Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck Dies Suddenly

Jan 11 2023 by The Daily Beast

 
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Jeff Beck, the blues-steeped guitar hero who shaped the Yardbirds’ iconic sound, pioneered jazz-rock, and influenced generations of musicians, died Tuesday, his representative confirmed on social media. He was 78.

The Grammy-winning English rocker’s death was attributed to bacterial meningitis, which he “suddenly” contracted, according to a statement. “His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss,” it added.

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