Jeff Beck Net Worth

What was Jeff Beck's Net Worth?

Jeff Beck, an influential English rock guitarist, had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his passing on January 10, 2023, at the age of 78. Known for his innovative guitar work with The Yardbirds and his own band, The Jeff Beck Group, Beck was credited as an inspiration for heavy metal guitarists. He succeeded Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds based on Jimmy Page's recommendation. The Jeff Beck Group featured Rod Stewart on vocals and Ronnie Wood on drums, alongside Beck. Over his career, Beck appeared on Rolling Stone magazine covers three times, won eight Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice: in 1992 as a Yardbirds member and in 2009 as a solo artist. In his later years, Beck developed a close friendship and musical partnership with Johnny Depp. The day after Depp's trial with Amber Heard concluded, Depp flew to England to tour with Beck.

Early Life

Jeff Beck was born on June 24, 1944, in Wallington, Surrey, England. He had a sister named Annetta and was educated at Sutton Manor School and Sutton East County Secondary Modern School. Beck showed early musical promise by singing in the church choir and later attended Wimbledon College of Arts.

First Bands

While studying at Wimbledon, Beck played with various bands, starting in 1962 with Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages. The following year, he founded Nightshift, then played with the Rumbles before joining the Tridents.

The Yardbirds

In 1965, Beck joined the rock band The Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton. During his 20-month tenure, he contributed to the album "Roger the Engineer," the band's only album to chart in the UK and their highest-charting album in the US. The hit song "Over Under Sideways Down" was included in this album. However, Beck was fired due to his inconsistent attendance and behavior during the band's US tour.

Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Jeff Beck Group

After leaving The Yardbirds, Beck formed the Jeff Beck Group in early 1967, featuring Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Nicky Hopkins, and Aynsley Dunbar. Their debut album "Truth" (1968) hit number 15 on the Billboard 200. The follow-up album "Beck-Ola" (1969) was less commercially successful, leading to the band's dissolution due to internal conflicts.

In 1971, Beck formed a new lineup for the Jeff Beck Group, which included Bobby Tench, Max Middleton, Clive Chaman, and Cozy Powell. They released the album "Rough and Ready" showcasing a new sound influenced by soul, jazz, and R&B. Their self-titled album came out in 1972.

Beck, Bogert & Appice

Post the 1972 Jeff Beck Group tour, Beck formed a power trio with Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice, releasing a self-titled debut in 1973 featuring a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition." The group disbanded after its European tour in 1974.

Solo Career

As a solo artist, Beck released his first instrumental single "Beck's Bolero" in 1966, followed by "Hi Ho Silver Lining" and "Tallyman." His 1975 album "Blow by Blow" was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200. His jazz-rock fusion album "Wired" (1976) reached number 16. Subsequent albums include "There & Back" (1980), "Flash" (1985) featuring Rod Stewart, and "Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop" (1989).

In 1999, Beck transitioned to guitar-oriented electronica with "Who Else!" followed by "You Had it Coming" (2000) and "Jeff" (2003). Returning after a seven-year break, "Emotion & Commotion" (2010) won Grammy Awards for "Nessun Dorma" and "Hammerhead." Beck's final studio album "Loud Hailer" was released in 2016.

Musical Collaborations and Contributions

Throughout his career, Beck collaborated with numerous artists. In 1981, he teamed up with Eric Clapton for Amnesty International concerts, resulting in an album and a film. In the early '90s, Beck played the main solo on Jon Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory" and contributed to the "Days of Thunder" score. He also collaborated with Roger Waters, Kate Bush, Beverley Craven, and Paul Rodgers. Beck and Jed Leiber composed the score for the miniseries "Frankie's House" and worked with the Big Town Playboys on "Crazy Legs," a '50s tribute album.

In 2004, Beck featured on Toots and the Maytals' "54-46 Was My Number." In 2010, he participated in a cover of "Imagine" for Herbie Hancock's album "The Imagine Project." Beck also partnered with Brian Wilson on an album and tour and covered John Lennon's "Isolation" with Johnny Depp during the COVID-19 pandemic. They released the collaborative album "18" in 2022.

Personal Life and Death

Beck married his first wife, Patricia Brown, in 1963 and divorced in 1967. He married Sandra Cash in 2005. Beck had no children. He passed away from bacterial meningitis on January 10, 2023, at a hospital near his home in Wadhurst, East Sussex.