Johnny Depp, Clapton Remember Jeff Beck & Many More!

Jeff Beck has influenced so many musicians. After the news of his passing, so many musicians have paid homage to this incredible rock and roll guitar player. In this video, Lucas reads off numerous quotes/tweets/posts from famous rock musicians about the iconic guitarist Jeff Beck. A source tells PEOPLE the Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp "is totally devastated" after the English guitarist died at the age of 78 on Tuesday, noting that Depp, 59, "was by Jeff's bedside" along with "some other rock stars" before Beck's death. "They had a really tight friendship, they were extremely close, and he got even closer over this past summer when they were touring together," the source shares. "The sickness came on really quickly and it all deteriorated rapidly in the last couple weeks." "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 six stringed Warrior is no longer here for us to admire the spell he could weave around our mortal emotions. Jeff could channel music from the ethereal. His technique unique. His imaginations apparently limitless. Jeff I will miss you along with your millions of fans.” — Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, “Jeff Beck was on another planet. He took me and Ronnie Wood to the USA in the late 60s in his band the Jeff Beck Group and we haven’t looked back since. He was one of the few guitarists that when playing live would actually listen to me sing and respond.” — Rod Stewart. I don’t feel up to talking about the press about it. It’s hard to process the fact that he’s not here. Jeff was completely and utterly unique and the kind of musician which is impossible to define. I was absolute in awe of him. He was a hero of mine all along. I saw him play so many times, often with my jaw on the ground.” Brian May (reccomends Where Are You by Jeff Beck) “Jeff was such a nice person and an outstanding iconic, genius guitar player, there will never be another Jeff Beck. His playing was very special & distinctively brilliant!” — Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on Twitter. “Now Jeff has gone, I feel like one of my band of brothers has left this world, and I’m going to dearly miss him. I’m sending much sympathy to Sandra, his family, and all who loved him.” — Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck Group guitarist Ronnie Wood, “What a terrible loss for his family, friends and his many fans. It was such an honor to have known Jeff and an incredible honor to have had him play on my most recent album.” — Ozzy Osbourne, via Instagram. "Jeff is so fluent and lyrical that it opens a door in me that wants to do the same thing. He inspires me to play better, to reach further. "I always tuned into Jeff, all through my life. No matter what the form was, his expression is dominant." - Eric Clapton. Saddened to hear Jeff Beck has passed away. I was lucky to see him once and I stood in awe of his genius. Thank you, Jeff, for being amazing to us guitar players.” — Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, on Instagram. It’s devastating news about the loss of much loved guitar legend Jeff Beck. He pioneered the use of guitar sonics, reverb, repeat echo, distortion, feedback and so many more things. I see him as the tonemeister… One minute making the guitar sound like an unearthly voice, the next burning up the frets, but always with a great tone. His use of tremelo arm was completely off the scale, sometimes making it sound like an Indian instrument… He made the electric guitar sing and he was such a powerful influence on myself and many others. Warmest wishes to all, Steve Hackett My condolences go out to the Beck family. Jeff will be deeply missed. He gave so much to the world with his guitar playing! I always thought so and so did Keith Emerson. He would have been a great guitarist to have in ELP. We talked about Jeff many times as a band. We all miss you, Jeff. ~Carl Palmer “No one played guitar like Jeff. Please get ahold of the first two Jeff Beck Group albums and behold greatness.” — Kiss bassist Gene Simmons “I am devastated to hear the news of the death of my friend and hero Jeff Beck, whose music has thrilled and inspired me and countless others for so many years.” — Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour, on Twitter. “Absolutely one my favorite guitarist of all time! ‘The Truth’ album changed my life. As a singer and guitarist, I wanted to be Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart rolled into one— we all did. What a loss.” — Singer and guitarist Sammy Hagar, in a statement. Jeff Beck was like no one else. It wasn’t just skills and soul, he had his own vocabulary. A great musician like this leaves such a void. — Actor and Spinal Tap guitarist Michael McKean on Twitter.