Brian May, Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones lead tributes to 'irreplaceable' Jeff Beck

express.co.uk:

Brian May led the tributes calling Beck the "pinnacle of guitar playing" while Ronnie Wood mourned the loss of one of his "band of brothers".Beck's passing was announced on his Twitter page on Wednesday night, with a short statement from his family.It read: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing."After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.

His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."Tributes have poured in for the late guitarist, including from Queen's Brian May, who penned on Instagram: "Gutted, so sad, to hear of Jeff’s passing.

He was the Guv’nor.A post shared by Brian Harold May (@brianmayforreal)"He was inimitable, irreplaceable - the absolute pinnacle of guitar playing.

And a damn fine human being."I’m sure I will have a lot to say, but right now …. Just lost for words. Bri. #jeffbeck."Rod Stewart also took to Instagram to share pictures of himself with Jeff Beck over the years along with a heartwarming message.It read: "Jeff Beck was on another planet.