Today is a sad day for Avicii fans, as he shocked them with some devastating news. The Swedish producer will be retiring from live performances following his 2016 run. Avicii has made some significant contributions to the electronic music community over the years and his peers are not letting them go unnoticed. Some of the biggest DJs in the world have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the matter and offer Avicii their best wishes. Check out a few of the best responses below featuring tweets from deadmau5, Steve Angello, Nicky Romero and more.
.@avichie Best of luck on the retirement with the music career stuff. I’ve tried twice. It’s not like quitting a fuckin dayjob.
— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) March 29, 2016
.@Aviciii pic.twitter.com/VQDVo3DoX5
— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) March 29, 2016
Sad to hear about @Avicii, been a fan since his early stuff in 2009. Hope he keeps on making a lot of new music! https://t.co/8cV968FSWo
— Oliver Heldens (@OliverHeldens) March 29, 2016
Much love to @avicii and his new beginnings! Thanks for being so inspiring to us and we wish you the best man!
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) March 29, 2016
Brave choice wishing all the best to my brother @Avicii we are always here for you! https://t.co/c6O9yVXkI4
— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) March 29, 2016
Read your post on touring. I know how hard the decision was but I also know how right it felt once you figured it out. Much love. @Avicii
— Steve Angello (@SteveAngello) March 29, 2016
No matter what people say @Avicii will always be a legend in our world, he amongst a few others opened so many doors for the next generation
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) March 29, 2016
@Avicii we’re going to miss you on the road!https://t.co/4lYXINzmhz pic.twitter.com/but1nW7Rfl
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) March 29, 2016
Avicii’s records will be played 40 years from now….99.9% of electronic musicians can not say the same.
Cheers to future endeavors man🤘🏻
— Kasum (@ItsKasum) March 29, 2016
Probably wouldn’t be making music if it weren’t for @Avicii. Dude has left one unique mark on music. Much respect 🙌🏼
— steve james (@stevejamesDJ) March 29, 2016
@Avicii sad to read this but personal life has to come first. Your music has and will continue to inspire millions of us. Much love!
— Gareth Emery (@garethemery) March 29, 2016
good choice @Avicii , all the best for you brother!
— Thomas Gold (@thomasgold) March 29, 2016
Wishing @Avicii the best in his new endeavors and looking forward to his new albumhttps://t.co/7ubLApMmdy pic.twitter.com/nf8ukvAy5j
— Morgan Page (@morganpage) March 29, 2016