SONiC artists react to Eddie Van Halen's passing

On Tuesday, October 6, Eddie Van Halen lost his battle to throat cancer. He was 65. The iconic rocker inspired generations of musicians and music lovers alike, with many taking to Twitter and Instagram to pay their respects.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea

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Tom Morello

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Muse

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Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready

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Tool’s Adam Jones

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Billy Talent

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Ed Solomon (co-writer of Bill and Ted)

Super sad to hear about the passing of Eddie Van Halen. He was a big influence on Chris & me as we were writing Bill & Ted. In fact, when director Stephen Herek was reading the script he got 3 pages in, stopped, put on 1984 & resumed. We wanted the movie to be a cinematic “Jump.” pic.twitter.com/B2oTnDMWdH

— Ed Solomon (@ed_solomon) October 6, 2020

Lenny Kravitz

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Nickelback

The world lost an icon, innovator, showman, virtuoso, master songwriter and perhaps one of the biggest inspirations ever to learn how to play guitar. Heartbroken to hear of Eddie Van Halen’s passing. Our love, condolences and best wishes to his his family, friends and fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/pGhPUXRzyb

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) October 6, 2020

Billy Idol

Rest in peace guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. We will miss you. #fuckcancer @eddievanhalen #eddievanhalen pic.twitter.com/S4vnN3tyWc

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) October 6, 2020

Metallica

We are enormously saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Eddie Van Halen. 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.

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— Metallica (@Metallica) October 6, 2020

Aerosmith

Rest In Peace @eddievanhalen You will be missed! #Legend pic.twitter.com/A2dpG41dbS

— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) October 6, 2020

Jimmy Kimmel

Two of the best hours of my life were spent chatting with Eddie Van Halen. A great musician, yes – also a funny and lovely guy who will be missed terribly. Sending love to Janie, Wolf, Alex & all those who loved him.

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) October 6, 2020

Tommy Chong

Just heard the news that Eddie Van Halen passed away today! We miss you already Eddie! You made a difference! You were a Rock God! C U Soon!

— Tommy Chong (@tommychong) October 6, 2020

Guy Fieri 

#RIP to a legend, Eddie Van Halen. So sad! pic.twitter.com/RWaMKdkFHr

— Mayor Guy Fieri (@GuyFieri) October 6, 2020