Jeff Beck, considered by many to be among the greatest modern guitar players, died on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, his website announced Wednesday. He was 78.
The guitar virtuoso rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the Yardbirds, and was known for his love of the Fender Stratocaster and ability to blend hard rock with jazz and blues. The Grammy winner performed with a diverse roster of musicians, including Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, Luciano Pavarotti, and Wynonna Judd, and was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — first with the Yardbirds and later as a solo artist.
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