My condolences on EVH's passing, Dave. It's hard when such a powerful musical influence passes. I dread the day that Billy Joel goes, and of course, JD already tragically has. It's hard to explain to people who don't get it just how powerfully an artist can influence and direct and inspire the course of our lives. I know mine wouldn't be the same without my musical idols.

So I'm so sorry for your grief and loss. I think EVH would approve of summing it up by saying, death sucks.