Jeff Beck , Dead at 78.<br />Beck, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, has died.<br />A statement was issued <br />on his social media accounts.<br />On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.<br />After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss, Via @jeffbeckofficial/Instagram.<br />Beck gained recognition in the '60s when he joined the Yardbirds, replacing Eric Clapton.<br />He started his own band a year later, <br />The Jeff Beck Group, which <br />included Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.<br />The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.<br />The eight-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with the Yardbirds and another time as a solo artist.<br />Recently, Beck toured and released an album with Johnny Depp called '18.'.<br />Upon news of Beck's death, tributes <br />started to pour in on social media