From Mo Foster: 

In January I heard that Jeff Beck had just died. That was so sad. He was a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. I couldn’t take it in. I still can’t. The news reported that 'after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away'. It made no sense. I needed to hear him play, and dug out a cassette.   

During 1980 the band had recorded an album (There And Back), made two tours of the States, one tour of Japan, and in 1981 a UK tour was to be our final appearance. It had been a life-enhancing experience.                                                                   The UK itinerary:                                                                               
Train to Newcastle, Drive to Edinburgh, Drive to Manchester, Drive to Birmingham, Drive to London. T

he very last gig was to be at Hammersmith Odeon (now Apollo). It was an emotional night, and the band played beautifully. Jeff’s old mate Jimmy Page joined us onstage for the final encore. But just before this we had spontaneously decided to play a simple three chord blues. 

This was not rehearsed. I happened to have with me my Sony recording Walkman, which I just left on the stage between me and Simon. I hoped that Jeff and Tony would be audible from the monitors. So here is my own recording of the gig.
                  
Year: 1981                                                                                      
Artist: Jeff Beck Band                                                                  
Venue: Hammersmith Odeon, London                                      
Track: Blues in A (© Mo Foster)                                                      Producer: Mo Foster                                                             
Composers: Jeff Beck, Mo Foster, Simon Phillips, Tony Hymas Musicians:                                                                                           
Jeff Beck:                 Electric Guitar                                  
Mo Foster:                 Bass Guitar                          
Simon Phillips:          Drums                                        
Tony Hymas:             Yamaha CP70 Electric Piano

Blues in A

06. Couleur Fièvre

04. Chasseurs de la Nuit

01. Temps de Réfléchir

05. Nuages Horlogers

02. Printemps Insoumis

08. L'affaire du Temps

07. Rêves Aquatiques

03. Éclats Dans la Brume

09. S'échapper

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