Given the news today, we want to dedicate our album Van Weezer to Eddie as a thank you for all the incredible music that soundtracked our youth and inspired the record. RIP EVH. pic.twitter.complb9WIuo64.

Needless to say, the rock world and beyond has been devastated by the iconic musicians passing.

The Rock Roll Hall of Famer revolutionized the way the instrument was played with his lightning quick fingers, as evidenced on the instrumental classic Eruption.

Beginning with their 1978 self-titled debut, they came out swinging, quickly becoming multi-platinum superstars.

They continued to achieve massive success with Sammy Hagar as their singer, and welcomed back David Lee Roth for a triumphant tour in 2006.

Following their 2012 album A Different Kind of Truth, they went on hiatus in 2015.

David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Wolfgang Van Halen, and members of Led Zeppelin, ACDC, KISS, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, Queen, and so many more rock peers have expressed their condolences, as have celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Hammill, Patton Oswalt, and others.

Statements from past and present Van Halen members are collected here, while tributes from fellow guitar legends can be found here.

We considered him an inspiration, an idol, and after spending a summer together on the road in 88, a friend.

Sending love to Alex, wolfvanhalen everyone in the greater VH family.

He fought a long and hard battle with his cancer right to the very end.

Eddie was one of a very special kind of person, a really great friend.

Rest In Peace my dear friend till we meet again.

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His influence on music and especially the guitar has been immeasurable.

Eddie, Ill see you on the other side, my friend.

Love, Ozzy.

A guitar innovator with a fierce spirit of musical and technical exploration.

Prayers and thoughts with his family and friends.

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Van Halen were a tremendous influence on both Vinnie Dime Pantera.

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A good soul. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen.

So shocked and sad.

My condolences to Wolfie and the family.

Condolences to you, Valerie Wolfiesmom and the entire Van Halen family.

RIPEdward.

A great musician, yes also a funny and lovely guy who will be missed terribly.

We will miss you.

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Given the news today, we want to dedicate our album Van Weezer to Eddie as a thank you for all the incredible music that soundtracked our youth and inspired the record.

RIP EVH. pic.twitter.complb9WIuo64.