Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78

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By Dan Heching, CNN

CNN — Jeff Beck, the rock guitarist often regarded among the greatest of all time, has died, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts. He was 78.

 

“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. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.”

 

His representative, Melissa Dragich, confirmed the news to CNN via email.

 

Full story: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/11/entertainment/jeff-beck-death/index.html

 

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[ThailandRyan]

The man was a great player. He mentored many during his life.  Enjoy his solos to this day. May he RIP.  I know my father will get to hear him playing now in heaven.

Edited January 12, 2023 by ThailandRyan

[Mutt Daeng]

RIP Jeff.

Truly one of the greatest.

[fuehrio]

RIP Jeff, really loved his play.

 

[KhunLA]

Many excellent hours of listening to.  THANK YOU

 

R I P

 

 

[BigStar]

Shock. Brilliant guitarist, had a great run. RIP. Tributes pouring in. Even Biden paid tribute:

 

"I'm really going to miss Jeff Beckett, we were bandmates in the BirdYards back in the day, man." -Joe Biden

Edited January 12, 2023 by BigStar

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

The man was a great player. He mentored many during his life.  Enjoy his solos to this day. May he RIP.  I know my father will get to hear him playing now in heaven.

Up there with a few other greats.. if only they could get a band together.

[Colabamumbai]

Ain't superstitious. 

 

[LivingNThailand]

Saw him in San Jose (California) in 1973. Unbelievable.  Leon Russell was playing the same night somewhere else.  Although I missed seeing Leon, Jeff was a classic and was very glad I made the decision to hear him play.   The tough decisions we make when we are 17. ???? Those were the days.