Queen guitarist Brian Might is “misplaced for phrases” over the loss of life of Jeff Beck.
The legendary rock musician handed away “immediately” on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis. He was 78.
On Wednesday, Might took to Twitter to recollect the Grammy Award-winning guitarist.
“Gutted, so unhappy, to listen to of Jeff’s passing. He was the Guv’nor. He was inimitable, irreplaceable – absolutely the pinnacle of guitar enjoying. And a rattling wonderful human being,” he posted. “I am certain I’ll have so much to say, however proper now …. Simply misplaced for phrases.”
As well as, Ozzy Osbourne expressed his disappointment over Beck’s loss of life and referred to as it an “unbelievable honour” to have labored with him on his newest album, Affected person Quantity 9.
Johnny Marr referred to as Beck “a pioneer and one of many all-time greats,” whereas Brian Wilson labelled him a “genius guitar participant”.
Elsewhere, Rod Stewart – who performed with Beck and Ronnie Wooden as a part of The Jeff Beck Group – recalled how the guitarist carried out like nobody else.
“Jeff Beck was on one other planet. He took me and Ronnie Wooden to the USA within the late 60s in his band the Jeff Beck Group and we have not appeared again since,” he wrote. “He was one of many few guitarists that when enjoying reside would really take heed to me sing and reply. Jeff, you have been the best, my man. Thanks for every part. RIP.”
And a consultant for rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires – comprised of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Joe Perry – additionally honoured their “expensive buddy”.
“We’re saddened to listen to of the passing of our expensive buddy and guitar legend Jeff Beck. Jeff’s unbelievable musicianship and fervour for guitar has been an inspiration to us all. He was a real innovator and his legacy will reside on by means of his music. Relaxation in peace, Jeff,” they added.
