Jeff Beck , Dead at 78.
Beck, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, has died.
A statement was issued
on his social media accounts.
On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.
After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.
Beck gained recognition in the '60s when he joined the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton.
He started his own band a year later,
The Jeff Beck Group, which
included Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.
The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.
The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.
Recently, Beck toured and released an album with Johnny Depp called '18.'.
Upon news of Beck's death, tributes
started to pour in on social media
