LEGENDARY GUITARIST JEFF BECK PASSES AT AGE 78
Jeff Beck, one of the most admired, and influential, guitarists in rock history, has passed at a hospital near his home in Surrey, England., he was 78.
An official announcement reads:
“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.”
During the 1960s and ’70s, as either a member of the Yardbirds or as leader of his own bands. Beck joined the Yardbirds in 1965, replacing Eric Clapton.
Three years later, when he formed his own band, later known as the Jeff Beck Group — along with a then little-known singer, Rod Stewart, and the equally obscure Ron Wood on bass
Mr. Beck helped either pioneer, or amplify, some important technical innovations on his instrument. He elaborated the use of distortion and feedback effects, earlier explored by Pete Townshend; intensified the effect of bending notes on the guitar; and widened the range of expression that could be coaxed from devices amended to the guitar like the whammy bar.
[Dana’s note: All of us at EddieTrunk.com send our condolences to Mr. Beck’s loved ones, and to his legions of fans, worldwide, he will be greatly missed by many.]
additional source: nytimes.com
RIP JB! Another legend gone but will NEVER be forgotten!
My thoughts are with his family, and his musical family as well, huge loss Jeff beck irreplaceable talent
Rest in peace ~
Super sad , it was just a short time ago Jeff and Depp was around here touring .
I remember a interview once where Jeff was asked who is the better guitar player, him or Clapton .
He responded with I can play anything that Eric can play but Eric can`t play everything I can play .
I thought that was the coolest answer . RIP Jeff
Wow, that came way outta left field. Massive guitar talent no longer with us, condolences to the family.
Yes, this was a surprising bit of news to hear. Loved him with Rod & The Faces. I saw him once with Terry Bozzio at the Wolf Trap Venue in Nor Virginia in the Summer of 1995. Spectacular show. RIP and condolences to all that were close to him.