Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Musician, who also played in supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, had been battling cancer.

Guitarist was reportedly planning to purchase Spanish-style home at the time of his death in 1970.

Paul Stanley, Tommy Lee and Sebastian Bach were among musicians who condemned the chaos on social media.

Actress was best known for role on popular '60s sitcom.

Their debut LP 'Climbing!' featured the signature, cowbell-heavy single "Mississippi Queen."

From veterans to newcomers, the year's best tracks reflect the times.

Guitarist suffered from multiple final issues while battling long-term cancer.

"Red Rocker Refuses to Fly 55 in Afterlife," reads Van Halen singer's newspaper-styled drawing.

"There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music; he is an inspiration," Clapton says.

They took advantage of one of their frontman's biggest pet peeves.