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Few figures had as far of a reach in independent music asSteve Albini, who died at 61.
Many admired Albinis staunch independence in the music industry.
Cloud Nothings Dylan Baldi called Albini a genuine, singular, principled person in a tweet.
Below, more tributes to Albini.
Meeting Steve Albini and working with him changed the course of my life.
He taught me so much about music, and life.
Steve was a great friend - wise, kind and generous.
So grateful for him.
Has fucked me up.
a genuine, singular, principled person.
spent the last 40 years helping people make art.
there’s no reason for him to be gone and the world is less interesting without him.
just a really sad day.
I so much enjoyed his trail-blazing bands & talent, and recording songs at his great studio.
I admired his fierce fight for justice and fairness, and had one unforgettable & hilarious Ramen dinner together.
He’ll never be forgotten.Rest in Power, Steve Albinipic.twitter.com/EXaoCcFCGM
Cant believe this.
getting to meet him & check out electrical was a top 10 moment for me.
RIP
No singular artists body of work has had an impact on me more than that of Steve Albini.
Incredibly thankful that the world had him while it did, were all better off because of it.
RIP
every time we ran into Albini it was always glancing or a surprise.
it absolutely made our day.pic.twitter.com/kiAGMvIzzh
I’m saddened to learn of the death of Steve Albini.
Like so many, I loved his firebreathing Big Black records as a teenager.
My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
The Trash Talk S/T LP was a very raw time for us as a band.
You welcomed us in with open arms for that session.
Ill never forget that week.
Thank you for everything.
He had a brilliant mind, was a great artist and underwent the most remarkable and inspiring personal transformation.
I can’t believe he’s gone.
i once snuck into First Avenue to borrow a keyboard stand, only to stumble on a Shellac soundcheck.
Watched Albini, Bob Weston & Todd Trainer rip it.
Last year we got to do a bunch of Primavera Fest shows w them & spend some time.
Hero to all of us.https://t.co/8wtcKGUaJn
The great Steve Albini has died.
He engineered some of the greatest albums of all time.
Heres our 2015 talk in remembrance.
RIP to one of the best.pic.twitter.com/KoIQQ0P6hY
Steve Albini greatest producer of alternative rock.. the original edgelord.
Poker star par excelence & fan of various local vernaculars.
Rip kingpic.twitter.com/Rs0LIrN0Nm
LOVE U STEVE ALBINI pic.twitter.com/H2IWlOCXts
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