Nash the Slash, the Toronto-born experimental rocker whose signature on-stage wardrobe included surgical bandages, has died. He was 66.

His long-time collaborator and friend, Robert Vanderhorst, posted the sad news on Monday on his Facebook page.

"My dear friend and artistic partner, NASH THE SLASH (Jeff Plewman) died this past weekend. March 1948 – May 2014," the post read. Vanderhorst did not say how Plewman died.

Hours after the announcement, fans of the celebrated musician paid tribute to him on social media -- many of them noting his extensive influence on the new wave and avant-garde music scene.

Creativity...should be inspirational, ... absorbed...+ then woven into the fabric of some other person’s creative vision. #NashTheSlash #RIP — Leslie Hetherington (@LHetherington) May 12, 2014

#NashTheSlash was once banned from playing because he used a drum machine instead of a drummer. A true Pioneer R.I.P. http://t.co/miHq3kILK2 — Silent Shout (@silentshoutca) May 12, 2014

back when i was a teenager i caught #nashtheslash accompanying silent films at the #bloorcinema. never seen anything like it! #RIP — JJ Hunt (@heyheydoublej) May 12, 2014

Plewman played a number of instruments but was known primarily for playing the electric violin. Throughout his career, he worked as a solo artist, but enjoyed his greatest commercial success with the experimental rock group FM.

Plewman announced his retirement in 2012 on his website.

"It's time to roll up the bandages," he said. "I'm proud of my remarkable 40-year career in the music biz with not hit (commercial) records."