Industry Apr 11, 2026
Robben Ford on Influences, Tributes, and His New Album
Two Shades Of Blues was conceived as a tribute to Beck and Ford's favourite amp builder, and it finds him exploring the Strat and making his own weather with his Overdrive Special
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Robben Ford discussed his inventive approach to the guitar, influenced by artists other than Jeff Beck, and his new project "Two Shades Of Blues." This album serves as a tribute to Jeff Beck and amp builder Alexander Dumble, featuring Ford's exploration of the Stratocaster and his Overdrive Special. Originally reported by MusicRadar.