UK. (THECOUNT) — Guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck has died. He was 78
The iconic guitarist whose approach to the instrument helped define rock guitar playing from the ’60s onward, has died, his representatives confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
“On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” read a statement from his representatives, which was also posted to the guitarist’s social media pages. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.”
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