Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

A look at the artists who have died this year.

A look at the greatest biopics, documentaries, concert films and movies with awesome soundtracks.

Guitarist was reportedly planning to purchase Spanish-style home at the time of his death in 1970.

"It's not a real pandemic, and that's not a real vaccine," rocker said in a Facebook live video.

Their debut LP 'Climbing!' featured the signature, cowbell-heavy single "Mississippi Queen."

From veterans to newcomers, the year's best tracks reflect the times.

It was a year of monolithic rock albums and intimate singer-songwriter releases.

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

"Red Rocker Refuses to Fly 55 in Afterlife," reads Van Halen singer's newspaper-styled drawing.

"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.