Da Capo has announced the publication of Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, the definitive new biography of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, written by Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill.
Scheduled for release on 14 July 2026, the book draws on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck alongside extensive conversations with friends, collaborators and fellow musicians including Jimmy Page, Johnny Depp and Clive Davis.
The biography explores Beck’s groundbreaking career, from his work with The Yardbirds through to his acclaimed solo recordings. It also examines key moments in his life, including artistic triumphs, missed opportunities and the creative drive that made him one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
To mark the release, the authors will appear at a special book launch event in New York on 16 July, followed by a signing and Q&A session in Los Angeles on 23 July.
Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story aims to provide the most complete portrait yet of one of rock music’s most innovative and enigmatic figures.
