One of the bands that had influenced me growing up. I had seen them in concert a few times, most recently with David Lee Roth a few years back. He was truly and innovator and a talented musician. Yes he had his demons, and there are some pretty graphic stories on how hard of times he had fallen on. But, he seemed to overcome them. I recently lost a very good friend to throat cancer. Also a huge smoker. Prayers to his family. And his music and legend will live on. Sad day for the music world for sure.