Musicians react to shooting at Las Vegas music festival
[Photo by: Clark County Nevada/Twitter]
50 people were killed and more than 400 injured when a reported lone gunman opened fire into an outdoor country music festival in Las Vegas last evening, Oct. 1.
The world has responded with heartbreak as the events unfolded, and musicians have shared their thoughts and love while mourning with those who lost loved ones in what is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Read more: At least 50 dead, 400 injured in mass shooting at Las Vegas music festival
See their responses to the tragic news below:
Brendon Urie, Panic! At The Disco
Travis Barker, Blink-182
Prayers up right now for Las Vegas ������������
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) October 2, 2017
Alex Gaskarth, All Time Low
Sending my love to Las Vegas. Rough news to wake up to. Stay safe and be good to one another.
— Alexander William (@AlexAllTimeLow) October 2, 2017
Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless
My god…what do you say, what do you do, what do you feel…peace to you all pic.twitter.com/AA1WZz8AtD
— Taylor Momsen (@taylormomsen) October 2, 2017
Matt Heafy, Trivium
There are no proper words to express to Las Vegas right now. Thoughts, love, strength, and everything possible to them right now.
— Matthew Kiichi Heafy (@matthewkheafy) October 2, 2017
To Write Love On Her Arms
Concerts are a celebration of music and life and community. To those affected by the senseless violence in Las Vegas, we mourn with you.
— TWLOHA (@TWLOHA) October 2, 2017
August Burns Red
Deeply saddened by the news in Las Vegas. Thoughts and prayers to the people there. This is a very sad day.
— August Burns Red (@abrband) October 2, 2017
Anthony Green, Circa Survive
Absolutely horrified about the shooting in Vegas. Filled with confusion and sadness for everyone
— anthony green (@AnthonyGreen) October 2, 2017
Chris Fronzak, Attila
What a fucked up world we live in. Feeling really bad for all victims of the Las Vegas shooting…
— SLiME DADDY (@FRONZ1LLA) October 2, 2017
SWMRS
Vegas, our hearts are with you… this senseless act of terrorism makes us sick and furious. There is no room for that in this world. ��
— SWMRS (@swmrs) October 2, 2017
Seth Blake, Wage War
I will never understand why miserable people choose to take others out with them. So sad.
— SETH BLAKE (@SethWageWar) October 2, 2017
John Nolan, Taking Back Sunday
Horrified & sick hearing about Las Vegas. It's sad that we're so numb to mass shootings we barely notice them unless it's on this scale.
— John Nolan (@JohnNolanMusic) October 2, 2017
Laura Jane Grace, Against Me!
Sending love out to everyone.
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) October 2, 2017
Lynn Gunn, PVRIS
This year has been filled with so much heartbreak & horror… I'm so sorry to anyone who's been effected by this earth & the evil on/in it.
— LANEGŌØN (@LYNNGVNN) October 2, 2017
There's so much to be said on these subjects but on the most basic human level, do not take for granted the love & the people around you
— LANEGŌØN (@LYNNGVNN) October 2, 2017
At the end of the day, all we have is each other. That's it. Body to body. Heart to heart. Human to human. Don't forget that.
— LANEGŌØN (@LYNNGVNN) October 2, 2017
Lou Miceli Jr., Palisades
I just woke up to the news of the Las Vegas shooting. So horrific. Music is a place for love not fear and death. My prayers to all of you.
— Lou Miceli Jr (@LouMiceliJr) October 2, 2017
Jamie Tworkowski, To Write Love On Her Arms
When will we learn? No one should be allowed to own this kind of gun. It makes absolutely no sense. https://t.co/lwpN3HXTGg
— Jamie Tworkowski (@jamietworkowski) October 2, 2017
Hawthorne Heights
Our hearts are with the people in Las Vegas.
— Hawthorne Heights (@HawthorneHgts) October 2, 2017
Aaron Rosa, Palisades
I'm speechless right now. Every one in Las Vegas, please stay safe.
— Aaron Rosa (@IamAaronrosa) October 2, 2017
Alexander DeLeon, Bohnes
can't sleep. Still waiting on texts back from a few friends that were there in Las Vegas. I hate this. I hate this. I hate this.
— Alexander DeLeon (@bohnes) October 2, 2017
Echosmith
Praying for Las Vegas. My heart is broken for those experiencing the excruciating pain of loss & praying for those injured
Come Lord come…— ECHOSMITH (@echosmith) October 2, 2017
Glennon Doyle
This world is a heartbreaking place to wake up in each morning. Take tender care of yourself and others today. All hail the Vegas heroes.
— Glennon Doyle (@GlennonDoyle) October 2, 2017
Max Bemis, Say Anything
Next time you complain about the state of the scene or people not being awesome enough remember there are people like this gunman
— Max Bemis (@maxbemis) October 2, 2017
Fuck guns, fuck that guy and so much love sadness and support to the victims or anyone who loves them
— Max Bemis (@maxbemis) October 2, 2017
Jeffree Star
Waking up and seeing what happened in Las Vegas is truly heartbreaking and disgusting, my prayers are with everyone �� #PrayForTheWorld
— Jeffree Star (@JeffreeStar) October 2, 2017
Telle Smith, The Word Alive
To all my friends and any TWA family in Vegas please be safe. Help others if you can. This is disgusting.
Stay safe everyone ��
— TELLE (@tellesmith) October 2, 2017
Travis Richter, From First To Last
My assistant is staying at Mandalay Bay, she checked in and is safe – truly horrific, thoughts go out to Vegas, stay safe. ��
— Travis Richter (@TravisRichter) October 2, 2017
