Rock and Metal Musicians React to the Death of NBA Star Kobe Bryant

January 26th, 2020 at 6:53pm
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Basketball stars and sports writers weren’t the only ones shaken by the death of former NBA star Kobe Bryant this evening, after news broke that the legendary Los Angeles Laker died in a helicopter crash in California this morning along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other people. He was only 41 years old.

Below, have a look at some of the reactions posted on social media by musicians and celebrities from around the world of rock and metal. We will add to this post as more rock and metal personalities share their thoughts.

Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves):

Goddamn it. I got nothin’. https://t.co/aqE70FEfrd— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) January 26, 2020

Clint Lowery (Sevendust):

Heart goes out to the Kobe Bryant family. Just terrible. Hug your loved ones y’all.— Clint Lowery (@clintlowerynet) January 26, 2020

Matt Sorum (ex-Guns N’ Roses, ex-Velvet Revolver, ex-The Cult):

#Rip @kobebryant— matt sorum (@mattsorum) January 26, 2020

Zach Myers (Shinedown):

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Dino Cazares (Fear Factory):

R.I.P. Kobe, my hero. My Kobe shoe collection #nike pic.twitter.com/F7iqYv8TdP— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) January 26, 2020

Chris Fronzak (Attila):

Wow….. Kobe AND his daughter died. This is devastating ????— Chris Fronzak (@FRONZ1LLA) January 26, 2020

Otep Shamaya (Otep):

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zC5gQJK2P/?igshid=1xt8q9lnir5h7

Butch Walker:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zCnvTgSf5/?igshid=mcy2pxpx4pl3

Eddie Trunk:

Incredibly sad and tragic news about @kobebryant . Also remembering that 4 others have lost their life in this crash who were just as loved by their families and friends and will also be missed in this horrible accident. RIP to all who perished.— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 26, 2020

Paul Stanley (Kiss):

WOW! Kobe. Such A Shock. My Condolences To His Wife And Children. Very, very sad. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/4UM6Vap8Dc— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 26, 2020

Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333):

RIP TO AN ACTUAL LEGEND.

Far beyond his physical and professional prowess, Kobe Bryant was one of the most inspiring people to ever do it due to his mind and his personal practices; bettering yourself to compete in one of the toughest games there is…life.#RIPKOBE— Jason Aalon (@mrjasonaalon) January 26, 2020

Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides):

https://twitter.com/andyblack/status/1221527976950386696

Vernon Reid (Living Colour):

Shocking. Crazy. Too young. pretty much says it. Tragic.
Bad day for the nation. https://t.co/EXeHBGwCVl— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) January 26, 2020

Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down):

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Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch)

Having a bad day? @kobebryant would gladly trade you. Shut the fuck up and have some appreciation for the life that you DO have. Life is short. Don’t take it for granted. #Gratitude #Perspective #RIPKobe— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) January 26, 2020

Ice-T (Body Count):

Just got the AWFUL news about Kobe….. Man!!!!! I’m speechless.— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 26, 2020

Phil Demmel (Vio-Lence, ex-Machine Head):

24 ????????????— Phil Demmel (@PJDemmelition) January 26, 2020

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