Jeff Beck, the guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
Hollywood | Jan 12, 2023, 03:46 PM ISTJeff Beck first came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds and then went out on his own in a solo career that incorporated hard rock, jazz, funky blues and even opera. He was known for his improvising, love of harmonics and the whammy bar on his preferred guitar, the Fender Stratocaster.