Johnny Depp’s BFF Geoffrey Arnold Beck, also known as Jeff Beck, was a prominent English guitarist who rose to fame through his rocking performance being a part of British boy bands like Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group, and Beck, Bogert & Appice. Beck was a profound guitarist, ranking in 5th position in Rolling Stone among the list of 100 great guitarists. Beck died on January 10, 2023, at the age of 78. He was also a dear companion of the Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp.
Jeff Beck – A Trusted Friend of Johnny Depp
The entire world was shocked by the revelations made during Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. The initial accusations against Johnny Depp made people near him reconsider their stand beside him. Depp was cornered by the industry, which made him lose his role in major projects such as Pirates of the Caribbean 6 and Fantastic Beast 3. Amid all this chaos in Depp’s both personal and professional life, Beck collaborated with Depp for his album ‘18’.
It is the true friendship of the eight times Grammy winner to aid his three-time Academy Award nominee friend in his difficult times. The two toured together to promote their new album comprising a music video titled This Is a Song for Miss Hedy Lamarr, off the album. The recent tour made their years of friendship even stronger. Beck shared his feeling about working with Depp and claimed that Depp is a true rockstar.
“I haven’t had another creative partner like him for ages. He was a major force on this record. I just hope people will take him seriously as a musician because it’s a hard thing for some people to accept that Johnny Depp can sing rock and roll.”
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Johnny Depp Mourns the Passing of Jeff Beck
The Pirates of the Caribbean star is “totally devastated” by the grave loss of his true friend. Reportedly Johnny Depp was along the bedside while Beck took his final breath. Depp’s support and love for his friend Jeff Beck is not hidden from the rest of the world, and the actor even referred to him as his brother.
“It’s an extraordinary honor to play and write music with Jeff, one of the true greats and someone I am now privileged enough to call my brother,”
The sudden death of Beck happened after contracting bacterial meningitis. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend’s condition deteriorated rapidly over the past weeks and his sudden death has taken everyone, including his beloved friend Johnny Depp, in shock. Beck’s family confirmed his death and requested privacy while they grieve and overcome this tremendous loss. Reportedly, Depp is still processing the death of one of the greatest guitarists of all time – Jeff Beck.
Source: People
