Musicians react to the passing of the King of Pop

Musicians of every genre are expressing how Michael Jackson has influenced their music and affected their lives. We've gathered the initial reactions of his death a handful of artists. Some exclusive, some from Twitter. Across the board everyone is so shocked:

Mark Hoppus - Blink-182: first album i ever bought was thriller. with birthday money. on cassette. for my brand new sony walkman. truth. rest in peace.

Jarvis - Iglu and Hartly: "Michael Jackson has been an inspiration to music lovers everywhere.  He transformed pop music forever and has inspired Iglu and Hartly.  This is sad news for everyone I know."

Jonny Prynce - Dirty Penny: "Fuck. This is like Elvis dying. I  still watch the Dirty Diana video on YouTube like once a week. That shit is metal. He will be missed."

Producer/Musician Cisco Adler: "Wow Michael Jackson is dead! Very sad day... I'm in the studio... we are dedicating this song to the king of pop!"

Katy Perry: "Oh my God."

Lily Allen: "No fucking way"

DJ Steve Aoki: "This is bigger than any artist dying in our lifetime. Bigger than elvis and freddie mercury for me."

DJ Aaron Axelson: "extra MJ and Jackson 5 selections on the decks tonight"