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Titans within the world of rock music have paid tribute to the guitarist following the news of his death aged 78.

Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 following a short battle with bacterial meningitis. He was surrounded by loved ones in the lead up to his death and passed away 'peacefully'

Simmons is among the rock greats to remember Beck after the guitarist’s death aged 78.

Beck, a guitar virtuoso and innovator, died after contracting bacterial meningitis, his family said.

Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old. A guitar virtuoso and innovator who was also one of the world's great rhythm…

Meningitis can cause sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves

Jeff Beck's representatives have confirmed the inspirational guitarist passed away at the age on 78 on Tuesday, with rockstars Mick Jagger and Ozzy Osbourne among remembering the musician

Beck's family confirmed the 78-year-old died 'peacefully' on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis with Sir Rod describing him as on 'another planet'.