Martin Garrix and countless other artists and managers react to the death of Avicii

With the entire dance music world turned upside down with the news of Avicii’s passing, countless producers, artists, managers, promoters, and others have turned to their social media accounts to reflect on the tragic news. Aviciis’ music touched just about every corner of the EDM world. His brand and style would go on to influence a movement that would change the very fabric of contemporary electronic music. Many of the popular, mainstream artists of today attribute their inspiration and influence to Swedish DJ Tim Bergling. Martin Garrix, Kygo, Zedd, and many others revered Avicii when they were starting out, and now here we can find them reflecting on this very sad reality.

Avicii’s publicist Diana Baron reported earlier:

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.

There has been an overwhelming response of love, appreciation, and sympathy being expressed for his team, family, and close friends. As we await further information and try to process this unfortunate news, we can send our condolences to his colleagues, fans, and supporters and appreciate how much we have been affected by him and his legacy.

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— ARTY (@artymusic) April 20, 2018

Can’t believe this is true..my biggest inspiration and the reason why I started making electronic music. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world with your music. RIP @Avicii https://t.co/74ihAHtpl2

— Kygo (@KygoMusic) April 20, 2018

Memories last forever…RIP @Avicii pic.twitter.com/IWPNMfQR5d

— Creamfields (@Creamfields) April 20, 2018

Your music will live forever ♥ https://t.co/WEXLrASupV pic.twitter.com/DnpH2954h6

— Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano (@SJ_RM) April 20, 2018

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— Skrillex (@Skrillex) April 20, 2018

Tim, since day one you’ve been one of my biggest inspirations to make dance music. You put Sweden on the map with the most memorable melodies in the world. I wish I could have said a few last words to you before you left this place. Millions of people will remember you forever. pic.twitter.com/oj06UoAxyK

— Alesso (@Alesso) April 20, 2018

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Something really horrible happened. We lost a friend with such a beautiful heart and the world lost an incredibly talented musician. Thank you for your beautiful melodies, the time we shared in the studio, playing together as djs or just enjoying life as friends.
RIP @Avicii pic.twitter.com/IGiTYetJcq

— David Guetta (@davidguetta) April 20, 2018

Seeing Avicii drop my remix of ‘You Make Me’ for the 1st time was one of the most incredible feelings in the world. Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/G7IqMFIi4p

— throttle (@throttle) April 20, 2018

Tim, I can’t believe what I just heard, you have gone way to early, there are no words to describe how I feel, I am thankful for all the great moments we got to spent together; and thankful for all the things I got to learn from you. The world will miss you.❤️ ~ R.I.P Avicii pic.twitter.com/HR3JvWGs9k

— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) April 20, 2018

Can't really describe in words how sad I feel right now.. thank you for inspiring me and millions others. RIP @Avicii ?❤ pic.twitter.com/nthXoCiZqy

— MARTIN GARRIX (@MartinGarrix) April 20, 2018

Can’t believe this, I’m gonna miss you so bad. From your first show where we played together, to all the amazing memories we shared. Thank you for changing the world with your amazing music and for being such an inspiration. I’m gonna miss you brother, until we meet again! ❤ pic.twitter.com/FjJyLA5Ohc

— Hardwell (@HARDWELL) April 20, 2018

my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii 🙁 Banter aside, nobody can deny what he has accomplished and done for modern dance music and im very proud of him.

— Goat lord (@deadmau5) April 20, 2018