By Ricardo Lezama 
Unfortunately, Jeff Beck has passed away due to Meningitis. His twitter account read as follows, “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.”
Jeff Beck was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer who was known for his unique style of guitar playing. He was a pioneer of the British Invasion and was a major influence on the development of rock music. Beck was born in Wallington, England in 1944. He began playing guitar at the age of 15 and soon joined the band The Yardbirds.
He was a member of the band for two years and during that time he developed his signature sound. He left the band in 1965 and went on to pursue a solo career. Throughout his career, Beck released several albums and collaborated with many other artists.
The heralded Jeff Beck was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. Beck was known for his innovative guitar playing and his ability to blend different genres of music. He was a master of the electric guitar and was able to create sounds that were unique and captivating. He was also a master of improvisation and was able to create music on the spot. Beck was an inspiration to many musicians and his influence will be felt for years to come. He will be remembered for his unique style of guitar playing and his ability to blend different genres of music. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fans.