Vale Jeff Beck

[Bornadog]

One of the greatest guitarist of all time, a legend in the music industry has died age 78. In many bands over the years with the most prominent the Jeff Beck Group and The Yardbirds. Look at the lineups in these bands

Saw him on his tour in the 70s and was an incredible rock guitarist.

Some incredible tributes on Twitter from Musios all over the world.

R.I.P

[Bornadog]

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this track from 1966, yes 57 years ago is incredible. What a line up.

Jeff Beck (lead guitars), Jimmy Page (12 string rhythm), John Paul Jones (bass), Keith Moon (drums) and Nicky Hopkins (piano).

[Bornadog]

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With Rolling Stones

[mjp]

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Oh no.

I'm putting on Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop right now!

[whythelongface]

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Unbelievable guitarist. RIP

[The Doctor]

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saw him live just a few years ago. Legend. RIP great man

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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As someone who never really came to grips with using a pick, I very much admired and took comfort in his unique finger (or thumb) technique. He gave me the assurance I needed that I could still aspire to playing lead without being proficient at using a pick.
RIP Jeff Beck.