Jeff Beck Biography announced

Da Capo Publishing has announced the release of Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, a new biography by Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill that offers an in-depth look at the life and career of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

Drawing on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with friends, collaborators, and industry figures including Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp, Clive Davis, and others, the book aims to provide the most complete portrait yet of one of rock’s most influential and enigmatic guitarists.

The new biography follows Tolinski and Gill’s bestselling Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen and explores Beck’s remarkable musical journey, from his groundbreaking work with The Yardbirds and collaborations with Rod Stewart to his genre-defying solo career.

The book revisits several pivotal moments throughout Beck’s life and career, including opportunities that could have dramatically altered his path. Among them were an invitation to join The Rolling Stones, a brief period with Elton John’s band before he chose to move on, and his connection to the longstanding controversy surrounding Stevie Wonder’s classic song “Superstition.” The biography also chronicles the creation and success of Beck’s landmark 1975 album Blow by Blow, which became the biggest commercial success of his career.

Beyond the music, Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story examines the intensely private man behind the guitar. Through new reporting and firsthand accounts, Tolinski and Gill explore Beck’s fiercely independent nature, relentless creativity, and instinct-driven approach to both music and life. The book also details Beck’s unexpected friendship with Johnny Depp during his later years and sheds light on the circumstances surrounding his final days.

The release arrives alongside significant milestones in Beck’s catalog, including the 60th anniversary of The Yardbirds’ Roger the Engineer and the 50th anniversary of Beck’s Wired.

To celebrate the publication of the book, an all-star tribute concert, live interview, and book signing featuring the authors will take place July 16 at The Cutting Room in New York City. Author Brad Tolinski will also participate in a book signing and Q&A event on July 23 at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California.

Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story is available now through Da Capo Publishing.