Jeff Beck, legendary guitarist, dead at 78 | LiveNOW from FOX

Jeff Beck, widely regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time, has died at the age of 78. The legendary musician rose to fame with the Yardbirds before fronting the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice.
The news was posted by family representatives on social media, "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."
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[@stormbringercoming8105]

Jeff followed his muse. Constantly reinventing his playing. He played the game on his own terms. A true rock & roll original. Rest In Peace, there’ll never be another.

[@kendallevans4079]

Nothing but respect for Jeff. He did what he wanted, didn't care about "hits" or fame. Amazing guitarist and will be missed very much. I'll always remember him for the white Strat with the modified whammy

[@danielstoddart]

For me the iconic Jeff Beck guitar will always be his white 1954 Fender Esquire that he bought from John Walker and later sold to Seymour Duncan.

[@TexasWalker]

Jeff's body of work is massive. He never stopped pushing the edge of creativity. Even at the age of 78, he is gone way too soon. He wasn't done!

[@RB01.10]

Unfortunately, meningitis can get very bad very fast :(

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

I gave Jeff a ride from Canterbury to London and he gave me a guitar. You are sorely missed by your old crew Jeff.

[@jermicah]

Do you still have the guitar?

[@Sam-gc6uv]

Wow! That's an amazing experience. Jeff's awesome.

[@Sam-gc6uv]

When I was a little brat at 13 trying so hard to play guitar ; to even understand his music, was so advanced. I completely wore out blow by blow. I did buy the music book btw! I'm gonna have to pull it out again, after all these years of giving up on it. I actually saw Jeff about three times. RIP Mr. Jeff Beck. The true Paggininni of the Strat . Thanks for enrapturing my ears , for all the years!!!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

@@jermicah Yes - 75 Fender Telecaster - color is called Deep Pearl .

[@rubycorman469]

@@QuantumPyrite_88.9 That's a very special gift and so generous of him !

[@tommarco2685]

Thank you Jeff for your heart, soul and amazing music that you shared with us all. A beautiful life lived.

[@BUNKERJR53]

May he Rest in Peace. A phenomenal guitarist gone too soon. It is hard to even believe he's gone.

[@angusmacangus3181]

Jeff was my favorite guitarist from the British wave. Blow by Blow was so incredible to me I wore the vinyl out as a teenager. From then on I had to discover all his older material. Just great. We lost a human treasure. Rest in Peace, Jeff, thanks for the music!

[@kendallevans4079]

"Freeway jam!" "Constipated Duck"! That album cover alone made me want to be a guitar God like him!

[@hot88s23]

@@kendallevans4079 Scatterbrain !

[@jimbob4456]

Me too. Just got finished playing my Blow by Blow vinyl.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@hot88s23 "Because We Ended As Lovers"!

[@thomasdellarosa1960]

Murdered / Sacrificed by His own Brotherhood The Freemasons . Gematria Effect News 25 has the Proof .

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

His rendition of "A day in the Life" will always give me goosebumps. RIP Sir

[@selliantuttimusi6735]

Hi rendition of Nadia makes me cry. I am crying now. RIP the master.

[@stevengerson6307]

My heart is truly broken and the tears are flowing uncontrollably R.I.P my hero Jeff Beck

[@taroutanaka4041]

Jeff Beck taught me what music was when I was in elementary school and he was the musician I respected the most in the world. After that, I listened to his albums until they were worn out. Enjoy your session with Cozy Powell in heaven. Rest in peace Jeff.

[@TheFlutecart]

"The guitar players guitar player" - He was one of the absolute best guitarists on the planet. RIP Jeff Beck. Blowing minds with guitar until the end. It's a sad day for the music world. He's up for another Grammy right now, for his work on Ozzy's latest album.

[@kerryrobinson9947]

I only saw Jeff Beck in concert once (Johnny Depp was on stage on the last song.) He was a music force. Best jam ever was him and Jan Hammer. Rest in Guitar eternity. 👍🎸🎹😣

[@D1it4FN]

Beck's guitar on Over Under Sideways Down blew my mind when I was 10 years old. Rest in peace sir.

[@charliebrown1949]

The "B" side: "Jeff's Boogie" was amazing (to me, at age 14...and still is), as well!

[@stancrawford2147]

I’m getting old - all my hero’s are dying, going to the big stage in the sky! I’m so blessed to have been a part of the generation who’s music will live on forever! RIP Jeff!

[@alamoguy3421]

As a teenager, I went to a party and the host put on a record. It stopped me in my tracks... mesmerized! WOW. I was hooked. Never heard anything like it.Who is that? It was Jeff Beck's Situation from Rough and Ready. I sat down fast and absorbed that entire album. Studied the cover. Bought it next day and wore it out. Truly a great LP. Just incredible. Then hooked on the rest of Jeff's brilliance and mastery. RIP Mr Beck.

[@paulcarroll7787]

My lord, this is hard to take. I've been listen to him for over fifty years. In the last few year he seemed to be getting better than ever... I will miss you dearly.

[@jimc4839]

I'm with you. I just found out and am devastated. Been listening to his for over 50 years as well and have been amazed at the way he just kept getting better unlike all other musicians. Same feeling I have as when John Lennon passed. I can't believe it. Wanted to see him play at least one more time.

[@JuanRodriguez-jl6ft]

May he rest in peace. Going to rock and roll heaven

[@esj1940]

A truly great guitarist whose death will be felt by thousands. Rest in peace Jeff your gig at Ronnie Scott's will live on as long as there is music to hear.😭😭😭

[@deborahwhit118]

Millions

[@fasteagle9959]

There will never be another. I’m so devastated 😢😢😢

[@stephaniekerr]

So glad I got to see Beck in concert. His style is legendary.

[@harlow743]

"Blow By Blow"....one of the greatest LP's of all time....I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff both with "The Yardbirds" and as a solo artist.....and he was GREAT !!!!

[@harlow743]

@@iqmygift2u Man it is a GREAT collaberation from Jeff Beck and George Martin....but mostly Jeff.....I LOVE that ALBUM!!!!!!

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

No one equaled Jeff. I'm literally crying,

[@Atkinsfan]

What a tremendous blow to the world of music. So fortunate that he chose to share his amazing talent.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

I awoke to the "Soul-Crushing" news that the master of the Talking Guitar, Jeff Beck has passed. For the entire guitar playing community, this news is devastating. This man was more than a legend, he was a Mt Rushmore level guitarist and innovator. He was the most difficult guitarist to imitate of all-time. Jeff had such a complete and utter mastery of the instrument, it appeared when performing live that he was merely "Toying" with the guitar. I had the tremendous honor of seeing "The Man" play live on his Guitar Shop tour with Stevie Ray Vaughn. If you've never had the pleasure of hearing Jeff play the blues, you are in for a real treat, as he was one of the greatest blues players of all-time. It really bothered me to hear this sad news because Jeff has been touring and was playing better than ever. Having lost Eddie Van Halen just months ago, the entire guitar community is hurting big-time right now, as these legends simply can never be replaced. I hope now that Jeff will finally receive the respect, credit and adulation he's long deserved as the genius and Guitar God he is. Thank you Mr Beck for your inspiration, enormous talent and endless imagination. RIP and a Toast: "To the one and only Mr. Jeff Beck ladies and gentlemen!!" 😎🎸

[@ufafgd]

Well, also, the longtime drummer community misses these mighty guitarists . Eddie, now Jeff, even as far back as Jimi Hendrix. These guys had a passion even us drummers found hard to grasp. But we had our legends too. Ginger Baker, Carmine Appice, just to name 2. I know there's many more. All these guitarists, drummers, vocalists had one passion. Make damn good music professionally, so people will appreciate what they hear.

[@paulyost3283]

No one could do what he could do. His tweaks were so unusual and were the extension of his soul. the cries, the growls, and wind-blown sighs. His guitar became human in his hands.

[@yuliancolmenares4114]

Is hard to think that time goes by, a true guitar legend. Rest in peace Jeff Beck

[@TheBoondoggler]

Jeff, Chris Squire and Neil Peart right now kicking major ass up above....R.I.P.

[@retrorealtorteam]

How was this not national news ? Total Legend

[@JD-vx8gr]

Unbelievably talented Jeff Beck. RIP SIR.

[@Itelkner]

This guy's music and ability to convey his soul on the guitar have enrich my life tremendously. Blow by Blow and Wired have brought me to a better place every time. So glad I was able to be around at the same time he was doing his thing. RIP Jeff. Such a genius.

[@judiebombace9067]

Great guitar player. One of my favorites of all time. RIP Jeff.

[@honorladone8682]

Life's been good to me so far. RIP Angel! ❤️🇺🇸 Philadelphia USA

[@rg8467]

One of my all time favorite guitar players R I P legend.

[@richardthomasmirabito4197]

Spectacular guitarists extraordinaire. I have 1 CD in my ride Blow by Blow. Got hooked on JB back in High School one night driving around with my buddy in a thunderstorm on shrooms listening to Beck Bogart and Apiece.....WOW ! The rest is history. Just once watched JB play at the House of Blues in South Carolina and recently was getting ready to go see him again before time goes by. Truly a sad day for us who have been a JB fans and he seemed like a humble guy also.

[@buckbenelli8]

I remember playing blow by blow over and over and over. Brings back memories of rare moments of joy in my youth. Music and science, the only two things that I love about humanity.

[@davebruton5731]

First , learned of Jeff , through a friends older brother . He turned us onto , Blow by Blow . will always remember he and Stanley . He was certainly an inspiration for me , to pick up a guitar . R.I.P. JEFF

[@jamesfeldman4234]

They forgot to mention Jeff's signature use of his fingers--rather than a pick--to pluck the strings. And Jeff was the first to play the electric guitar as a truly electric instrument.

[@alexdavies7394]

The great guitar heroes are gradually leaving us :( I love Jeff Beck's playing when he had the second line-up of the Jeff Beck Group. R.I.P.

[@staceyshaffer180]

I just woke up to this heartbreaking news! My condolences to his family and fellow rock fans around the world. RIP Jeff, thanks for the music.

[@TheErik249]

One of the all-time greats. Rest in peace Jeff Beck!

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

Beck was one of the greatest ever. RIP

[@11UncleBooker22]

Thank you, sweet Lord, for Jeff.

[@lindaobrien2659]

RIP Jeff Beck 😢

[@mariaeugeniaperezfonseca8442]

sad news about the death of the virtuous guitarist Jeff Beck, my deepest condolences to his family and all the artists who had the opportunity to interact with this jewel of music and my special condolences to his friend and partner Jhonny Deep together with whom they developed This magnificent album in which we have enjoyed an exquisite musical delight to all of you, my deepest condolences, and that the gates of heaven and paradise will open to receive this Angel of music, a true guitar virtuoso. Amen 🖤🖤🖤

[@nightfall8228]

R.I.P. JEFF BECK..so glad i got to see you with johnny depp 3 months ago.

[@JohnStark72]

Condolences to all of his family. From the yardbirds on, he was in my life and influenced my own music. May he rest in peace.

[@reneerichardsonbooks]

Just saw him live in November. This is devastating.

[@jayburd4225]

Jeff Beck is just joining that killer jam session up in the sky with all the other great rock legends.

[@hudentdw2]

RIP now and forever Mr.Beck your music will be played but You will be sorely missed!

[@UXB-p5u]

Jeff was IS & always will be an incredible force of nature! Did it his way and thank God he did. ❤️

[@andrewSUN17]

There will never be another Jeff Beck! One of a kind and massive influence on my guitar playing career! All love to Jeff and his family!

[@neil1390]

He was alot more than just a top 5 guitarist,he was an innovator,and mentor to millions

[@nachtmuis4776]

One of the greatest 😢

[@juliussesar7633]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck, my Guitar Hero and Inspiration for so many years since I heard his Solo on the Yardbirds' "Evil Hearted You".

[@susancorgi]

What a lucky way to go. His last live show was just months ago. Such a unique soul. RIP Jeff Beck!

[@aineiss]

..beyond his incredible musical talent and legendary guitar playing skills, Beck was a very humble and decent person..

[@briceworley9138]

Dead or alive will always be a legend

[@devildigger1404]

RIP , Jeff !!!

[@DrHogfan]

His performance on Train Kept a Rollin during The Yardbirds NME 65 appearance gives me goosebumps! I’m not good at all at guitar but Heartful of Soul was the first song I kinda learned to play.

[@josephcarroll-dh4kz]

Very, very sad to hear about Jeff Beck .😢 He was one of the greatest guitar players I have ever seen live..

[@robcroft5132]

One the great guitar players of our time, and one of my favorites that have inspired me in a huge way. ..R.I.P. Jeff May you play that beautiful harp now, like you played that guitar for us, for all those years. Much love, and respect

[@michaelkranyak4525]

While attending a Uni. in NJ attended a concert in NYC and saw Jeff great night RIP

[@spunbearing65]

Im in shock. Totally understand the LORD wanted JB to rock the heavens. Who wouldn't? HE shared JB with us and I'm grateful for HIS generosity. Rock In Eternity Jeff.

[@momamae23]

What a great loss for the music world. I’m heartbroken 💔.

[@wolvesandguitars]

LOVE YOU JEFF,, I will forever play down by the bridge to get that Beck sound!! RIP LEGEND

[@Caligari...]

Jeff Beck was a Guitar God . RIP

[@chrispetrillo9042]

RIP Jeff Beck. The albums he made with Rod Stewart are legendary.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Phenomenal guitar player. His music & influence will live on. May he R.I.P.

[@Jupiterbotz]

TRUTH changed my life. Him and Rod Stewart performing Shape of Things, Morning Dew and Ol' Man River will forever be favorites that transformed me and influenced my 52 years on this planet. In 1994, driving an illegally obtained pickup truck across country, from Georgia to California, expired plates, no seat belts, I had a cassette player duct taped to my dashboard. I saved the last of my dying D battery with just enough power left to play Beck's Ol' Man River as I was crossing the Mississippi.

[@marcok.6734]

😔😔 RIP. Jeff Beck. Great loss.

[@deborahwhit9583]

I love his music 😎

[@glassslide]

RIP to a LEGEND!!!!! Thanks for the great music and amazing live performances!!!!!

[@therocknrollgamer9572]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck. You are and always will be a legend

[@sherri5470]

A legend who will be greatly missed!

[@ShellyBomb]

This guitar 🎸 God has departed this world and gone to heaven ... Rest in peace 🕊️

[@gordonvolkert2304]

Fantastic guitarist, thanks Jeff for your music.

[@jaimeparedes9188]

My guitar idol. Rest In heavenly Peace good man....

[@stevenartascos2918]

Jeff Beck a true master, loved and enjoyed his playing for decade, he will be missed by fans around the globe, r.i.p. Jeff..

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Beck and Hendrix- the two best guitarists ever.

[@MysteryZen77]

true spirit~ ! Jeff Beck found his own voice on guitar and he opened up a whole new dimension of sonic expressionism forJazz Rock / Blues guitar. Planet Earth is lucky he stopped by to play

[@director2bob]

My first concert was Led Zeppelin in 1977 at Madison Square Garden and I picked up guitar the next day. I have seen the best of the best guitarists and no one has ever came close to the soulful tasty melodic music this amazing guitarist blessed us with. Blow by Blow, There & Back, Live with Jan Hammer, Wired are some of the most beautiful albums ever created. I will miss this man so much. RIP my guitar hero.🙏

[@richardlasch8400]

Thank you Jeff beck, you were the best!

[@roadrunner7328]

The most amazing guitarist!

[@peteyguitarguy]

Always liked his guitar work on Blow By Blow and Wired. RIP.

[@cobar5342]

I think Jeff Beck has been the greatest guitarist of the modern era. There are others who are also great but he was in a class above all of them

[@tedlawrence4189]

The Yardbirds, in my opinion, were a great band. Blues, rock, jazz. Nice combination. You don't hear much about them anymore.

[@willyjilly9684]

Amazing artist 🎵 R.I.P. 🙏💙

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Didn't see this one coming! We lost a Giant today! Jeff you will be sorely sorely missed! Not really enough superlatives in the vocabulary to describe this Man & what we have witnessed & listen too the last 55 yrs, Beck was the busiest Guitarist the last 50 yrs & just recently completed another LP, He Conquered & pushed the boundaries In just about all genres of Music, RIP Jeff Beck you were one of the all time Greats

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

often call uncopyable!

[@julos71]

Technicians at the stratospheric level, bodybuilders of the handle, there are plenty of them these days. Jeff Beck made him sing his guitar. Whatever the instrument and the amps, everything was in his hands, an incredible musical sensitivity. And that's all the difference with these soulless technicians, without notable compositions.

[@ATEC101]

The MAN, never a myth, just an absolute legend.

[@timothymcpeak9408]

Rip Jeff Beck if your I guitar player you've heard of him

[@louiestevenson9880]

Sad news. He & Rod Stewart were amazing !

[@kathyhames2200]

Oh my Lord ! Johnny Depp just played with him not to long ago Prayers 🙏

[@charlesgoodwin5016]

This was "ONE OF THE BIG BOYS" Huge loss

[@PlayitagainVHS]

RIP Jeff

[@ryanpullen6117]

Prayers and blessings ❤❤

[@TropicShade]

The memories will live on in his music. RIP JB.

[@JM-io6966bili]

RIP Jeff Beck I'm So Sad About Hear That News.

[@SonghuiPark2315]

God Bless his Soul

[@dananthony6258]

I think I’m going to be sick. One I’m devastated. RIP Jeff .

[@ragazzi25]

I remember that show he did with Imogen heap, I had never heard of him but saw right away what a great guitar player he was!