Pioneering and influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

Beck was often described as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

File photo dated 13/01/11 of Jeff Beck performs during A Concert For Killing Cancer, at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, west London. Renowned rock guitarist Jeff Beck, known for his work with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, has died at the age of 78, his representatives said. Issue date: Wednesday January 11, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story DEATH Beck. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Rock veteran Jeff Beck has died aged 78, his family has announced.

The Grammy-winning guitarist rose to prominence with rock band The Yardbirds and went on to have a successful solo career and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice.