Contact Us

Whitney Houston Dead at 48: Rockers React on Twitter

by Spencer Kaufman February 11, 2012 8:59 PM

Whitney Houston
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images
It has just been reported that R&B superstar Whitney Houston passed away today (Feb. 11) at the age of 48. Details are unclear right now, but she was apparently found dead at the Beverly Hilton hotel. With this shocking news, people in the music industry and fans around the world are stunned. Members of the rock and metal communities are no exception, as such artists as Lamb of God, Nickelback, Guns N' Roses, Disturbed singer David Draiman, Slash and more have reacted via Twitter. Below is a list of Tweets from rock acts, with some simply breaking the news to their followers and others expressing condolences at the news. We will update the list as more rock and metal artists react on Twitter.

Disturbed_0506_normal6

DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN): WHITNEY HOUSTON, ONE OF THE GREAT VOICES OF OUR TIME. MAY HER SOUL NOW FIND PEACE.

 
m79k1ba0bcesq2bpxxhu_normal3g

Nickelback (@Nickelback): Rest in Peace Whitney Houston. Thank you for the gift you gave us all.

 
b298d9e6de630e09bd2a604b55b40dda_normal4g

Nonpoint (@nonpoint): RIP Whitney Houston... wow

 
rgz538gcqpyf3ubm5owg_normal1g

Lamb Of God (@Lambofgodband): BBC News - US singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

 
icon_normal

OfficialSkidRow (@OfficialSkidRow): R.I.P. Whitney Houston.

 
9b4322f2b3f9c092c0f3b092628b4329_normal3g

bretmichaels (@bretmichaels): My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Whitney Houston. A legend with the voice of an angel, she will be missed.

 
7un5yzmhnnrqtdzscrh5_normal4g

Slash (@Slash): Shattering news about Whitney. RIP.

 
jhfjhgfj_normal

Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro): Very sad to hear about Whitney's passing.

 
703b692d0800642754d75bf96c63a8ff_normal2g

Egypt Central (@egyptcentral): R.I.P. Whitney Houston. We respect your talent and will pray for your family.. EC

 
c3c837564a65c168b2fb6a44b064dee3_normal1g

Art Of Dying (@ArtOfDying): Sad to hear the voice of Whitney Houston has been silenced. Too young to go. Thankfully we have her recordings. -Jonny

 
3934be2dff51ae1a4f349ce87bf3a097_normal2g

Guns N' Roses (@gunsnroses): Now like then when you see her face, she takes you away to a special place... - RIP Whitney Houston

 


To see lengthy tributes from Sebastian Bach and Bret Michaels, click here.

 
Filed Under: Category: News

More From Loudwire

Best of the Web

Leave a Comment

Welcome back to Loudwire

It appears that you already have an account created within our VIP network of sites on . To keep your points and personal information safe, we need to verify that it's really you. To activate your account, please confirm your password. When you have confirmed your password, you will be able to log in through Facebook on both sites.

Forgot your password?

YES, Activate My Account Now!

*Please note that your points, prizes and activities will not be shared between programs within our VIP network.

Welcome back to Loudwire

It appears that you already have an account on this site associated with . To connect your existing account with your Facebook account, just click on the account activation button below. You will maintain your existing profile and VIP program points. After you do this, you will be able to always log in to http://loudwire.com using your Facebook account.

YES, Activate My Account Now!

*Please note that your points, prizes and activities will not be shared between programs within our VIP network.

We're Almost There!

Please fill out the information below to help us provide you a better experience.

Continue and Activate

Sign into Loudwire

Register on Loudwire quickly by logging in with your Facebook account. It's just as secure, and no password to remember!

Not a Member? Sign Up Here.

Loudwire Registration

Sign up for an account to comment, share your thoughts and join the Loudwire forum conversations!

Registration

Register on Loudwire quickly by logging in with your Facebook account. It's just as secure, and no password to remember!