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
Ron Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards with the Rolling Stones perform at the Tucson Community Center July 21, 1978.
The "Piano Man" Billy Joel performs at the Tucson Community Center on November 14, 1978.Β
Rocker Elton John shows some of his moves at the Tucson Community Center Arena on October 1, 1975.
August 27, 1977: Somewhere under all those people is the football field at Arizona Stadium during the Fleetwood Mac concert.
Brad Palmer, left, and Dewey Bunnell of America played at Centennial Hall Oct. 21, 1987.
Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine in forefront of a song. The Beach Boys played at Hi Corbet field May 4, 1985.
Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and Mike Love do their stuff on stage at the University of Arizona's McKale Center April 24, 1978.
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.
Joe Elliott led Def Leppard through an energetic show. Def Leppard played at the Tucson Convention Center Dec. 26, 1992.
Def Leppard's Steve Clark jams at the TCC. The group played the Tucson Convention Center Nov. 18, 1987.
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.
Kenneth E. Carter performs with the Guess Who at the Tucson Community Center Aug. 10, 1986.
K.K. Downing, lead guitarist of Judas Priest plays at the Tucson Community Center Arena June 9, 1980.
The Judds performed at the Tucson Convention Center March 7, 1991.
James "J.T." Taylor and Kool and the Gang performed at the Tucson Community Center May 10, 1987.
The Platters let to right, Bernette Murphy, Ricky Lane, Dexter Dickerson and Bill Williams performed at the Doubletree Inn March 18, 1977.
Peter, Paul and Mary performed at the University of Arizona Main Auditorium April 30, 1983.
Carlos Santana jams during a performance at the Pima County Fairgrounds Sept. 1, 1991.
The stage is set for The Who at Sun Devil Stadium Oct. 31, 1982.Β No, the concert wasn't in Tucson, but we included them anyway.
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.
Dwight Yoakam performed at the Tucson Convention Center June 16, 1993.
Dwight Yoakam performed at the Tucson Convention Center Sept. 20, 1989.
Neil Young performed at the Tucson Convention Center Nov. 13, 1986.
ZZ Top in concert at the University of Arizona McKale Center Aug. 12, 1991.
ZZ Top in concert at the University of Arizona McKale Center Aug. 12, 1991.
Diana Ross at McKale Center October 3, 1983. Photo by Joy Wolf / Arizona Daily Star
David Bowie in concert at the Tucson Community Center on Sept. 13, 1974. The TCC was set up for 9,500, but only sold tickets to 4,032 fans.
Legendary performer Elvis Presley sang to a capacity crowd at Tucson Convention Center on Nov. 9, 1972.
Elvis has previously performed at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds on June 10, 1956, when he was just 21 years old. Video by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
