He may be well past his prime, but singer Beck can still attract a crowd more than a quarter-century after his rise to fame. His brilliance lies in the fact that nobody has ever been able to pin down his style or put Beck in a box. He has mixed elements of rock, hip hop, country, electronic, folk, funk, and countless other genres into an amalgam of sound that’s unique only to himself. This is perhaps why his fans are always excited for what he’ll come out with next and why he remains a must-see performer every time he heads out on tour.

Not a Loser

In a somewhat ironic twist that perfectly embodies Beck as an artist, his breakout hit in the 1990s was a song called “Loser.” It was among the most unexpected of hit songs from that era, but in a way, it ensured that nobody would ever forget the name Beck. Even after critics panned him and tried to label him as a one-hit-wonder, Beck proved that he was anything but a novelty act. Before the 90s ended, he produced hits like “Devils Haircut” and “Where It’s At,” cementing his spot in the musical lexicon. If that’s not enough, Beck has also won over half a dozen Grammys and been nominated over 20 times, proving his skill and talent as a musician.

A Little Bit of Everything

For anyone who still thinks that Beck is a one-hit-wonder, he’s released over a dozen albums in a career that has spanned over a quarter-century. Every album seems to take on a new sound as he continues to experiment with various genres that no other artist has ever thought to mix together. At the same time, Beck has been a collaborator with countless other musicians, using his skills on a variety of instruments while working together with artists of various genres. The end result is that every Beck concert is a smorgasbord of sound with the style of music changing from one song to the next, keeping fans on their toes and ensuring they have an experience that they’ll never forget.