Jeff Beck, Legendary Rock Guitarist And Musician, Dies at 78; David Gilmour, Jon Bon Jovi ‘Devastated’

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

“On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” the statement said. “He passed away peacefully yesterday, after having a sudden bacterial meningitis. His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.

Beck rose to prominence in the 60s when he replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds. He left a year later to start his own group, The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as part of the Yardbirds and was inducted again in 2009 as a solo artist.

An eight-time Grammy winner, Beck earned his first for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1985 for “Escape”. He went on to win five more times in that category.

Last year, Beck toured with Johnny Depp when the pair performed “18.” recorded a cover album together titled.

Some of Beck’s best-known songs include “Heart Full of Soul”, a 1965 single by the Yardbirds, “I Ain’t Superstitious” from his 1968 debut single with The Jeff Beck Group, “Truth,” and “Freeway Jam” (1975). from their second album, “Blow by Blow”.

In reaction to Beck’s death, Stewart wrote on Twitter that Beck was “one of the very few guitarists who actually listened to me sing and responded when I played live.” “Jeff, you were the greatest, my man,” he said.

One of Beck’s former bandmates, Wood, also honored his memory on Wednesday, writing on Twitter that he “will miss him dearly.” I want to thank you.” “Musically, we were breaking all the rules, it was great, phenomenal rock ‘n’ roll!”

David Gilmour tweeted, “I am devastated to hear of the death of my friend and hero Jeff Beck, whose music thrilled and inspired me and countless others for so many years. Polly and my condolences go out to his lovely wife, Sandra.” With you. He will always be in our hearts.”

KISS bassist and co-frontman Gene Simmons called Beck’s passing “heartbreaking”. Simmons wrote on Twitter, ‘No one played guitar like Jeff. “Please get the first two albums from The Jeff Beck Group and behold the greatness. Tearing up.”

Originally from England, Beck is survived by his wife, Sandra, according to his representative.

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