Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck died at 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis

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Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck died at 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis

Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck died at 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis

The rock and roll legend was well known for his guitar playing skills and inspired generations of musicians by transforming blues, jazz and rock and roll. He was… 11.01.2023, Sputnik International

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Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has died after “suddenly” contracting bacterial meningitis, representatives confirmed on Wednesday. He was 78 years old. His family confirmed his death on Twitter, writing, “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he passed away peacefully. yesterday. His family asks for privacy while they process this huge loss.” After playing with the Yardbirds, Beck went on to lead his own band named the Jeff Beck Group. He pioneered jazz-rock and experimented with fuzz and distortion effects while opening the doors to heavier subgenres like psychedelic rock and heavy metal. The eight-time Grammy winner even had each of his fingers insured for £700,000. The musicians began posting on Twitter following news of Beck’s death. Black Sabbath guitarist Tommy Iommi wrote he was ‘shocked’ to hear the ‘very sad’ news, adding: ‘Jeff was such a nice person and such an outstanding iconic and awesome guitarist – there will be no never another Jeff Beck. His playing was very special and distinctly brilliant! He will be missed.” “Jeff Beck is the best guitarist on the planet,” Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry told The New York Times in 2010 “He’s head, hands and feet above all the rest of us, with the kind of talent that only shows up once every generation or two.

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The rock and roll legend was well known for his guitar playing skills and inspired generations of musicians by transforming blues, jazz and rock and roll. He was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and first rose to prominence as a guitarist for the Yardbirds alongside Page in the 1960s.