Eddie Van Halen

"Hey Ed I'm gonna miss you," reads the note included with the song. "See you on the other side..."

In 2008 interview, guitarist noted his studio archives include “boxes and boxes and boxes" of material.

The late Van Halen guitarist's hometown is honoring the icon.

See the guitars and what else is on the block.

Messages of love for the guitarist, from the simple to the grand, have popped up all over the U.S.

The comments came with a precious photo from childhood.

MTV Classic posted a 1998 segment where the guitarist shows Chris Connelly around his complex.

"Beat It" got the most attention, but he also worked with a diverse array of artists, including Brian May, Roger Waters, Thomas Dolby and LL Cool J.

Former bandmate Sammy Hagar wrote that he's "heartbroken and speechless" after guitarist's death from cancer.

Guitarist dies after "a long and arduous" battle with cancer.

The famous Frankenstrat is one of the many instruments the guitar wizard has played and designed.

From The Rolling Stones to Smash Mouth.