Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies
aged 78
Posted By: Hazymac, 1/12/2023 7:38:54 AM
Jeff Beck, the celebrated guitarist who played with the Yardbirds and led the Jeff Beck Group, has died aged 78, his representative has confirmed. Beck died on Tuesday after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis”, the representative confirmed. “His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss,” they added. Often described as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Beck – whose fingers and thumbs were famously insured for £7m – was known as a keen innovator. He pioneered jazz-rock, experimented with fuzz and distortion effects and paved the way for heavier subgenres such as psych rock and heavy metal over the course of his career.
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Truly one of the all time great guitarists, Jeff Beck was in a category of three (Yardbirds guitarists), but as a player he was in a category of one. Rest in peace, Jeff.