Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78

2013 filepic of British guitarist Jeff Beck performing at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Beck died on January 11, 2023 at the age of 78, according to his official website. – Photo: AFP

Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. He was 78.

Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis", his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday.