Members of the hard rock/metal community have paid tributes to BEE GEES legend ROBIN GIBB, the British-born singer and songwriter who died yesterday (May 20th) at 62.

According to CBC News, Gibb had been battling colon and liver cancer since last year and fell into a coma for a week in mid-April. He missed the London premiere last month of his first classical work, The Titanic Requiem, which he wrote with his son, Robin-John Gibb. At that time, he was reported to be suffering from pneumonia.

Gibb spent part of his career as a solo artist, but is best known as a singer and songwriter for the Bee Gees, the band he formed with his brothers Maurice and Barry.

Despite financial success, Robin Gibb and his brothers endured repeated tragedies. Maurice died suddenly of intestinal and cardiac problems in 2003. Their younger brother Andy Gibb, who also enjoyed considerable chart success as a solo artist, had died in 1988 just after turning 30. He suffered from an inflamed heart muscle attributed to a severe viral infection.

Robin Gibb himself took care of his health and, at the time of his death, was a vegan who did not drink alcohol.

Mike Portnoy (ADRENALIN MOB, ex-DREAM THEATER): "Sad to hear about Robin Gibb...was a fan of '60's Bee Gees (check out Lemons Never Forget on Cover 2 Cover)...he's now with Maurice and Andy again."

GLENN HUGHES: "So sad to hear that a lovley man, Robin Gibb has left us: so very sad…."

Kip Winger (WINGER): "Reb Beach played on a Bee Gees record. He always tells the story of how, to show him a tune, they would circle him in the studio and sing 3 part harmony at point blank range, perfectly.. a gift from the heavens! Always one of my favorite acts..hit after hit."

THE DOORS: "We send our condolences to the family and fans of Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who passed away today. Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as “talented beyond even his own understanding,” and with his brothers Maurice and Barry, Robin was part of one of the most successful songwriting teams in British popular music. Their hits as the Bee Gees included 'Stayin’ Alive', 'Massachusetts', 'I’ve Gotta Get A Message To You', and 'How Deep Is Your Love'. He also wrote songs for Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand and more. Robin, you will be missed. From The Doors and everyone at JAM, Inc."