Tom Jones took to Twitter to glowingly describe the late Jeff Beck as a "giant among the greats". The 82-year-old Welsh crooner spoke out after he learned Jeff died of bacterial meningitis. He shared his grief with over 603,000 followers, writing: "Undeniably a giant amongst the greats whose magic guitar could sing like no other….
"RIP Jeff Beck, a sad loss who will be very much missed."
The multiple Grammy Award winning guitarist - best-known for songs and performances from Hi Ho Silver Lining to Nessun Dorma - died after contracting bacterial meningitis, and Tom joined a list of celebrities in the music world, including Ozzy Osbourne and Jimmy Page, who, with Beck, launched Led Zeppelin, after Jeff left the Yardbirds, in paying his respects. Hollywood star, Johnny Depp, recently performs on stage with Beck.
Stevie Wonder originally wrote ‘Superstition’ him and they played it together at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary. Sting, who often played with Beck, said: “He was the greatest guitarist in rock and roll history. A lovely man.”
Tributes on Twitter are pouring in from every rock star and musician in the world. A statement was released on Jeff's official social media channels, saying: "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."
The statement added: "His family asks for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."
He was 78.
