Mick Jagger and Ozzy Osbourne lead tributes to Jeff Beck after guitarist's death

11 January 2023 , 23:46

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The world of music was paying tribute to Jeff Beck on Wednesday following the sad news of his death at the age of 78.

The legendary musician's passing was confirmed by his representatives who said he died on Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis "

The statement said the star "peacefully passed away" and asked for his family members to receive privacy while they process their "tremendous loss".

Leading the celebrity tributes was British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who said it had been “such an honour” to know and play with him on his most recent album.

The Black Sabbath frontman said: "I can’t express how saddened I am to hear of @JeffBeckMusic’s passing. What a terrible loss for his family, friends & his many fans.

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Mick Jagger and Ozzy Osbourne lead tributes to Jeff Beck after guitarist's death

Ozzy Osbourne expressed his sadness at the news (Getty Images)

"It was such an honor to have known Jeff & an incredible honor to have had him play on my most recent album, #PatientNumber9. Long live #JeffBeck."

And founding member and guitarist for Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, was also quick to pay tribute to Jeff, taking to Twitter to write: "I was totally shocked to hear the very sad news of Jeff Beck’s passing. Jeff was such a nice person and an outstanding iconic, genius guitar player - there will never be another Jeff Beck.

"His playing was very special & distinctively brilliant! He will be missed. RIP Jeff -Tony."

Mick Jagger also used the social media platform to pay his respects. Alongside a video of the pair of them performing together, he tweeted: "With the death of Jeff Beck we have lost a wonderful man and one of the greatest guitar players in the world. We will all miss him so much."

Mick Jagger has paid tribute to Jeff Beck (Redferns)

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley described the guitarist as “one of the all time guitar masters” in his own heartfelt tribute to his friend.

Posting a picture of Beck on his Twitter, he wrote: "WOW. What awful news. Jeff Beck, one of the all time guitar masters has died. From The Yardbirds and The Jeff Beck Group on, he blazed a trail impossible to follow. Play on now and forever."

Founding member of The Kinks, Dave Davies, was also among the huge number of people to publicly share their grief, writing: "I’m heartbroken he looked in fine shape to me. Playing great he was in great shape. I’m shocked and bewildered.

Jeff Beck on stage with The Rolling Stones (Getty Images)

"Deepest sympathy to his wife friends close ones I’m bewildered Jeff Beck it don’t make sense I don’t get it. He was a good friend and a great guitar player."

And Gene Simmons added: "Heartbreaking news to report the late, great Jeff Beck has sadly passed. No one played guitar like Jeff. Please get ahold of the first two Jeff Beck Group albums and behold greatness. RIP."

Jeff is survived by his wife Sandra, who he married in 2005.