The guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, influencing generations of shredders, died at the age of 78.
FILE - Jeff Beck performs during A Concert For Killing Cancer, at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, in west London, Jan. 13, 2011. Renowned rock guitarist Beck, known for his work with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, has died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the age of 78, his representatives said on Wednesday. Reactions to the death of Jeff Beck, rock innovator and guitar virtuoso who died Wednesday.
“With the death of Jeff Beck we have lost a wonderful man and one of the greatest guitar players in the world. We will all miss him so much.” — Mick Jagger, via Twitter. “I’m heartbroken he looked in fine shape to me. Playing great he was in great shape. I’m shocked and bewildered.... He was a good friend and a great guitar player.” — Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, via Twitter.
“Now Jeff has gone, I feel like one of my band of brothers has left this world, and I’m going to dearly miss him. I’m sending much sympathy to Sandra, his family, and all who loved him.” — Ronnie Wood, on Twitter.
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