Gene Simmons, Flea Lead Eddie Van Halen Tributes

The rock guitarist has died...

KISS legend Gene Simmons leads the tributes to Eddie Van Halen.

The rock guitar maestro passed away yesterday – October 6th – from throat cancer, leaving behind him a stunning arsenal of tunes.

A continual innovator and stylist, his work ranged from MTV hits to seminal rock cuts via a starring role on Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'.

Gene Simmons led the tributes, with the KISS legend speaking to BBC Breakfast News:

Flea also paid his respects:

One moving tribute came from Eddie Van Halen's son:

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