Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78

Jeff Beck, the rock guitarist often regarded among the greatest of all time, has died, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts. He was 78.

Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart pay tribute after death of Jeff Beck

By The Associated Press Reactions to the , rock innovator and guitar virtuoso who died Tuesday. “The six stringed Warrior is no longer here for us to admire the spell he could weave around our mortal emotions. Jeff could channel music from the ethereal. His technique unique. His imaginations apparently limitless. Jeff I will miss you along with your millions of fans.” — Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, who was also a Yardbirds bandmate and cl…

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Influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78

Jeff Beck, the influential, genre-bending English guitarist who rose to fame with The Yardbirds before later embarking on a solo career, has died at the age of 78, his family announced on social media on Wednesday.He passed away peacefully on Tuesday afte

Iconic Rock Guitarist Jeff Beck Dies At 78

Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck died on Tuesday at the age of 78. According to his publicist, Melissa Dragich, the cause of death was bacterial meningitis. JEFF BECK CAUSE OF DEATH During the 60s and 70s, Beck was well-known as a member of the Yardbirds and a leader of his own bands. To this day, he is still admired as one of the most skilled and influential guitarists in rock history. He joined the Yardbirds in 1965, replacing Eric Clapt…

Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78

Beck died on Tuesday after "suddenly contracting meningitis".