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Rock legend Jeff Beck's guitar sells for more than £1m • Jan. 23, 2025, 9:05 PM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As Geoffrey Arnold Beck
Born June 24, 1944 • England
Died January 10, 2023 (aged 78) • England
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2011) • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2009) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2009) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2001) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1992) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1985)

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