Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Producer, who popularized the "Wall of Sound" technique, died of natural causes.

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.

The band expected 30 people to show up. More than 17,000 flooded the area.

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

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

They garner instant name recognition, of course, but also unreasonable expectations.

"As [Eddie Van Halen] continued to struggle with various health issues, I was imagining what my life would be like without him," musician says.