Atlantans react on social media to Bruce Hampton’s death
Col. Bruce Hampton, known as Atlanta's "Granddaddy of the Jam Scene," died hours after collapsing on stage Monday night during his 70th birthday concert at the Fox Theater.
When news of his death broke, many took to social media to send their condolences and thoughts to the famed musician and his family.
From memorials and open letters to signs and photos, here’s how Atlantans are reacting to his death:
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The entire Fox Theatre family is devastated by the news of Col. Bruce Hampton’s passing. Our sincerest condolences https://t.co/6UWG73xqDL
— The Fox Theatre (@TheFoxTheatre) May 2, 2017
So sad to hear the news about Col. Bruce Hampton. He and the Aquarium Rescue Unit were the 1st concert I saw when... https://t.co/nUf02KYc5m
— Joao Sousa (@joaobass) May 2, 2017
Colonel Bruce Hampton has merely left the corporeal form he had been inhabiting to return to his home planet. His work here is done.
— Charles Whitehead (@boogeypoo72) May 2, 2017
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An open letter to @NiederauerMusic after last night's Col. Bruce Hampton #Hampton70 show at The Fox. RIP Col. Bruce. pic.twitter.com/tsGlFEevC9
— Jarrett Bellini (@JarrettBellini) May 2, 2017
RIP Col Bruce Hampton. Thx for an amazing concert!@TheFoxTheatre #ColBruceHampton #slingblade pic.twitter.com/lxAlfrP14t
— Rosa Trenkamp (@RTkamp20) May 2, 2017
Listening to "Hampton Grease Band" on Spotify. Might not make it.
— FlashHeart! (@FlashHeart59) May 2, 2017
I always thought I'd get to see Col Bruce Hampton at least once more.
😞 What away to go! During a Birthday concert in your honor!❤️🙏🏻 #musiclives— JustLynne (@LynneNichols8) May 2, 2017R.I.P. Col. Bruce Hampton
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A memorial to Col. Bruce Hampton is steadily building at the @TheFoxTheatre, with this Joker card atop flowers and next to candles pic.twitter.com/HOPmwKljFR
— Matt Pearl (@MattPearl11) May 2, 2017
RIP Col. Bruce Hampton. He went out doing what he loves with people that he loved.
— Hunter Ross (@WHunterRoss) May 2, 2017
RIP Colonel Bruce Hampton. It was a wonderful show, I'm glad I was there. He will be missed by everybody. #colonelbrucehampton pic.twitter.com/8QweTElgYt
— Laura Evans Majors (@Darkhorse_23) May 2, 2017
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
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