Ozzy Osbourne, Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck

The renowned guitarist, known for his work with The Yardbirds and The Jeff Beck Group, died on Tuesday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement posted online.

Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to Jeff Beck (Yui Mok/PA)

Ozzy Osbourne, Brian May and Jimmy Page are among the musical heavyweights that have paid tribute to “six-stringed warrior” Jeff Beck, following his death.

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been “such an honour” to know and play with him on his most recent album.