Guitarist Jeff Beck, who influenced generations of musicians, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the age of 78.
He played two concerts in Tucson, on Aug. 9, 1972, and June 29, 1973.
Tucson Citizen, Aug. 7, 1972
Arizona Daily Star calendar item for Aug. 9, 1972. Note the price of the concert tickets. Things have certainly changed in 50 years.
Tucson Citizen review of Jeff Beck concert. The review ran Aug. 10, 1972.
Calendar item that ran in the Arizona Daily Star June 29, 1973.
This Associated Press article and photo ran in the Arizona Daily Star July 25, 1980.
Photos of famous musicians who have jammed out in Tucson
The Rolling Stones
Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards with the Rolling Stones perform at the Tucson Community Center July 21, 1978.
Billy Joel in Tucson
The “Piano Man” Billy Joel performs at the Tucson Community Center on November 14, 1978.
Elton John in Tucson
Rocker Elton John shows some of his moves at the Tucson Community Center Arena on October 1, 1975.
Fleetwood Mac in Tucson
August 27, 1977: Somewhere under all those people is the football field at Arizona Stadium during the Fleetwood Mac concert.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Brad Palmer, left, and Dewey Bunnell of America played at Centennial Hall Oct. 21, 1987.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine in forefront of a song. The Beach Boys played at Hi Corbet field May 4, 1985.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Mike Love do their stuff on stage at the University of Arizona’s McKale Center April 24, 1978.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Mike D. of the Beastie Boys thrilled the audience of 2,430 at Sunday’s Concert. They played the Tucson Convention Center’s old Exhibition Hall Oct. 25, 1992.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Joe Elliott led Def Leppard through an energetic show. Def Leppard played at the Tucson Convention Center Dec. 26, 1992.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Def Leppard’s Steve Clark jams at the TCC. The group played the Tucson Convention Center Nov. 18, 1987.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Joe Walsh, Randy Meisner, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Don Felder, of the Eagles played at the University of Arizona McKale Center Oct. 16, 1976.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Kenneth E. Carter performs with the Guess Who at the Tucson Community Center Aug. 10, 1986.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
K.K. Downing, lead guitarist of Judas Priest plays at the Tucson Community Center Arena June 9, 1980.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
The Judds performed at the Tucson Convention Center March 7, 1991.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
James “J.T.” Taylor and Kool and the Gang performed at the Tucson Community Center May 10, 1987.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
The Platters let to right, Bernette Murphy, Ricky Lane, Dexter Dickerson and Bill Williams performed at the Doubletree Inn March 18, 1977.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the University of Arizona Main Auditorium April 30, 1983.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Carlos Santana jams during a performance at the Pima County Fairgrounds Sept. 1, 1991.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
The stage is set for The Who at Sun Devil Stadium Oct. 31, 1982. No, the concert wasn’t in Tucson, but we included them anyway.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
The Who: John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Tim Gorman (a touring member) and Kenney Jones perform at Sun Devil Stadium Oct. 31, 1982. No, the concert wasn’t in Tucson, but we included them anyway.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Dwight Yoakam performed at the Tucson Convention Center June 16, 1993.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Dwight Yoakam performed at the Tucson Convention Center Sept. 20, 1989.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
Neil Young performed at the Tucson Convention Center Nov. 13, 1986.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
ZZ Top in concert at the University of Arizona McKale Center Aug. 12, 1991.
A look back at some musicians who performed in Tucson
ZZ Top in concert at the University of Arizona McKale Center Aug. 12, 1991.
Legendary performer Elvis Presley sang to a capacity crowd at Tucson Convention Center on Nov. 9, 1972. Video by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Johanna Eubank is a digital producer for the Arizona Daily Star and tucson.com. She has been with the Star in various capacities since 1991.
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