Celebrities reacted with shock and sadness to the news of Jeff Beck’s passing on Wednesday, offering their respects to the rock innovator and guitar virtuoso who was 78.
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The passing of beloved guitarist and British rock star Jeff Beck, who rose to fame with 1960s band The Yardbirds and had a successful solo career, was announced on Wednesday. Reports state that Beck passed away peacefully due to a medical ailment at the age of 78. He was renowned for his guitar virtuosity and mastery of rhythm and blues.
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It is with immense sorrow that the family of Jeff Beck announce his passing. He peacefully succumbed to bacterial meningitis yesterday. Celebrities from across the globe have come forward to express their condolences on hearing the news. A statement on the late musician’s website reads in tribute.
Mick Jagger, English singer and songwriter, tweeted that with the passing 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.” Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist, added that Jeff was “such a nice person and an outstanding iconic, genius guitar player” and that “there will never be another Jeff Beck. His playing was very special and distinctively brilliant.” Dave Davies, Kinks guitarist, expressed his shock and sorrow on Twitter, saying, “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.”
Rod Stewart expressed his admiration for Jeff Beck in a statement, saying that Beck had taken him and Ronnie Wood to the United States in the late 1960s as part of his band, and that the guitarist had the unique ability to listen to the singer while performing live. Gene Simmons of Kiss encouraged fans to get the first two albums of the Jeff Beck Group, calling Beck “unparalleled” in his playing. Paul Stanley of Kiss shared his tribute to Beck on Instagram, noting that the guitarist had created a “trail impossible to follow”.
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