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The world of music in mourning: farewell to Jeff Beck, the legendary guitarist has died at 78

He left us at the age of 78 one of the most important musicians in history. Jeff Beck was one of the most influential rock guitarists, able to contribute like few others to the artistic evolution of the guitar, an instrument he used in musical productions of different kinds, from blues to rock toheavy metal and fusionmusic.

Beck died after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, as his staff explained on Instagram, who at the same time asked to respect the privacy of the musician's family at such a difficult time.

Music mourns one of its most virtuous artists: we retrace his career and his history in this photo gallery.

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Farewell to Jeff Beck: the legendary guitarist died at 78
He left us at the age of 78 one of the most important musicians in history. Jeff Beck was one of the most influential guitarists, able to contribute like few others to the artistic evolution of the electric guitar, an instrument he used in musical productions of various genres, from blues to rock toheavy metal and fusionmusic. Beck died after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, as explained on Instagram his staff, who at the same time asked to respect the privacy of the musician's family in such a delicate and difficult moment.
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Jeff Beck: its origins
Geoffrey Arnold Beck, known as Jeff, was born in London on June 24, 1944. As a child he approached the world of music singing in church. At the age of 10 for the first time he came into contact with the guitar, an instrument that will accompany him forever in his life. In 1965 he was recruited by  theYardbirds, who had just lost Eric Clapton: it was with Beck that the Yardbirds became a famous group in the British rock scene of the  late sixties. 
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His love for the electric guitar
Jeff Beck used to play Fender guitars, although throughout his career he used guitars of other brands in public. Very famous is his Fender Esquire dated 1954, of which Fender has made a replica in a limited version of 100 copies. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Jeff fifth on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, while in 2009 it was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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The prizes you have received and those you may still receive
During his extraordinary career, Jeff Beck has won several awards, including eight Grammy Awards, out of 17 nomination total. The last nomination to Grammy is this year: the guitarist, in fact, is nominated in the Best Rock Performance category for his collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne in the song Patient Number 9, taken from the homonymous album of the Prince of Darkness. The award ceremony will be held on 5 February 2023 in Los Angeles.
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A talent to protect
His talent in playing the guitar has influenced many generations, as well as subsequent musical productions that included the electric guitar. To defend this artistic heritage, Jeff Beck's fingers were insured for 7 million pounds.
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One of his last collaborations was with Johnny Depp
In 2022 the cover album "18" was released, made by Beck with the actor Johnny Depp, who had contributed to the album with some of his unpublished songs.  
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The condolences of the music world
 Beck was very good friends with many musicians. Among them, Jimmy Page: for a short time the two were band companions in the Yardbirds. Page recalled Beck calling him a warrior and describing him as one of the best guitarists of all time. David Gilmour said instead that he was devastated by the news of the death of his friend and hero, while Jon Bon Jovi he limited himself to using only one word to Jeff , namely Legend. Ozzy Osbourne said it was a great honor for him to collaborate with Beck on his latest album. Also moved was the greeting of Gene Simmons of the KISS, who called the death of the guitarist a heartbreaking news. 
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