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Artist: Beck
One of the most inventive and eclectic figures to emerge from the '90s alternative revolution, Beck was the epitome of postmodern chic in an era obsessed with junk culture. Drawing upon a kaleidoscope of influences -- pop, folk, psychedelia, hip-hop, country, blues, R&B, funk, indie rock, noise rock, experimental rock, jazz, lounge, Brazilian... [+] Read More
Artist: Jeff Beck
While he was as innovative as Jimmy Page, as tasteful as Eric Clapton, and nearly as visionary as Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck never achieved the same commercial success as any of his contemporaries, primarily because of the haphazard way he approached his career. After Rod Stewart left the Jeff Beck Group in 1971, Beck never worked with a... [+] Read More
Artist: Mick Beck
Sheffield, England-based Mick Beck began working professionally around 1980. In addition to being a performer and composer, Beck has served as a club and festival organizer in his hometown. In the early '80s, Beck led a quartet, Jazzmine, and was member of the group Dan Kolobi. From 1984, he has been an occasional member of guitarist Derek... [+] Read More
Artist: Gordon Beck
Beck was a self-taught musician who left the engineering world to become a professional player in England. He eventually blossomed into one of Europe's finest studio and session pianists, able to function effectively in many settings and alongside any vocalist or instrumentalist. His father was a violinist, and Beck started his jazz career with... [+] Read More
Artist: Pia Beck
Born Pieternella Beck, this grand lady of the Dutch jazz scene has been swinging -- with only musical connotations intended -- ever since she ran away from home at the age of 18 to gig with a sextet. While members of her family all dabbled on various instruments, Beck had no formal training and has been said to possess a remarkable ear. She was... [+] Read More
Artist: Robin Beck
Former background vocalist for the likes of Melissa Manchester, Chaka Khan and Leo Sayer, American Robin Beck briefly topped the U.K. and German charts with 1988's "The First Time," a song used in a Coca-Cola commercial. Her subsequent album, Trouble or Nothin' (1989), failed to generate much interest, despite the contributions from such... [+] Read More
Artist: Joe Beck
Studio and session guitarist Joe Beck is best known for hits when backing vocalist Esther Phillips on Kudu in the '70s. During the '80s he made a series of competent fusion and pop/jazz recordings for DMP and had a big hit recording with Dave Sanborn on CTI in 1975. His career continued into the '90s and beyond with albums like 1991's Relaxin',... [+] Read More
Artist: Conrad Beck
Beck studied in Zurich, Berlin and Paris. He lived in Paris for nine years, during which time he associated with Honegger and Roussel. Although he did not actually study with these composers, he was greatly influenced by them. This influence can be seen in his move from a late Romantic compositional style to one of neo-Baroque. He developed into... [+] Read More
Artist: Christopher Beck
Chris Beck what can anybody say about him? Well here’s what anyone who knows him can say. Chris Beck was Born Christopher S. Beck to Bernard and Caroline Beck March 2, 1984. His hometown is Brockway Pennsylvania, and was raised there up until 1995 when he and his family moved to Port Charlotte Florida. It was there in Port... [+] Read More
