A legendary loss in the R&B world is bringing together acts from various genres to mourn.

The Rolling Stones recently paid tribute to the late soul singer Bobby Womack, 70, who passed away Thursday after suffering from colon cancer and diabetes.

The band posted a message to their official website in response to the news. “Bobby Womack was a huge influence on us,” said the message. “He was a true pioneer of soul and R&B, whose voice and songwriting touched millions. On stage, his presence was formidable. His talents put him up there with the greats. We will remember him, first and foremost, as a friend.”

The Rolling Stones have quite a history with Womack. The band released a cover of the song “It’s All Over Now” in 1964, which was originally recorded by Womack’s group the Valentinos. The Rolling Stones’ version reached the top of the U.K. singles charts. About 10 years later, Womack collaborated with Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood on the guitarist’s second solo album, “Now Look.” In 1986, with the help of Womack on backing vocals, the Rolling Stones scored a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with their cover of, “Harlem Shuffle.”

Other artists and entertainers have come forward to share their condolences as well. Blur’s David Albarn, who coaxed Womack back into the musical spotlight after a long break by asking him to record a track for the third Gorillaz album, tweeted on Saturday that, “I will see my brother in church.”

Other artists who have tweeted about the passing of Womack include Ronnie Wood, De La Soul, Tim Burgess, Justin Timberlake, CeeLo Green, Anita Baker, and The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea.

Womack’s career spanned seven decades. He released his first single in 1954.