The English musician also formed the post-punk band Public Image Ltd with Sex Pistols singer John Lydon.

Keith Levene, the pioneering guitarist for punk-rock bands the Clash and Public Image Ltd, died on Friday.

Levene had liver cancer,TheGuardianreports.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Graham Harries/Shutterstock (1697758l) Ex Clash Guitarist Keith Levene Laugharne Weekend Festival, Laugharne, Wales, Britain - Apr 2012

Keith Levene, a founding member of the Clash and Public Image Ltd, has died.Graham Harries/Shutterstock

“He was an iconic guitarist and composer, my best friend, my love, my everything.

I love you to the moon.”

The world is a darker place without his genius.

Keith Levene seen here with Ex Sex Pistols lead singer Johnny Rotten. The pair have teamed up with Jeanette Lee to form Public Image Limited (aka PIL). (Photo by Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)

Keith Levene.Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty

Mine will be darker without my mate."

This Is What You Get.

His most recent work,Commercial Zone 2014, was released in 2014.

My respect for his unique talent never will."