The rock world has lost a legend.
Jeff BeckBritish guitarist who served as a member of The Backyard birdsdied January 10, ca statement shared on his Instagram on January 11. He was 78 years old.
“On behalf of his family, it’s with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” the message read. “After suddenly falling ailing with bacterial meningitis, he passed away peacefully yesterday.”
The news of Jeff’s death garnered compliments from many in the comments section – including Rod Stewartwho was the lead singer of the band Jeff Beck Groupwhich the late legend formed in 1967 after parting ways with the Yardbirds, trans Diversity.
“Jeff Beck was on one other planet,” Rod wrote. “He took me and Ronnie Wood to the US in the late 60s in his band Jeff Beck Group and we have not looked back since.”
Reflecting on the type of musician Jeff was, Rod praised him for his stage skills.