Jeff Beck dies at 78: The guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. Beck died Tuesday after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis,” his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday. “Jeff was such a nice person … [Read more...]
Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78
Jeff Beck, one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, has died at the age of 78. The Grammy-winning musician rose to prominence with The Yardbirds, and went on to front the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. Beck died "peacefully" on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, his family said. Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for … [Read more...]
A look back at the life of legendary guitarist Jeff Beck
Often referred to as the greatest guitarist of all time, Jeff Beck has died aged 78, his representative has confirmed. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Beck broke through initially filling the large Eric Clapton-shaped void in the Yardbirds, expanding the range of music the group performed. He went onto form and lead The Jeff Beck Group, … [Read more...]