Artists React to Leonard Cohen’s Death

By Radio.com Staff 

For most of his career, Leonard Cohen was an artist’s artist: he wasn’t much of a celebrity, but he influenced scores of musicians. Over the years, he’s been covered by, among others, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Aaron Neville, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Willie Nelson, Tori Amos, the Pixies, R.E.M., Don Henley, Trisha Yearwood and Billy Joel.

Related: Leonard Cohen Dies at 82

“Hallelujah” is an iconic song that has been covered by Jeff Buckley,Bono, Justin Timberlake and probably hundreds of American Idol hopefuls. So, after the news of his death circulated on Thursday night (November 10), it’s no surprise that artists took to social media to express their condolences, sorry, and most of all, respect.

#RIPLeonardCohen A spirit and soul beyond compare.

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Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen is dead. There's a crack in everything. No light yet. rollingstone.com/music/news/leo…

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rosanne cash (@rosannecash) November 11, 2016

leonard cohen 😥

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Alanis Morissette (@Alanis) November 11, 2016

One of the best ever. So sad. Rest with the angels, Leonard, Hallelujah. twitter.com/nprmusic/statu…

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Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard Cohen. A poet, songwriter and rogue till the end. Hallelujah. @RollingStone @UltClassicRock https://t.co/PWCRqdUQNM

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Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 11, 2016

R.I.P Leonard Cohen. U are without a doubt one of the greatest songs writers of any generation. THANK YOU for your life. #RIPLeonard

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  (@OneRepublic) November 11, 2016

R.I.P. Leonard Cohen. Hallelujah to the bar of songwriting.

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Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for you dedication to music, & writing one of my favorite songs to sing "Hallelujah". youtube.com/watch?v=CjabpX…

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Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) November 11, 2016

We are heartbroken over the passing of Leonard Cohen. Thank you for your beautiful music. #RIPLeonard bit.ly/2fGONAN

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Pentatonix (@PTXofficial) November 11, 2016

Just got word that Leonard Cohen has passed away. Rest in peace Buddy,i learned a lot about music from you.

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Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard Cohen. Ugh. It feels pointed, this death. It's making us remember songs like Come Healing which is a good one for these days

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Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) November 11, 2016

noooo Leonard Cohen 😞

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Pussy Riot (@pussyrrriot) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen has died. Another magical voice stilled.

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Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 11, 2016

R.I.P. Leonard Cohen

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Carole King (@Carole_King) November 11, 2016

Such sad news...The great Leonard Cohen has passed away. Thank's for what your music has done for humanity... Kindness, love, beauty, poetry

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regina spektor (@respektor) November 11, 2016

Leonard Cohen dying is so goddamned symbolic right now. You just don't let up, do you 2016?

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Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 11, 2016

& when he knew for certain Only drowning men could see him He said all men will be sailors then Until the sea shall free them -Leonard Cohen

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Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) November 11, 2016

RIP Leonard Cohen 🙏🏾🙏🏾#hero

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QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2016

R.I.P. Leonard Cohen!😢 Your rendition of 'Hallelujah' is one of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard!-#jchamp

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Cage The Elephant (@CageTheElephant) November 11, 2016

Oh man. 💔 RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for the most beautiful song ever written: youtu.be/ccGz-li_rgM

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Best Coast (@BestCoast) November 11, 2016

Very sad news Leonard Cohen is gone . He was a true visionary and a great inspiration, how to grow old as an artist.

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neil mullane finn (@NeilFinn) November 11, 2016

Thank you Leonard Cohen 🙏🏻 Swift rebirth my friend.

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k.d. lang (@kdlang) November 11, 2016

"...it's time that we began to laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again" RIP Leonard Cohen

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krysten ritter (@Krystenritter) November 11, 2016

One of my favorite singer-poets. RIP Legendary Musician Leonard Cohen Dead At 82 | The Huffington Post m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58…

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Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 11, 2016

Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth #towerofsong

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Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 11, 2016

Kids. Take a moment to listen to Leonard Cohen's song Going Home when you can. RIP L Cohen and thank you.

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benjamin folds (@BenFolds) November 11, 2016

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in". RIP Leonard Cohen 🙏🏻

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Bebe Neuwirth (@BebeNeuwirth) November 11, 2016

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