RIP - Jeff Beck

Ozzie_Isaac

2023, coming in strong.  Careful with your celebs my friends.  Jeff Beck died suddenly from complications related to a recent bacterial meningitis infection.

Edit: non-paywall story:

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64228780

Paywall, but I fully expect @Botch to have a subscription.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jeff-beck-dead-at-78-obit-1234659559/

lkapigian

Woa, RIP

TechsasJim

Holy smokes—that just sucks.   

WeberWho

I just heard them talking about him on the radio on the way home. I didn't realize it was because he passed away. That's awful!

GrateEggspectations

Too bad. Very proficient player, though I’m not that familiar with his music. RIP.

saluki2007

That’s a bummer. I was lucky enough to see him live once. It was a fantastic show. He even brought his daughter up to play a few songs and she is no slouch herself. 

Gamecockeggman

He was an amazing talent.  RIP

MotownVol

I hate to admit it, but I was never a huge Jeff Beck fan.  I loved Stevie Ray, and in today’s world love Billy Strings, Marcus King, and Joe Bonamassa.

dmourati

I had a bacterial meningitis and almost faced the same fate. My (now) wife called 911 and the local fire department carted my butt on a gurney from our second floor apartment. Saved my life.

TechsasJim

MotownVol said:

I hate to admit it, but I was never a huge Jeff Beck fan.  I loved Stevie Ray, and in today’s world love Billy Strings, Marcus King, and Joe Bonamassa.

Good lineup, throw in Gary Clark Jr for me as well. 

saluki2007

TechsasJim said:

MotownVol said:

I hate to admit it, but I was never a huge Jeff Beck fan.  I loved Stevie Ray, and in today’s world love Billy Strings, Marcus King, and Joe Bonamassa.

Good lineup, throw in Gary Clark Jr for me as well. 

Been lucky enough to see all 4. Gary Clark used to be my favorite but Marcus has been killing it. I saw Billy about 5 or 6 years ago before he made it big. Was the first time I saw someone who wasn’t “famous” and blew me away. Going to see him at the end of February in Nashville. Can’t wait.