Tributes from fellow performers, and others of note, began to appear on social media soon after word came on Thursday night, November 10, that acclaimed singer-songwriter singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen had passed at age 82.
Leonard Cohen wrote some great songs. “Hallelujah” is one that is very moving to me. Love and Mercy to Leonard’s family, friends and fans.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) November 11, 2016
Related: Our obituary
Green Day (via Facebook): Rest in peace Leonard Cohen #Hallelujah #leonardcohen
Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
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
Dan Rather (via Facebook): There are few musicians who can be called iconic. There are even fewer whose voices are acclaimed as one of a kind. And there are only a handful of songwriters who are able to paint the pains and complexities of the world with a language that strikes directly at the heart. Leonard Cohen was all of that and so much more. We are less fulfilled, less sensible, and less connected with his passing.
May he rest In peace and may his music continue to move us in these troubled times.
leonard cohen 😥
— Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016
Yet another fellow Canadian…
A brilliant Canadian artist passed today. Leonard Cohen, rest in peace. Hallelujah.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) November 11, 2016
Just got word that Leonard Cohen has passed away.
Rest in peace Buddy,i learned a lot about music from you.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 11, 2016
Thank you Leonard Cohen 🙏🏻
Swift rebirth my friend.— k.d. lang (@kdlang) November 11, 2016
RIP Leonard Cohen. Genius and Poet that will never be equaled or replaced.
— JOE BONAMASSA (@JBONAMASSA) 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
“So sad to hear of the passing of Leonard Cohen – thank you for so many years of music and for your enormous… https://t.co/gdgDYQdhRo
— Mark Knopfler (@MarkKnopfler) November 11, 2016
The fragileness of life has been once again exposed with the passing on of Leonard Cohen. May God grant him peace…forever.
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) November 11, 2016
