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Jeff Beck, iconic British rock guitarist, dies aged 78

Beck, a guitar virtuoso and innovator, died after contracting bacterial meningitis, his family said.

Al Jazeera

Jeff Beck, guitarist with a chapter in rock history, dies at 78

Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired and influential guitarists in rock history, died Tuesday in a hospital near his home at Riverhall, a rural estate in southern England. He was 78.

Bangkok Post

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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Heart full of soul: the maverick genius of Jeff Beck, the ‘guitarist’s guitarist’

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

The Guardian - UK

Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78

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

The Independent UK

Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck dies aged 78

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

The Guardian - UK

Stadium starstruck by Kidman and Urban glamour couple

THE hallowed turf of McDonald Jones Stadium isn't foreign ground when it comes to star power. It's played host to football icon David Beckham, turned green and gold for the Socceroos and Matildas and been the playground of rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns. But Newcastle isn't LA, or even Sydney,…

Newcastle Herald

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We Danced on Our Desks by Philip Norman review – an unbeatable portrait of a writer finding his voice

The Beatles biographer evokes the energy and glamour of the 1960s in this droll and vivid account of his years on the Sunday Times Magazine

The Guardian - UK

David English obituary

Actor, writer, bon vivant and charity fundraiser who made a huge contribution to English cricket

The Guardian - UK

Garage contents that spawned rock’s greatest guitars are auctioned

The garage in Chatham, Kent, was the workshop of Britain’s premier guitar-maker, the late Tony Zemaitis

The Independent UK

Pattie Boyd on the last time she saw ex-husband George Harrison before his 2001 death

Pattie Boyd is opening up about the poignant final moment with ex-husband George Harrison, which took place shortly before his 2001 death.

Tribune News Service

Ed Sheeran reveals why Queen Elizabeth II was smiling in their photo together

The singer first met the late monarch when he performed at her Diamond Jubilee in 2012

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran reveals why Queen Elizabeth II was smiling in their photo together

The singer first met the late monarch when he performed at her Diamond Jubilee in 2012

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne review, Patient Number 9: It would be foolhardy to consider this a swansong

Even as Osbourne clambers from the grave in its second half and sets about wreaking undead revenge on his enemies, an anguished fatalism soaks the record

The Independent UK

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Ozzy Osbourne: Patient Number 9 review – immortal king of heavy metal cheats death again

The irrepressible rocker offsets his usual forays into the occult with moving contemplations of illness on a star-studded return

The Guardian - US

He played with Dylan, Clapton and Lennon: the unsung genius of guitarist Jesse Ed Davis

He was the go-to session guitarist for some of the biggest music stars of all time yet his incredible highs and tragic lows have often been overlooked

The Orange County Register

Ozzy Osbourne will play the Rams’ season opener at SoFi Stadium

ANAHEIM, Calif. — To help the Los Angeles Rams kick off the 2022 NFL season, rocker Ozzy Osbourne will perform at halftime during the team’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The appearance also comes a day ahead of the release of his…

The Guardian - UK

Tea with Ozzy Osbourne: ‘I’ve sung that song for 55 years. I’m not going to forget the words’

When he stole the show at the Commonwealth Games, fans were delighted to see the Prince of Darkness back. Here, Ozzy Osbourne pours out his soul about overcoming illness, coming home – and why he owes it all to Sharon

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‘If there are death threats, don’t tell me’ – how Rock Against Racism fought fascism

In the 1970s, the National Front were on the march. So Britain’s music fans and artists united. As a new show celebrates RAR’s achievements, we examine its impact, its legacy – and its thrilling, shambolic climactic concert

Manchester Evening News

Rare throwback photos of rock café that's welcomed One Direction, Oasis and the Beckhams

Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester's Printworks first opened its doors more than two decades ago

Daily Mirror

Soul legend PP Arnold reveals she had threesome with Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull'

PP Arnold has claimed she enjoyed three-in-a bed with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Marianne Faithfull

Daily Mirror

How George Harrison and Eric Clapton made the Hard Rock Cafe a museum of rock'n'roll

The Hard Rock Cafe in London is home to rock'n'roll treasures, and has hosted some truly remarkable objects over the years, from Sid Vicious' jeans, to Jimi Hendrix's guitar

The Independent UK

Taylor Hawkins to posthumously feature on new Ozzy Osbourne album ‘Patient Number 9’

Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton will also guest on the record

The Independent UK

George Harrison's widow talks of life, death through poetry

The widow of former Beatle George Harrison has opened up about life with her husband and grieving his death, and Olivia Harrison does it through poetry

WEKU

Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID-19

The 77-year-old guitar legend has been a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions. He has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.

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