The very first record I ever bought was a "Space Oddity". 45 single. R.I.P. Sir. https://t.co/E0NblYp9kn

— Tommy Victor (Prong) (@prongmusic) January 11, 2016

Well, that settles it. If David Bowie can die, then the rest of us mere mortals most certainly are going to #Bowie

— Damon Johnson (@DamonJOfficial) January 11, 2016

... @thebrentsmith "Your face, to face, with the man who sold the world". David Bowie... https://t.co/Geiww8sKUU

— Brent Smith (@TheBrentSmith) January 11, 2016

Man I am just gutted to find this out!!! RIP David Bowie at 69. Had no idea he was battling cancer. Just gutted.... https://t.co/9fxHKWfaQ7

— Stacey Blades (@stacey_blades) January 11, 2016

R.I.P. @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/B1WbtKNOsz

— Eddie Ojeda (@EddieOjeda) January 11, 2016

The Rolling Stones:

The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016

"David was always an inspiration to me and a true original. He was wonderfully shameless in his work we had so many good times together. He was my friend. I will never forget him." — Mick Jagger

Madonna:

Im Devastated! This great Artist changed my life! First concert i ever saw in Detroit! R.IP. #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/hGfxI967Bw

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016

Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever! #rebelheart pic.twitter.com/k3k3lfL3Bv

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 11, 2016

can't believe it. we will forever be inspired by/love u, bowie pic.twitter.com/oXMq6HuhWY

— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) January 11, 2016

Laura Jane Grace:

I'd argue that punk rock owes nearly everything to Bowie..."Ziggy played for time, jiving us that we were voodoo. The kids were just CRASS!"

— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) January 11, 2016

Louis Tomlinson:

RIP David Bowie. A music Legend !

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) January 11, 2016

Ricky Gervais:

I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie.

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 11, 2016

Pharrell:

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

Woke up to the news of David Bowie leaving this world. Crushed is the right word. He was a monumental artist...immortal. 1/2

— Rush (@rushtheband) January 11, 2016

We used to play Suffragette City in our bar days. #RIPDavidBowie 2/2 pic.twitter.com/GFhF5kKvLF

— Rush (@rushtheband) January 11, 2016

The Doobie Brothers:

David Bowie was an innovator and a pioneer. We are so sad to see him go. He will be remembered! #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/zrQJaGXdf8

— The Doobie Brothers (@TheDoobieBros) January 11, 2016

Haim:

Frances Bean Cobain:

R.I.P. David Bowie. You were an icon, you changed the idea of what a man should be, your musical genius will live on pic.twitter.com/29ijZOh6Kp

— Frances Bean Cobain (@alka_seltzer666) January 11, 2016