Rockers Respond To Death Of Michael Jackson

Stars from the world of rock respond to the tragic news of Michael Jackson's passing.

Posted Friday, 26 June 2009 in

Rockers Respond To Death Of Michael Jackson Stars from the world of rock have been responding to the tragic news that Michael Jackson has passed away at the age of 50.

Tributes and reactions culled from Twitter can be read below:

"I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood to now on an MJ growth chart. If this is true. RIP. The last legend."
Pete Wentz, Fall Out Boy

"First album I ever bought was Thriller. With birthday money. On cassette. For my brand new Sony walkman. Truth. Rest in peace."
Mark Hoppus, Blink-182

"The Motown 25th anniversary moonwalk and the way he rises up on 'go' at the end of 'I Want You Back' will always shine.
Jonah Matranga, Far

"I'm totally speechless."
Hunter Bergan, AFI

"Is MJ really dead? Fuck what a day. First Farrah..."
30 Seconds To Mars

"Got a huge frog in my throat. RIP MJ. This is kind of unbelievable."
Cassadee Pope, Hey Monday

"Stop the gossip, stop the speculation. Take a moment for Micheal and remember his gift to us all. He was truly great. May he Rest in Peace."
Joel Madden, Good Charlotte

"I've been away from computers for the most part all week. Just heard about MJ. At 6:45 central time, I'll be listening to Thriller. Join me."
William Beckett, The Academy Is

"Dear MJ. Tell 2Pac I say whats good fam."
Demar Hamilton, Plain White T's

"MJ for forever!"
Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory

"The man was a maverick and a pioneer and the world (esp music) was a better place for his existence. RIP Michael Jackson."
Sam Duckworth, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly

"Mourning Michael Jackson. Remembering hearing Thriller for the first time."
Thursday

"You're moonwalking in heaven now, Michael. Although up there its probably called just walking backwards."
Keith Buckley, Every Time I Die

More reaction as it comes in. Michael Jackson RIP.