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Reputations on the line in a week of 'pairs'

Newcastle Herald

Robbie Bachman, Bachman-Turner Overdrive drummer and co-founder, dies at 69

“Maybe Jeff Beck needs a drummer!,” his brother and band co-founder Randy wrote on Twitter, announcing the news of Robbie’s passing in the wake of Beck’s death earlier this week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jeff Beck: the unorthodox techniques that made him such a unique guitarist

The praise Jeff Beck, who has died aged 78, received from indebted musicians during his lifetime already read like unbridled eulogies. Eric Clapton had called him “the most unique guitarist”, Steve Lukather (Toto) “God’s guitarist”, and Joe Satriani “just a genius”.

The Conversation

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The famous people who have sadly passed away in 2023

We look back at their lives, careers of people like Lisa Marie Presley and Jeff Beck and the lasting memories they left behind

Wales Online

ITV Emmerdale viewers alarmed as they 'work out' 'creepy' Caleb Dingle twist

Viewers are convinced they have worked out the mysterious newcomer's true motives

Liverpool Echo

Jeff Beck dies of bacterial meningitis – what you need to know about the disease

Influential English guitarist Jeff Beck, who rose to fame playing with the Yardbirds and later fronted the Jeff Beck Group, died on January 10 aged 78 after contracting bacterial meningitis.

The Conversation

The Standard View: Time for ministers to support Ella’s Law

Ella’s Law, otherwise known as the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, has already passed the Lords and now it is in the queue of private members’ bills waiting to come before the Commons.

Evening Standard

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‘World’s rarest chimpanzee’ born at Chester Zoo in conservation boost

80 per cent of western chimpanzees are said to have been wiped out across Africa in the last 25 years, leaving them ‘on the brink of extinction’

Evening Standard

Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant pays tribute to Jeff Beck’s ‘enormous’ musical gift

Titans within the world of rock music have paid tribute to the guitarist following the news of his death aged 78.

The Independent UK

Johnny Depp ‘devastated’ after visiting Jeff Beck’s bedside days before his death

The actor toured and released an album with close friend Beck this past summer

Evening Standard

First Thing: Biden faces fresh scrutiny over handling of government secrets

Another set of materials discovered at a separate location, as White House addresses first discovery at Biden’s institute. Plus, why are DVD menus trending on social media?

The Guardian - UK

Who is Jeff Beck? Yardbirds guitarist dies aged 78

In 2022, Beck made headlines when he announced a collaborative album with Johnny Depp shortly after the Hollywood actor’s defamation battle with ex-wife Amber Heard drew to a close.

Evening Standard

Meningitis symptoms, signs and treatment following death of guitarist Jeff Beck

The rock legend passed this week after contracting the bacterial infection.

Daily Record

How did Jeff Beck die? 'Devastated' Johnny Depp 'at bedside in final moments'

Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 following a short battle with bacterial meningitis. He was surrounded by loved ones in the lead up to his death and passed away 'peacefully'

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The Independent UK

Kiss’s Gene Simmons: You can’t leave this planet without experiencing Jeff Beck

Simmons is among the rock greats to remember Beck after the guitarist’s death aged 78.

Al Jazeera

Jeff Beck, iconic British rock guitarist, dies aged 78

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rock Guitar Master Jeff Beck Dead at 78

Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old. A guitar virtuoso and innovator who was also one of the world's great rhythm…

Liverpool Echo

Meningitis signs and symptoms as Jeff Beck dies suddenly due to illness

Meningitis can cause sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves

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Irish Mirror

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck passes away after 'suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis'

Jeff Beck's representatives have confirmed the inspirational guitarist passed away at the age on 78 on Tuesday, with rockstars Mick Jagger and Ozzy Osbourne among remembering the musician

Daily Record

Rod Stewart hails Jeff Beck as 'the greatest' after guitar legend's death at 78

Beck's family confirmed the 78-year-old died 'peacefully' on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis with Sir Rod describing him as on 'another planet'.

Daily Mirror

Johnny Depp 'totally devastated' by Jeff Beck's death after 'visiting pal's bedside'

Johnny Depp is said to have been one of a number of rockstars to have visited guitarist Jeff Beck shortly before he died from bacterial meningitis

Evening Standard

Jeff Beck dead: Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Brian May and Jimmy Page lead tributes to guitar legend

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Ballarat mass for Pell urges forgiveness; Perrottet’s Nazi outfit; and Jennifer Coolidge’s career renaissance

Daniel Andrews says he ‘couldn’t think of anything that would be more distressing for victim-survivors’ than a Pell state funeral

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.

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