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Iconic rock guitarist Jeff Beck passes away at 78

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It's a sad day for music lovers as Jeff Beck, one of the guitar masters of the rock era, has died.  

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. Breaking the sad news for music fans, Beck's representative issued a statement saying that the legendary guitarist died after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis"

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"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing.

"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing.

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After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday

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Beck recently completed a tour supporting his collaborative album with Johnny Depp, '18'

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He received seven Grammys for instrumental performances and an eighth for his 2009 work on Herbie Hancock's 'The Imagine Project'