Jeff Beck, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, died yesterday at the age of 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis. He was best known for joining the English rock band The Yardbirds in the 1960s.
The statement was released on social media today: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Jeff Beck. After contracting bacterial meningitis, he passed away yesterday. His family requests privacy as they process this great loss “.
- Beck has won eight Grammys;
- He ranked fifth on Rolling Stone’s ‘100 Greatest Guitarists’ list;
- He led The Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Boget & Appice.
In May last year, the guitarist performed alongside Johnny Depp in the city of Sheffield, in the north of England. The actor appeared with Beck to perform a series of musical covers, including John Lennon’s “Isolation”, a track they collaborated on and released in 2020.
