Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck

English guitarist (1944–2023)
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Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023) was an English rock guitarist. He rose to prominence with the Yardbirds and after fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to a mainly instrumental style, with a focus on innovative sound, and his releases have spanned genres ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica.

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Jeff Beck was born on Saturday, 24 June 1944 in Wallington, Surrey, England, UK. His full name at birth was Geoffrey Arnold Beck. He was best known as a guitarist. Beck's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Tuesday, 10 January 2023 in East Sussex, England, UK at the age of 78. Jeff attended high school at Sutton Manor School (South London). For university, he studied at Wimbledon College of Art (Wimbledon, South West London). He was 5' 10" (178 cm) tall with an athletic build. He had blue eyes and dark brown hair (color). His net worth was reported to be $18,000,000 US dollars. His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

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Full name at birth
Geoffrey Arnold Beck
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Claim to fame
The Yardbirds
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Date of birth
24 June 1944
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Place of birth
Wallington, Surrey, England, UK
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Date of death
10 January 2023
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Age
78 (age at death)
Place of death
East Sussex, England, UK
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Cause of death
Bacterial Meningitis (sudden onset)
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Occupation
Musician, songwriter, actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
5' 10" (178 cm)
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  • Sleeveless (usually white) top, neckerchief and boots when performing...
  • Tortuous guitar whammy bar action...
  • Fender Stratocaster...
  • Sustained permanent facial scarring after a car accident in 1969 for which he had to be hospitalized...
  • Beck was fired during a U.S. tour for being a consistent no-show—as well as difficulties caused by his perfectionism and explosive temper...
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Medical condition
Fractured Skull
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Residence
206 Demesne Road, Wallington, England
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Net worth
$18,000,000 USD
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High school
  • Sutton Manor School (South London)
  • Sutton East County Secondary Modern School (South London)
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University
Wimbledon College of Art (Wimbledon, South West London)
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