Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck, who recently recorded an album with Johnny Depp, has died at the age of 78 from a lethal form of bacterial meningitis.
"On behalf of the family it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeff," announced the Twitter page of the British musician who became famous with the Yardbirds (where he had replaced Eric Clapton) and then in the group that bears his name with Rod Stewart.
With his tone, physical presence and volume, Beck had redefined guitar music in the 1960s and influenced movements such as heavy metal, jazz rock and punk.
