Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page came backstage together and talked about their long working relationship. Beck thre a joke out about a rubber factory — a reference to Akron (Beck thought Goodyear was in Cleveland).
Beck also mentioned he was happier about his solo induction (he’s also a member as the Yardbirds). He also talked about his jazz fusion influence.
Beck also made a reference to being thrown out of the Yardbirds. “Not by me,” laughed Page. “I was lucky,” said Beck. “I found Rod Stewart. Ha ha.” —Michael Gallucci
This article appears in Apr 1-7, 2009.