N’ Roses back in 2016. Since then, I’ve been able to capture photos of some amazing artists like Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Ace Frehley, and Post Malone. I am based in the Boston, Massachusetts area. I am always looking for the next concert to attend.