Ezra Koening, Beck, Nick Cave, Lykke Li, Questlove, and Others React to Passing of Leonard Cohen
Legendary Singer/Songwriter Has Passed Away at Age 82
Nov 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen
Photography by Wendy Lynch Redfern (for Under the Radar)
Yesterday legendary singer/songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen passed away. He was 82. The news was broken on Cohen’s official Facebook page, which stated: “We have lost one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries.” Only a few weeks back, on October 21st, Cohen released his latest album, his 14th, You Want It Darker, which was produced by his son Adam Cohen. In the hours since his passing many musicians and actors have posted tributes to him on social media. Below is a collection of reactions from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koening, Beck, Nick Cave, Lykke Li, Questlove, Rosario Dawson, Justin Timberlake, John Cale, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Cat Power, Patton Oswalt, Marc Maron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and others.
No other artist’s music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen’s. Yet his work resonated across generations. Canada and the world will miss him.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
Spent a good deal of my early teens, just me & #LeonardCohen alone together in my suburban bedroom. It was a gentle & fulfilling love affair
— Simon Le Bon (@SimonJCLeBON) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen was unique - a giant of a man and a brilliant songwriter. Irreplaceable. Loved him and his wonderful music. #LeonardCohen #RIP pic.twitter.com/MZchwonM6g
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) November 11, 2016
You are a legend and always will be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart #LeonardCohen #RIP And enough in 2016! pic.twitter.com/Iboc5yEx7j
— Carla Gugino (@carlagugino) November 11, 2016
Notes and resolutions and #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/EVIYPQfXC7
— Jamie Cullum (@jamiecullum) November 11, 2016
RIP #LeonardCohen #Hallelujah Bless #JeffBuckley: https://t.co/HTvGCrTfKW So many greats left us their art… thank you! #Prince #DavidBowie
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) November 11, 2016
I’ve experienced the loss of many legends but never have I seen so many of their works quoted in their passing. #LeonardCohen
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) November 11, 2016
Of course 2016 would take #LeonardCohen. Of course. 2016, please go away. You have made your awful point. RIP to yet another great.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 11, 2016
This world does not deserve you. Proud to have met you. RIP #leonardcohen pic.twitter.com/xXEWcu5mes
— COLD CAVE (@ColdCave23) November 11, 2016
Dog…*sigh* all due respect to the gawd. #LeonardCohen https://t.co/srZKlHvBk2
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen standing before the Lord of Song making good on his promise no doubt. Every songwriter I know in awe of him. His songs endure.
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) November 11, 2016
Next year can only be better. Seeing Leonard Cohen walking on St Laurent street when I was 21 was enough to make me feel like I had a home
— win butler (@DJWindows98) November 11, 2016
very upsetting news 2 learn of Leonard’s passing. the world has 1 less gentle soul tnight. we thank u 4 the multitude of gifts u left us. jc
— John Cale (@therealjohncale) November 11, 2016
No other artist’s music felt or sounded like Leonard Cohen’s. Yet his work resonated across generations. Canada and the world will miss him.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
La musique de Leonard Cohen était comme nulle autre, mais a pourtant transcendé les générations. Le Canada et le monde pleurent son départ.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
There’s a blaze of light
In every word
It doesn’t matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah#RIPLeonard— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. One of the greatest, deepest and wisest to ever bless us with his songs. pic.twitter.com/zroVhSQjVk
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 11, 2016
“First we take Manhattan.”-Leonard Cohen #Cry #Fight #Hallelujah #Onward pic.twitter.com/VvUxmI8hs9
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen, what a guy
- first album at 33
- dropped “Hallelujah” at 50
- first arena shows in his 70s
He did it til the end. RIP— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016
buzzcut Leonard - one of his more underrated looks. pic.twitter.com/6l0yjCPhpc
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016
at age 53, this man started using synths/drum machines & wrote some of his best songs & ate a banana on the cover. never giv up on ur dreams pic.twitter.com/a8YHgmrO8R
— Ezra Koenig (@arzE) November 11, 2016
One of my absolute favourite poet. Long live his words. Relevant to the end. RIP #LeonardCohen pic.twitter.com/BePSwEBTtU
— Jehnny Beth (@jehnbeth) November 11, 2016
A makeshift #LeonardCohen memorial has begun at the Chelsea Hotel. Red wine, candles, handwritten notes, flowers, and album sleeves. pic.twitter.com/JdQeP3NOdN
— Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) November 11, 2016
#RIPLeonardCohen
A spirit and soul beyond compare.— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen ????????????????#hero
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. He got out just in time.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) November 11, 2016
Leonard Cohen dying is so goddamned symbolic right now. You just don’t let up, do you 2016?
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 11, 2016
Oh man. ???? RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for the most beautiful song ever written: https://t.co/pqVvKvVDy3
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) November 11, 2016
This is heartbreaking. Can’t help but feel grateful for the tower of song he leaves behind. https://t.co/q1asV1RF7U
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 11, 2016
R.I.P. my favorite singing millionaire. https://t.co/mDHa2AjnWZ
— car seat headrest (@carseatheadrest) November 11, 2016
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