LEGENDARY guitarist Tim Bachman has died at the age of 71, according to a message from his son.
The co-founding guitarist and vocalist for Canadian Rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive reportedly died on Friday from complications with cancer.
"My Dad passed this afternoon," Tim's son, Paxton Bachman, wrote in a heartfelt Facebook post on Friday.
The musician's son thanked his father's followers for their kind words and support during the difficult time.
"Grateful I got to spend some time with him at the end," he added. "Grab yer loved ones and hug em close, ya never know how long you have."
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In an earlier Facebook post, Paxton revealed he had received news that his father was suffering from health complications on Wednesday.
"He had some complications and they rushed him to the emergency unit and found out he has cancer riddled all throughout his brain," he wrote.
As soon as he heard the news, he said he headed to the hospital to share some final moments together.
"He was pretty out of it most of the time, but at one point looked up at me with really, big wide eyes and said, 'I love you Paxton, keep sharing the music,'" Paxton said.
He noted that his father was given treatment to "make him more comfortable" in his final days.
Fans and loved ones poured out tributes to the rockstar on social media.
"It was a pleasure to know him and be his friend. I’ll never forget the stories he shared with us, and time we got to spend with him," wrote Brandon Clark.
Many recalled their memories with the rock legend.
"My condolences to you and your family bro. I greatly valued Tim's friendship and always enjoyed the times we spent together hanging out and swapping stories," added Warren Grosland.
Tim formed Bachman-Turner Overdrive with his brothers Randy and Robbie, as well as C.F. Turner, in Winnipeg.
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The band was known for their smash hits Takin' Care of Business, Hey You, and Roll On Down the Highway.
The group played together from 1973 until 1974, selling millions of records over the decade.
The star's death comes just months after his brother, Robbie Bachman, also died at the age of 69.
