Jeff Beck Dead at 78

Jeff Beck , Dead at 78.

Beck, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, has died.

A statement was issued on his social media accounts.

On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.

After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.

His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.

Beck gained recognition in the '60s when he joined the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton.

He started his own band a year later, The Jeff Beck Group, which included Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.

The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.

The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.

Recently, Beck toured and released an album with Johnny Depp called '18.'.

Upon news of Beck's death, tributes started to pour in on social media