Acclaimed guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78
Jeff Beck, one the most acclaimed guitarists in rock and roll history, died Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to his family. He was 78 years old.
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Acclaimed rock and roll guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78
Jeff Beck, know as a "guitarist's guitarist," had contracted bacterial meningitis. Beck first came to prominence playing in The Yardbirds, where he replaced Eric Clapton.
Joni Mitchell wins Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Library of Congress
Pathbreaking folk singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell has been awarded one of the nation's highest honors in songwriting.
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Classic rock guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck dies at 78
Guitarist Jeff Beck was among a wave of influential English guitar players in love with American blues. He died on Tuesday, January 10 after contracting bacterial meningitis.
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Watch Leikeli47 live at NPR Music's 15th anniversary concert
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