"Here is my musical tribute to the iconic David Bowie, who thanks to my friend Tony Visconti I had the great experience to work with back in 2002 on the Heathen album," says Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess. "Here is his classic song, 'Space Oddity', played in my home just this morning (January 11th) after hearing the very sad news."

David Bowie died on Sunday (January 10th) at the age of 69 following an 18-month battle with cancer.

Rock and metal stars are lining up to pay tribute to the music legend…

Ozzy Osbourne: “I just can't believe it. I am in total shock about David Bowie's passing. It's crazy. Never in a million years did I think that we would lose such an amazing guy so young. "I guess I thought he would live forever. I'm at a loss for words right now. Wow.”

Gene Simmons: “Sad to say, Davie Bowie has passed. Condolences to the Bowie family. Bowie’s “Changes” and the entire Ziggy story songs were a major musical influence for me. He will be sorely missed.”

Slash: “There aren't words enough to express the feeling of loss in this moment. RIP David. You will be missed beyond measure.”

Billy Idol: “Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP. He inspired us to go beyond the norm & reach out & dispel the void of life in 70's England wth r own art forms.”

Mike Portnoy: “Just came off stage to the news... Ziggy is my #5 album of ALL TIME and Life On Mars & Space Oddity two of my fav songs EVER.”

Sebastian Bach: “Take your protein pills May Gods Love Be With You #thankyou #inspiration @DavidBowieReal We could be #heroes just for one day.”

Nikki Sixx: “R.I.P. Thin White Duke…You inspired me to be more than a musician.You inspired me to be an artist my whole life.”

Myles Kennedy: “RIP David Bowie. Thanks for defining what it means to be a true artist and visionary.”

William DuVall: “I simply cannot believe we now live in a world without Bowie.”

Robert DeLeo: “This man was responsible for opening up my musical world...Wow, one of a kind...

Lazy Hale: “RIP ZIGGY... Bowie... LEGEND. ThankU for leaving a legacy. You and Lemmy this year. We know U are sitting in a tin can far above the world!”

Tarja Turunen: “David Bowie R.I.P. Few artists can only dream to reach his level. Always ahead of his time. “

Corey Taylor: “Bowie. Fuck... Never be another like you.”

Andy Biersack: “Goodbye to the man of many faces. Your art will always be beautiful and inspiring.”

Queen’s Roger Taylor: “The cleverest and most interestingly brilliant man of our time. What a vacuum he leaves, and how he will be missed.”

Queen’s Brian May: “David Bowie gone. He was a fearsome talent, and the loss to music and culture from his passing is inestimable. In and out of our lives, always challenging and innovative, and… shocking. Sincere condolences to his family. But what a life. All hail, David Bowie, Star Man, Hero. RIP.”