Vivian Campbell Pays Tribute to Jeff Beck
11 Apr 2023
In a thoughtful interview with
Total Guitar this week, Vivian Campbell of
Def Leppard pays tribute to Jeff Beck and talks about how his guitar playing inspired, innovated and intimidated those who were to follow in his footsteps. Campbell recalls the first time he saw Beck live, his use of new techniques, and how he was the 'master exponent of reverb', and how he truly was the guitarist's guitarist.
'It was equally inspiring and depressing to witness him live. You go there thinking you're a guitar player and leave realising you're a guitar owner!' - Vivian Campbell
Campbell and his bandmates recount the story of Def Leppard in
Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard, a landmark anthology narrated by the band and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and items of memorabilia from their personal archives. Available to pre-order now as a bookstore edition and as exclusive Publisher's Copies.
Secure your copy here.
Tickets on Sale Now: All five members of the band will be speaking about their book and their legendary musical life on stage at the
Royal Festival Hall in London on Tuesday 16th May.
Get your tickets here.
