Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has passed away at 78 years old after a brief battle with bacterial meningitis.
“It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck‘s passing,” said Beck‘s family in a statement. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.”
Beck‘s résumé over the years included a stint with The Yardbirds, an impressive and influential solo career, and a short-lived group with bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice named Beck, Bogert & Appice. One of Beck‘s final appearances was on Ozzy Osbourne‘s Patient Number 9 record, where he played on both the songs “Patient Number 9” and “A Thousand Shades.”
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. pic.twitter.com/4dvt5aGzlv— Jeff Beck (@jeffbeckmusic) January 11, 2023
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