Since the legendary American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka passed away last Friday, many Rock stars shared a message as a tribute to the influential musician. The official statement said: “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka.”
“A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”
Rock stars’ reaction to Neil Sedaka’s death
Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees)
“I was saddened to hear of Neil Sedaka’s passing. A rare talent, he gave us many hits and co-wrote “When Love Comes Knocking at Your Door” with Carole Bayer Sager, beloved by Monkees fans too. My thoughts are with his family and all who cherished his music,” he said.
Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
“Neil Sedaka – Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, the re-recording of an bouncy classic Pop hit as a jazz inflected ballad was am inspired hat trick R.I.P,” he said.
Paul Stanley (Kiss)
“RIP Neil Sedaka. One of the Brill Building greats responsible for virtually everything on the radio before the “British Invasion”. Goffin & King, Mann & Weil, Barry & Greenwich, Sedaka & Greenfield. Hits later showed great songwriting never goes out of style,” he said.
Dave Davies (The Kinks)
“I am totally shocked about Neil Sedaka dying. I wish condolences to all his family. It’s a very sad day,” he said.
Pat Boone
“Hello, friends. I’m saddened by the news of Neil Sedaka’s passing. We grew up in the business and stayed in touch through all the years. He was a guest on my SiriusXM show and we recently just met up at the diner down the street and reminisced like old friends do. Neil wrote and recorded so many great hit songs – his grand music legacy will live on forever,” he said.