Eddie Van Halen

Guitar virtuoso joins keyboardist David Garfield on "If 6 Was 9" in newly unearthed, remastered track.

Lung cancer and brain tumor were among issues Eddie faced.

GNR guitarist was joined by Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to honor Eddie.

"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.

Rocker will reportedly be honored by "multiple guitar gods."

Singer said his ex-bandmate had practically been waiting for him to call in the last few months of the guitarist's life.

The Who guitarist recommended Eddie Van Halen, who played solo on groundbreaking hit single.

Folk singer's response to Van Halen guitarist's passing has angered many.

Guitarist saluted late virtuoso during 'Saturday Night Live' performance of "Lazaretto."