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Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton are to unite for a series of shows next month. The guitar legends, who are both former members of The Yardbirds, will begin their short tour at the London O2 Arena on February 13. They will play separately, before taking to the stage to perform together.

In addition to the gigs with Clapton, Jeff Beck has announced details of a worldwide tour beginning in Seoul, South Korea on March 20 and ending in New Orleans, USA on May 1. Beck will be showcasing songs from his latest studio album, Emotion & Commotion. Beck recorded Emotion & Commotion late last year at Sarm Studios in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn. It is due for release in April.

New touring band

A brand new touring band will join Jeff Beck on stage for all these engagements. The band comprises:

• Michael Walden on drums – Walden featured on Beck’s 1976 album, Wired, and has also collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Tom Jones
• Rhonda Smith on bass – Smith has played bass for Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Prince
• Jason Rebello on keyboards – Rebello has performed with Sting and Chaka Khan, and also previously with Jeff Beck.

Tour dates

Here’s the full tour details:

Jeff Beck Tour Dates (with Eric Clapton)

February

13 London O2 Arena
14 London O2 Arena
18 New York City Madison Square Garden
19 New York City Madison Square Garden
21 Toronto Air Canada Center
22 Montreal Bell Centre

Jeff Beck’s Emotion & Commotion Tour (First Leg of U.S. Tour)

April

16 San Francisco Nob Hill Masonic Centre
17 Los Angeles Nokia Theatre LA Live
18 Temecula Pechanga Resort & Casino
19 San Diego 4th & B
24 Houston Verizon Wireless Theatre
25 Dallas Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
27 Tulsa Brady Theatre
28 Kansas City Starlight Theatre
29 St. Louis Fox Theatre
30 Memphis Beale Street Music Festival

May

1 New Orleans Jazz Festival (Gentilly Stage)

More US dates are expected to be added.

Click here for Jeff Beck ticket information

2009 recap

The 2010 World tour follows a successful 2009 for Jeff Beck, during which he played a sold out World tour, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the second time, and released the platinum-selling “Performing This Week… Live At Ronnie Scott’s.” Preview the tracks below, including “Day in the Life” for which Beck received a Grammy nomination.

Another highlight of 2009 for Jeff Beck was his appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Garden. Here’s his excellent performance of The Beatles’ “Day in the Life” from that show.