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Frontman of legendary rock band will shed a tear when they play their final UK date ever at the Glasgow OVO Hydro

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…

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album.

Beck’s collaborators and contemporaries said the musician had ‘blazed a trail impossible to follow’ and hailed the ‘powerful influence’ he had had .

Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. He was 78.

The eight-time Grammy-winner rose to prominence with rock band The Yardbirds

The legendary rock band will play six dates in the UK next summer

Fabio Marchetti died 12 months ago