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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A Korean Air plane takes off from Incheon International Airport in South Korea on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. The plane is chartered to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia. (Yonhap via AP)

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Protesters stage a rally near the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The people were protesting against the detention of South Korean workers after an immigration raid in Georgia, and many of the signs read "A tariff bomb and workers confinement." (Ahn Young-joon/AP)

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