9 Rockstars React To Legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali’s Death – Absolutely Heartbreaking
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Rock Reacts To The Loss Of A Legend
The world was rocked by the death of “The Greatest,” legendary heavyweight boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Clay, Ali died on June 3rd at the age of 74 after a decades long battle with Parkinson’s disease, and while news of his death understandably shocked the sports world and fans who remember Ali as a fiercely inspiring, polarizing figure both inside the ring and out, the most moving tributes to his legacy came from a seemingly unlikely source – the rock world.
As tributes continue to pour in in honor of one of the greatest athletes to walk the planet, here’s a look at what 8 rock legends had to say about Muhammad Ali:
1. Paul McCartney | The Beatles
Paul on the passing of Muhammad Ali: https://t.co/AfhcmeL4Vqpic.twitter.com/2wuQdrAtJf
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) June 4, 2016
2. Ringo Starr | The Beatles
God bless Muhammad Ali peace and love to all his family. ?✌️??
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) June 4, 2016
3. Slash | Guns N’ Roses
4. Duff McKagan | Guns N’ Roses
RIP Muhammad Ali. #GOAT by a mile.
— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) June 4, 2016
5. Sammy Hagar | Van Halen, Montrose
The greatest of all time without a doubt. gone! can’t believe it. sad day indeed. pic.twitter.com/RuPhfq6ldV
— Sammy Hagar (@sammyhagar) June 4, 2016
6. Matt Sorum | Guns N’ Roses, Hollywood Vampires
Rest in Peace Mohamed Ali
You are the greatest there ever was pic.twitter.com/g6gvRFQ25m— matt sorum (@mattsorum) June 4, 2016
7. Foghat
Very sad to hear of the passing of Muhammad Ali. He was ‘the greatest’. Our thoughts are with his family & friends. https://t.co/aZJ4aKwOmq
— FOGHAT (@FOGHAT) June 4, 2016
8. Billy Idol
Loved meeting him….. https://t.co/46iIJvIuQR
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) June 4, 2016
9. Mike Portnoy | Dream Theater, Winery Dogs
Muhammad Ali transcended Boxing and even sports itself…he was not only “The Greatest” but a 20th Century icon like Elvis & The Beatles…
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) June 4, 2016
