Famous British rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies
British guitarist Jeff Beck performs in the Salle Stravinski during the 41st Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, Sunday July 15, 2007. AP - LAURENT GILLIERON
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Geoffrey Arnold Beck, known as Jeff Beck, was 78 years old.
He was born in London on June 24, 1944. He was ranked fifth best guitarist of all time by
Rolling Stones
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Legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck died at the age of 78 from meningitis, his family announced on Wednesday evening January 11 in a press release.
“
On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing.
After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he passed away peacefully yesterday
,” according to the statement on the musician's official Twitter account.
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 peacefully passed away yesterday.
His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.
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—Jeff Beck (@jeffbeckmusic) January 11, 2023
Born June 24, 1944 in the south suburbs of London, UK, he is considered one of the greatest rock, hard rock, blues and even jazz guitarists of all time, not least for his innovative style of playing. electric guitar, alongside Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page with whom he played in the group The Yardbirds.
He had also founded at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s the hard rock group The Jeff Beck Group with singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood, before a long solo career.
He has won numerous awards and accolades, including eight Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
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