'Your Music Is Going To Live Forever': Tributes Flow Following Avicii's Death

Musicians and fans have flooded social media this morning with tributes to Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, following confirmation that the Swedish DJ passed away on April 20, age 28.

Peers have praised the producer for the contribution he made to modern dance music and his welcoming attitude to new acts in the scene.

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"You set the precedent for the rest of us producers/opened doors and set the trends," Diplo posted on Instagram.

"A real groundbreaker and influencer to all your peers. You should have lived to be 150...but your music is gonna live forever."

Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group has also issued a statement on Bergling's passing.

"Our entire company mourns Tim's passing and extends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones - and to his many fans spanning the globe," Grainge said.

"He has left us far too young. He and his incredible creativity will be missed."

See more reactions from the likes of Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Australia's Nina Las Vegas and more below.

No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away....
Thoughts go out to his family and friends...

— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018

Avicii was one of my first triple j interviews. I gave him the Gotye mashup of Levels that @annalunoe & @bag_raiders made and he played it that day at @stereosonic, and every set that tour. His music was so good. pic.twitter.com/V0Sp4kchqK

— Nina Las Vegas (@ninalasvegas) April 20, 2018

A day where we lost a hero of ours, an inspiration and friend. There will never ever be another like him and for that reason we cry and will never forget. We posted this video cause it is a reminder of what this brilliant amazing guy did for all of us. And now he is gone. pic.twitter.com/ObfvoSgceh

— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) April 20, 2018

RIP Avicii

Never let this game change you. Just because you make music doesn’t automatically mean you all of a sudden need to become famous or a celebrity, or a fashion designer, or a car collector, or a pimp or a slut, or the center of attention..always embrace who you are pic.twitter.com/nfHN9RNn8V

— COBRA|Soul Food (@LupeFiasco) April 20, 2018

Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you Tim x

— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) 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

 

I can’t believe the news. So hard to write this out. Such a heavy loss heavy heavy loss. I miss u dear friend. Fuck fuck

A post shared by Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:02am PDT

 

You set the precedent for the rest of us producers/ opened doors and set the trends . A real groundbreaker and influencer to all your peers . You should have lived to be 150.. but your music is gonna live forever . I'm not just saying that.. but you are the only one to always make timeless songs. You were the gold standard . You made me want try and make dance music when i first heard "seek bromance" . And then u kept making feel like shit cause you kept gettin better and i couldn't even mix a snare right .. you were the best of this generation . A real superstar I know you had your demons and maybe this wasn't the right place for you sometimes , but we need to protect true artists like you at all costs because there are not enough left and we are losing too many .. be good Tim

A post shared by diplo (@diplo) on Apr 20, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

 

The remix I did of Levels hasn’t left my set since I made it back in 2011. All though we weren’t “close friends” I feel this deep sadness through the connection we had through this song. Tim was a truly a genius and an innovator, yet sensitive and humble. This industry can be rough and from a far I saw it take a tole on him. I just wish I could have hugged him more and told him it would be okay .You’re music will forever be apart of mine and so many other lives. Maybe that’s the closest thing we have to immortality. I really hope you’re essence , wherever it may be in the universe is now at peace. And if in some miracle you can see this , I hope you know that as long as human beings are alive on this planet , you will forever remain an inspiration. Thank you Tim. RIP

A post shared by SKRILLEX (@skrillex) on Apr 20, 2018 at 12:34pm PDT