Upcoming singers Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift wrote about the huge influence the star had on their music.

"Michael jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings," wrote Miley Cyrus while Swift tweeted, "It just doesn't feel real. Everyone is walking around backstage saying, 'Have you heard?'"

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz wrote, "I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an MJ growth chart. RIP. The last legend."