Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentJeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died aged 78.
The British musician rose to fame with the Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton, before forming the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart.
Its tone, presence and, above all, volume redefined guitar music in the 1960s and influenced movements like heavy metal, jazz-rock and even punk .
Beck's death has been confirmed on his official Twitter page.
Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin conducts Jeff Beck tributes"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing," the statement read.< /p>
"After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he died completely yesterday. His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentJeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died aged 78.
The British musician rose to fame with the Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton, before forming the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart.
Its tone, presence and, above all, volume redefined guitar music in the 1960s and influenced movements like heavy metal, jazz-rock and even punk .
Beck's death has been confirmed on his official Twitter page.
Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin conducts Jeff Beck tributes"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing," the statement read.< /p>
"After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he died completely yesterday. His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."
Image source, Getty ImagesBy Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentJeff Beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, has died aged 78.
The British musician rose to fame with the Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton, before forming the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart.
Its tone, presence and, above all, volume redefined guitar music in the 1960s and influenced movements like heavy metal, jazz-rock and even punk .
Beck's death has been confirmed on his official Twitter page.
Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin conducts Jeff Beck tributes"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing," the statement read.< /p>
"After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he died completely yesterday. His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."
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