Jeff Beck, Legendary Guitarist, Passes Away

Jeff Beck was a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, inductee.

Legendary Rock guitarist Jeff Beck passed away at 78 years old. He was part of the Yardbirds, Jeff Beck Group, and Beck, Bogert & Appice groups. He recently was performing shows with his good friend Johnny Depp. The English rock star was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. He played with Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix, and ZZ Top. Beck died due to contracting bacterial meningitis. His family posted the following message on Twitter:

On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss. pic.twitter.com/4dvt5aGzlv
— Jeff Beck (@jeffbeckmusic) January 11, 2023

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