Warren Zevon

He was suffering from inoperable mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer typically associated with asbestos.

David Letterman has a long history with the late Warren Zevon, who belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Warren Zevon's remarkable live album, 'Stand in the Fire,' was released on Dec. 26, 1980.

It ended up being the kind of record hardcore fans might seek out and a few stray listeners might take a flyer on.

AC/DC's 'Night Prowler' faces off against Warren Zevon's 'Werewolves of London' in the first round of our Rock's Scariest Song Battle.

The singer-songwriter passed away on Sept. 7, 2003 after a year-long bout with mesothelioma.

On Aug. 26, 2003, Warren Zevon's final album, 'The Wind,' was released.

Here's an in-depth look into the often amusing, ultimately emotional history of Warren Zevon on David Letterman's late-night TV shows.

Warren Zevon had only one Top 10 album in his career, 1978's 'Excitable Boy.'

Warren Zevon got a fresh start on a new label on Jan. 25, 2000 with 'Life'll Kill Ya.'