Say what you will about Swedish dance music producer and DJ Avicii, but the man has had more of an impact on our scene than almost anyone. From “Levels” to “Wake Me Up,” two blockbuster radio hits which thrust EDM into the spotlight, and every semi-forgotten remix in between, his music has touched hundreds of millions. I can personally attest to his music significantly impacting my life, with his early pre-Avicii mixtapes (when he was known simply as Tim Berg) serving as my first true introduction to the world of electronic dance music.
And, I’m not the only one, as evident by the barrage of tweets and shared memories from DJs/producers and fans from all across the world. Here are just a few below, from Oliver Heldens to The Chainsmokers to Steve Angello and Steve Aoki, and of course, an expected sarcastic jab (or two) from our favorite troll himself, deadmau5, who refused to tag Avicii’s actual twitter account in his responses.
Check out the responses to Avicii’s retirement below.
.@avichie Best of luck on the retirement with the music career stuff. I've tried twice. It's not like quitting a fuckin dayjob.
— Goat lord (@deadmau5) March 29, 2016
.@Aviciii pic.twitter.com/VQDVo3DoX5
— Goat lord (@deadmau5) March 29, 2016
Sad to hear about @Avicii, been a fan since his early stuff in 2009. Hope he keeps on making a lot of new music! https://t.co/8cV968FSWo
— 🌴🦎Oliver Heldens 🐨🕺🏻 (@OliverHeldens) March 29, 2016
Respect for @Avicii, you will be missed. We'll never forget blasting your 2010 Essential Mix in the car #nostalgia
— nicopop. (@iamnicopop) March 29, 2016
Wishing @Avicii the best in his new endeavors and looking forward to his new albumhttps://t.co/7ubLApMmdy pic.twitter.com/nf8ukvAy5j
— Morgan Page (@morganpage) March 29, 2016
good choice @Avicii , all the best for you brother!
— Thomas Gold (@thomasgold) March 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheChainsmokers/status/714839855038128128
Brave choice wishing all the best to my brother @Avicii we are always here for you! https://t.co/c6O9yVXkI4
— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) March 29, 2016
Thanks for touching millions w/ music & thousands at #EZoo. Good luck in the future @Avicii! https://t.co/1VBpZOXJFb pic.twitter.com/uYBRxMeGDg
— Electric Zoo Festival (@ElectricZooNY) March 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/garethemery/status/714774453146796033
https://twitter.com/SteveAngello/status/714767309403979776
@Avicii we're going to miss you on the road!https://t.co/4lYXINzmhz pic.twitter.com/but1nW7Rfl
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) March 29, 2016
.@Avicii thank you for the amazing music over the years. Cheers to the future! pic.twitter.com/UaTi5oSk85
— Coca-Cola Music (@CokeMusic) March 29, 2016
