Idolized by musicians as one of the guitar’s greatest heroes, JeffBeck He was remembered on social media by artists of his generation, for example Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour, Ozzy Osbourne and Ron Wood.
His death occurred on Tuesday 10 January and the sad news was confirmed by his representative, on behalf of his family. He was 78 years old and died of sudden bacterial meningitis..
Jagger’s farewell
Mick Jaggerthe singer and leader of the Rolling Stones wrote that “With the death of Jeff Beck we have lost a wonderful man and one of the greatest guitarists in the world. He will be dearly missed.”
Along with your text, He uploaded a video of them appearing to play together.
Rod Stewart’s emotional post
the great singer Rod Stewart, who was in a group with the legendary guitarist, posted: “Jeff Beck was on another planet. He took me and Ron Wood to the US in the late 60s with his band The Jeff Beck Group and we never looked back. He was one of the few guitarists playing live who would hear me sing and answer.”
And said goodbye: “Jeff, you were the greatest, thanks for everything.”
Even Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
The founder of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Pagehe hailed on his social networks the “six string warrior who is no longer here for us to marvel at the spell he could weave around our mortal emotions.”
He added, “Jeff could be the conduit for music from the ethereal. His technique was unique, his imagination seemingly limitless. You will be missed, as will your millions of fans.”
kiss message
The Kiss networks included messages from their two leaders. Paul Stanley wrote: “WOW, what awful news. One of the masters of the guitar of all time has passed away. From The Yardbirds and The Jeff Beck Group onwards, he has shined on a path impossible to follow. I have continued to play now and forever “.
At the same time, Gene Simmons He said, “Nobody played guitar like Jeff. Please take the first two Jeff Beck Group records and appreciate the greatness.”
David Gilmour of Pink Floyd
He is also a guitarist david gimour He said he was “devastated” by the news of his “friend and hero”, whose music moved and inspired him, “as well as countless others”.
He said goodbye that his thoughts and those of his wife Polly were with Beck’s wife, Sandra. “She will always be in our hearts,” he told her.
Ozzy’s sadness
Ozzy Osbourne wrote on Twitter: “I cannot express how saddened I am to learn of the passing of Jeff Beck. What a terrible loss to his family, friends and many fans. It has been such an honor to know Jeff and an incredible honor to have I played it on my last album, Patient number9“.
“I will remember him with great fondness, long live #JeffBeck,” he concluded.
Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones
Also a member of the Rolling Stones, Ronnie Woodshared the stage with the beloved guitarist of The Jeff Beck Group, moments he recalled thus: “Now that Jeff is gone, I feel that one of my brothers has passed away from this world and I will miss him dearly. Sending my deepest sympathy to Sandra, his family and all those who loved him. I want to thank you for all our first days together with the Jeff Beck Group, conquering America”.
Joe Perry of Aerosmith
Finally, the great guitarist of Aerosmith, Joe Perri, called him “the Salvador Dalí of the guitar”. He added, “Watching him play was like hearing the last 6-string alchemist create magic in a world of his own. With him gone, the world is a poorer place.”
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Source: Clarin
