Sad news for rock and metal music fans worldwide. Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has died at the age of 78.
This was confirmed by his representative.
Beck died on Tuesday (January 10) after “suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis”, the representative added.
“His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss,” the rep said.
Ozzy Osbourne was one of the first other high-profile musicians who reacted to Beck‘s death, saying in a statement:
“I can’t express how saddened I am to hear of Jeff Beck‘s passing. What a terrible loss for his family, friends and his many fans. It was such an honor to have known Jeff and an incredible honor to have had him play on my most recent album, ‘Patient Number 9’. Long live Jeff Beck.”