Jeff Beck, the legendary rock musician who is consistently ranked among the greatest guitar players of all time, has died at age 78
“On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” the statement said. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.” His representative, Melissa Dragich, confirmed the news to CNN via email. Beck rose to fame in the ’60s when he replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as part of the Yardbirds and inducted again in 2009 as a solo artist. An eight-time Grammy winner, Beck earned his first career Grammy in 1985 for best rock instrumental performance for “Escape.” He went on to win five more times in that category. Last year, Beck toured with Johnny Depp, after the pair recorded a cover album together titled “18.
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