BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The Goo Goo Dolls will be in Buffalo Friday night, to honor and remember legendary singer and performer Lance Diamond. A musical tribute to Diamond will take place at Kleinhans between 6 and 8 p.m.

Diamond died Sunday after a heart issue forced him to cancel a New Year’s Eve performance at Milkie’s lounge on Elmwood Avenue, where he pleased audiences for decades.

Diamond lived to entertain. He had no wife or children, but he reached out to his Buffalo audiences in his own unique way and made them his family.

Diamond often performed with the Goo Goo Dolls, beginning in the 1980’s. He had once lived in the same house on Norwood Avenue as Robby Takac, who would hear Lance singing in a hallway. Takac became one of his greatest fans.

John Rzeznik and Rob Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls posted the following message on their Facebook page, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of dear friend Lance Diamond. He was a mentor as well as a friend.”

Friday night’s event is open to the public.