Guitar legend Jeff Beck tells the BBC he would happily stand in to play with the Rolling stones, should the opportunity ever arise in the future.

"I've just put my foot well into it, but I would, it would have to be something Blues or something that could show what I can do, I love them," he told 6 Music.

He also says he isn't regretful he didn't join the Rolling Stones in the past, "I don’t think I would have lasted, number one, I don’t think they were on the same path," he admitted.

Meanwhile, Jeff Beck is to be honoured with a Living Legend award by Classic Rock magazine.

Commonly regarded as one the greatest guitarist of all time - he was even Jimi Hendrix's favourite player.

Hear the interview here:

[www.bbc.co.uk]



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I loved the bit at the end.'I luv them.I realy do.Even Her Highness up front'.That made me laugh.Thanks for posting SilverDagger.

Good listen, thx.
- and yes - I approve....Jeff is allowed to join them for a 2012 tour - nice with a new spark in the guitar section. Bring it on

Question:

What prompted Jeff or the interviewer to even mention The Stones? (Something must be going on somewhere!!)

And I like the sly dig "if they play the blues".

I think it could be great - a 3, possibly 4 guitar Rolling Stones playing back to the basics blues and r'n'b.

He could also provide cover for Keith, knowing that Keith can't play quite like he used to.

I'm should Jagger would sanction it right now. But I'd love to be a fly on the wall if Mick should ever put it to Keith.

Jeff playing the blues with Keith, that would be amazing.
Darryl out, Bill in. If not: Wood/Keith on bass, and
please ask Taylor.....
Enough players available on guitar or bass. Very interesting mix imo

I don't believe it will happen though.

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Question:

What prompted Jeff or the interviewer to even mention The Stones? (Something must be going on somewhere!!)

That thought crossed my mind too, especially when Beck said 'I've just put my foot in it'.

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But I'd love to be a fly on the wall if Mick should ever put it to Keith.

Seeing Mick getting a black eye? Yes that would be a sight

Jeff and Mick would never hit it off as a regular thing on tour.An appearance at a few Stones gigs playing bluesy numbers that would realy show his guitar playing would be a bonus to the tour.How Keith would feel about it is another thing.

So overrated.

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Jeff playing the blues with Keith, that would be amazing.
Darryl out, Bill in. If not: Wood/Keith on bass, and
please ask Taylor.....
Enough players available on guitar or bass. Very interesting mix imo

I don't believe it will happen though.

Oow man, that would be something else...><

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So overrated.

besides the fact that "overrated" is a pointless word that doesn't make any sense......you're wrong - Jeff Beck is one of the best; and has been for ages. Whether YOU like his playing or not is a different thing



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Jeff and Mick would never hit it off as a regular thing on tour.An appearance at a few Stones gigs playing bluesy numbers that would realy show his guitar playing would be a bonus to the tour.How Keith would feel about it is another thing.

Interesting quote.... When Jagger did his Jaggers jukebox thing for Radio 2 he was very very complimentary about Jeff Beck, and particularly, his guitar playing and appeared to be very fond of him. Makes you wonder.

Absolutly not...I want the Stones.

It had been reported that Jeff had done a studio session with Mick in the last couple years. I thought it was a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Angel" by Mick and Joss Stone with Dave Stewart producing. Allegedly this was for a charity album of various artists benefiting the United Nations, but I don't think it ever came out. Certainly the track never surfaced.

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Jeff and Mick would never hit it off as a regular thing on tour.An appearance at a few Stones gigs playing bluesy numbers that would realy show his guitar playing would be a bonus to the tour.How Keith would feel about it is another thing.

Interesting quote.... When Jagger did his Jaggers jukebox thing for Radio 2 he was very very complimentary about Jeff Beck, and particularly, his guitar playing and appeared to be very fond of him. Makes you wonder.

What I'm getting at is both Mick and Jeff wan't to be the boss and call the shots.As regular band mates , I don't think it would work.They probably get on quite well as buddies who respect each others work 'cos there not in the same band.

Perhaps his sudden departure from the Mick Jagger Band in 87/88 means that Mick wouldn't have him now any way?

Wasn't the reason Jeff didn't tour with Mick a failure to agree on money? In any event, I don't think there was lasting bad blood if any at all.

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Question:

What prompted Jeff or the interviewer to even mention The Stones? (Something must be going on somewhere!!)

Great point.

I too wonder what brought this up? Why not also discuss Jeff playing with... "whomever" it makes as much sense.

Isnt Jeff mostly a lone gunman who likes to build his own (talented) bands... and why mention they have to play the blues?... all kind of interesting... but... I suspect he is mostly just stirring the pot.

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It had been reported that Jeff had done a studio session with Mick in the last couple years. I thought it was a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Angel" by Mick and Joss Stone with Dave Stewart producing. Allegedly this was for a charity album of various artists benefiting the United Nations, but I don't think it ever came out. Certainly the track never surfaced.

wow popeye, that is interesting. One of my favorite Jimi tunes. I might even give the whole SH thing more respect if I could hear that cover by them. Got any more info on this? thanks. peace.

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Jeff and Mick would never hit it off as a regular thing on tour.An appearance at a few Stones gigs playing bluesy numbers that would realy show his guitar playing would be a bonus to the tour.How Keith would feel about it is another thing.

Interesting quote.... When Jagger did his Jaggers jukebox thing for Radio 2 he was very very complimentary about Jeff Beck, and particularly, his guitar playing and appeared to be very fond of him. Makes you wonder.

What I'm getting at is both Mick and Jeff wan't to be the boss and call the shots.As regular band mates , I don't think it would work.They probably get on quite well as buddies who respect each others work 'cos there not in the same band.

I agree crawdaddy, I can't see Jeff putting up with Mick's whole DIVA routine for more than a show or two. Mr. Beck is the real deal. Probably the best living guitarist. He has ripped tears from my eyes with just him and his green stratocaster playing live. That whammy bar work of his is amazing and touches the heart strings like no other. peace.

Why is Jeff Beck probably the best? because of his taste? His songwriting skills? His technique? His ability to limit himself to what´s best for the song? His unique touch? His style?

IMO, the man lacks taste, as well as his own signalture style. Yeah, I know his vib-arm-stuff, but that´s hardly unique, is it?

I´m not dissing Jeff Beck, because he really is a technically brilliant guitar player. But with all the good players out there, why are so many of you saying he´s one of the best? Just curious...

Jeff says it well here when talking about the Stones. "I love 'em. I do. Who doesn't? " Funny it is a fantasy for him too to be a member of the Rolling Stones. What a great REPLACEMENT for Ronnie. He fits the look and is English which is/was important to Keith. peace.

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Jeff says it well here when talking about the Stones. "I love 'em. I do. Who doesn't? " Funny it is a fantasy for him too to be a member of the Rolling Stones. What a great REPLACEMENT for Ronnie. He fits the look and is English which is/was important to Keith. peace.

Why for Ronnie? He´s the one that found his chops again...

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Naturalust
Jeff says it well here when talking about the Stones. "I love 'em. I do. Who doesn't? " Funny it is a fantasy for him too to be a member of the Rolling Stones. What a great REPLACEMENT for Ronnie. He fits the look and is English which is/was important to Keith. peace.

Why for Ronnie? He´s the one that found his chops again...

When?

So now he's ready. After 40 years of contemplating...

Ronnie's doing great these days.

The main worry is Mr Richards.

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Ronnie's doing great these days.

The main worry is Mr Richards.

Don't ya worry about Keith

This is exactly why he never would've cut it with The Stones. He would love to play with them...as long as they played what HE wanted to play, and something that could show what HE could do.

A far cry from ol' compliant Ronnie!

Ross

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Why is Jeff Beck probably the best? because of his taste? His songwriting skills? His technique? His ability to limit himself to what´s best for the song? His unique touch? His style?

IMO, the man lacks taste, as well as his own signalture style. Yeah, I know his vib-arm-stuff, but that´s hardly unique, is it?

I´m not dissing Jeff Beck, because he really is a technically brilliant guitar player. But with all the good players out there, why are so many of you saying he´s one of the best? Just curious...

The best for me because he can friggin EMOTE with just the guitar. Not by his choice of songs, styles or the amount of notes he plays. He just becomes one with the instrument and pure human emotion seems to be eminating for him in every direction. It is truly magical, and if your up close and seeing it live you are carried away on this skinny englishmans emotions to wherever the hell he wants to take you. Amazing guitarist. Thanks why I think he is probably the best still living. That and he can play strraight rock and blues till the cows come home. As a sideman he still delivers the goods. Check out the Muddy Waters tribute album done by Paul Rogers. Jeff's solo in Good Morning Little Schoolgirl is growlingly sweet. peace.