Legendary guitarist Bob Kulick, who is best known for his work with KISS, Lou Reed and Diana Ross - has died at age 70.
His younger brother Bruce took to Twitter on Friday morning to make the announcement of his passing.
Bruce wrote: 'I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick. His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated.
Sad: Legendary guitarist Bob Kulick (pictured in October 2015), who is best known for tour Lệ Giang his work with KISS, Lou Reed and Diana Ross - has died at age 70
'I am heartbroken': His younger brother Bruce took to Twitter on Friday morning to make the announcement of his passing
'I know he is at peace now, with my parents, playing his guitar as loud as possible. Please respect the Kulick Family's privacy during this very sad time.'
No official cause of death was given.
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Iconic: Bob had auditioned for the role of lead guitarist of KISS in 1972 but ultimately lost out to Ace Frehley, as he is seen performing with Gene Simmons in October 2012
Paying homage: The official KISS account retweeted Bruce's original post with the statement: 'We are heartbroken. Our deepest condolences to the Kulick family in this difficult time'
Bob had auditioned for the role of lead guitarist of KISS in 1972 but ultimately lost out to Ace Frehley.
However, his younger brother Bruce ended up occupying the same slot Bob auditioned for from 1984 to 1996. Bruce is currently in KISS coverband Kuarantine with AEW pro-wrestler and lead singer Chris Jericho.
Bob did spend time with the band and even contributed to in-studio guitar work on four KISS albums but was uncredited.
'The winner takes all': He also composed, produced, performed, and co-wrote SpongeBob SquarePants song Sweet Victory which appeared on 2001 episode Band Geeks which became one of the most iconic anthems for fans of the highly-popular show
He also worked on lead singer Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album and even joined him on tour Lệ Giang throughout the 1980s.
The official KISS account retweeted Bruce's original post with the statement: 'We are heartbroken. Our deepest condolences to the Kulick family in this difficult time.'
More recently, Kulick composed, produced, performed, and co-wrote SpongeBob SquarePants song Sweet Victory which appeared on 2001 episode Band Geeks which became one of the most iconic anthems for fans of the highly-popular show.
He had a long career performing with some of the biggest acts in music as one of his earliest jobs was playing in studio for 1976 Lou Reed hit Coney Island Baby.
Trailblazer: He (seen in Las Vegas back in August 2013) had a long career performing with some of the biggest acts in music as one of his earliest jobs was playing in studio for 1976 Lou Reed hit Coney Island Baby
Icon: Lou Reed seen performing in Paris back in 1996
Kulick also appeared on Meat Loaf's 1984 album Bad Attitude and toured with the Dallas, Texas native for years.
He also produced Motorhead's 2004 version of Metallica's Whiplash which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Kulick also did session work for Diana Ross, Michael Bolton, and W.A.S.P.
Shining star: He also produced Motorhead's 2004 version of Metallica's Whiplash which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, as he is seen performing in LA back in October 2012
'Sorry to hear': AEW pro-wrestler and lead singer for KISS cover band Kuarantine paid tribute to Kulick
The tributes rolled in for the musician including one from the aforementioned former WWE Undisputed Champion Jericho who wrote: 'Sorry to hear about the passing of the legendary @bobkulickmusic.
'I've known #BobKulick for 15 years and had the pleasure of working with him three times on a few of his famous "All Star Tribute" albums. Bob was a KILLER guitar player and brought a lot of people together & gave them a lot of joy with his music....I will spend the rest of the day listening to his work! @paulstanleylive @kissonline #Meatloaf @officialmotorhead @dianaross @michaelboltonpics @loureedofficial'
Rock radio and television personality Eddie Trunk wrote: 'RIP Bob Kulick. Condolences to @brucekulick and their entire family. Bob played an important part in the history of @kiss and many others. Sad news. @BobKulickMusic.'
'Sad news': Rock radio and television personality Eddie Trunk also paid tribute
Paying tribute: Several musicians, fans, and friends alike took to Twitter to react to the sad news
His younger brother Bruce took to Twitter on Friday morning to make the announcement of his passing.
Bruce wrote: 'I am heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of my brother Bob Kulick. His love of music, and his talent as a musician and producer should always be celebrated.
Sad: Legendary guitarist Bob Kulick (pictured in October 2015), who is best known for tour Lệ Giang his work with KISS, Lou Reed and Diana Ross - has died at age 70
'I am heartbroken': His younger brother Bruce took to Twitter on Friday morning to make the announcement of his passing
'I know he is at peace now, with my parents, playing his guitar as loud as possible. Please respect the Kulick Family's privacy during this very sad time.'
No official cause of death was given.
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Iconic: Bob had auditioned for the role of lead guitarist of KISS in 1972 but ultimately lost out to Ace Frehley, as he is seen performing with Gene Simmons in October 2012
Paying homage: The official KISS account retweeted Bruce's original post with the statement: 'We are heartbroken. Our deepest condolences to the Kulick family in this difficult time'
Bob had auditioned for the role of lead guitarist of KISS in 1972 but ultimately lost out to Ace Frehley.
However, his younger brother Bruce ended up occupying the same slot Bob auditioned for from 1984 to 1996. Bruce is currently in KISS coverband Kuarantine with AEW pro-wrestler and lead singer Chris Jericho.
Bob did spend time with the band and even contributed to in-studio guitar work on four KISS albums but was uncredited.
'The winner takes all': He also composed, produced, performed, and co-wrote SpongeBob SquarePants song Sweet Victory which appeared on 2001 episode Band Geeks which became one of the most iconic anthems for fans of the highly-popular show
He also worked on lead singer Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album and even joined him on tour Lệ Giang throughout the 1980s.
The official KISS account retweeted Bruce's original post with the statement: 'We are heartbroken. Our deepest condolences to the Kulick family in this difficult time.'
More recently, Kulick composed, produced, performed, and co-wrote SpongeBob SquarePants song Sweet Victory which appeared on 2001 episode Band Geeks which became one of the most iconic anthems for fans of the highly-popular show.
He had a long career performing with some of the biggest acts in music as one of his earliest jobs was playing in studio for 1976 Lou Reed hit Coney Island Baby.
Trailblazer: He (seen in Las Vegas back in August 2013) had a long career performing with some of the biggest acts in music as one of his earliest jobs was playing in studio for 1976 Lou Reed hit Coney Island Baby
Icon: Lou Reed seen performing in Paris back in 1996
Kulick also appeared on Meat Loaf's 1984 album Bad Attitude and toured with the Dallas, Texas native for years.
He also produced Motorhead's 2004 version of Metallica's Whiplash which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.
Kulick also did session work for Diana Ross, Michael Bolton, and W.A.S.P.
Shining star: He also produced Motorhead's 2004 version of Metallica's Whiplash which earned them a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, as he is seen performing in LA back in October 2012
'Sorry to hear': AEW pro-wrestler and lead singer for KISS cover band Kuarantine paid tribute to Kulick
The tributes rolled in for the musician including one from the aforementioned former WWE Undisputed Champion Jericho who wrote: 'Sorry to hear about the passing of the legendary @bobkulickmusic.
'I've known #BobKulick for 15 years and had the pleasure of working with him three times on a few of his famous "All Star Tribute" albums. Bob was a KILLER guitar player and brought a lot of people together & gave them a lot of joy with his music....I will spend the rest of the day listening to his work! @paulstanleylive @kissonline #Meatloaf @officialmotorhead @dianaross @michaelboltonpics @loureedofficial'
Rock radio and television personality Eddie Trunk wrote: 'RIP Bob Kulick. Condolences to @brucekulick and their entire family. Bob played an important part in the history of @kiss and many others. Sad news. @BobKulickMusic.'
'Sad news': Rock radio and television personality Eddie Trunk also paid tribute
Paying tribute: Several musicians, fans, and friends alike took to Twitter to react to the sad news
