Jeff Beck, one of rock’s most prominent guitarists, died at the age of 78.
The British guitarist rose to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton, before co-founding the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart.
In the 1960s, his tone, presence, and, most all, loudness revolutionised guitar music, influencing genres like as heavy metal, jazz-rock, and even punk.
“It is with deep and profound regret that we relay the news of Jeff Beck’s passing on behalf of his family,” the statement added.
“He died quietly yesterday after suffering bacterial meningitis. His family requests privacy as they mourn this tragic death.”
Beck stated in 2009, when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the second time, “I play the way I do because it allows me to come up with the sickest sounds conceivable.”
“Isn’t that the purpose now? I’m not concerned about the regulations.
“In fact, if I don’t break the rules at least ten times in each song, I’m not doing my job well.”
Sir Rod Stewart, the musician, dubbed Beck “the best” after learning of his death.
He captioned an Instagram photo of the couple together: “Jeff Beck seemed to be from another planet. In the late 1960s, he took Ronnie Wood and myself to the United States with his band, the Jeff Beck Group, and we haven’t looked back since.
“He was one of the few guitarists that would truly listen to me sing and respond when performing live.
