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Rock royalty, movie stars and the global music industry pay tribute to the 'six-string warrior', guitarist Jeff Beck, after his sudden death

The renowned guitarist’s death, at the age of 78, was announced by his family in an online statement on Wednesday.

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.

He began with bubblegum pop in the Yardbirds, then moved on to psychedelia, funk, jazz fusion, even techno – but no matter what the genre, Beck was always ahead of the curve

Beck died after 'suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis'

A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, Jeff Beck has died

Beck rose to fame with the Yardbirds before fronting the Jeff Beck Group and making forays into the jazz-fusion sound he pioneered

Rod, 78, was beaming as he held a plate with the words 'Happy Birthday' written in what looked to be melted chocolate with a strawberry and candle at the side.

The Celtic-daft singer posted a sweet video to his social media, as he celebrates his 78th birthday surrounded by his extensive family - complete with a lovely plate of sauce?

The Maggie May singer turned 78 today and took a trip down memory lane with his incredible special birthday messages.

The musician would also come to blows with Elton John a few years later