It's impossible to deny Avicii's influence on popular music over the last decade.
In many ways, the Swedish producer/DJ pioneered the EDM-pop crossover sound so common atop the charts these days.
His smash folktronica hit "Wake Me Up" created the blueprint for artists like The Chainsmokers and Major Lazer.
While Avicii often said he disliked the social scene that surrounds EDM culture, he made a massive impact both on and off the stage.
Today artists from the dance music world and beyond paid respect to the influence of Avicii’s influence and the man himself.
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
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
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
No words can describe the sadness I’m feeling right now, hearing about Avicii passing away….💔
— Zedd (@Zedd) April 20, 2018
Thoughts go out to his family and friends…
At a loss for words…Rest easy brother 😪 @Avicii
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) April 20, 2018
Tim Bergling, best known as Avicii, was 28 years old.
