Jeff Beck Useless at 78 After Contracting Bacterial Meningitis

Jeff Beck, a guitar legend who first made a reputation for himself again within the ’60s, has died.

In an announcement Wednesday, his household stated, “On behalf of his household, it’s with deep and profound unhappiness that we share the information of Jeff Beck’s passing. After abruptly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully handed away yesterday. His household ask for privateness whereas they course of this great loss.”

After all, the loss of life comes as a shock to many, particularly given the very fact Beck simply did a collection of reveals together with his longtime good friend, Johnny Depp.

Beck and Depp took the stage around the globe following Johnny’s trial with Amber Heard — the place crowds flocked to reveals to not solely watch the musicians in motion, however to voice their help for Depp, too.

Johnny and Beck launched a canopy of John Lennon‘s “Isolation” in 2020.

Born in England, Beck first gained momentum with the Yardbirds after which turned the frontman for the Jeff Beck Group in addition to Beck, Bogert & Appice. He is gained the Grammy for Finest Rock Instrumental Efficiency six occasions and as soon as for Finest Pop Instrumental Efficiency. He was additionally inducted into The Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame twice.

Beck was 78.