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Ritchie Blackmore Honors Jeff Beck's Legacy in Podcast

11/1/2025

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Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist for Deep Purple and Rainbow, paid tribute to Jeff Beck in a podcast.
He expressed shock and sadness, recalling Beck's humble nature and distinctive guitar style.
Jeff Beck died on January 10, 2023, from bacterial meningitis.
Beck earned eight Grammy Awards and multiple Hall of Fame inductions during a 50-plus-year career.

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Ritchie Blackmore, guitarist for Deep Purple and Rainbow, paid tribute to Jeff Beck in a podcast.
He expressed shock and sadness, recalling Beck's humble nature and distinctive guitar style.
Jeff Beck died on January 10, 2023, from bacterial meningitis.
Beck earned eight Grammy Awards and multiple Hall of Fame inductions during a 50-plus-year career.