PICS: Hozier, Kodaline and The Rolling Stones have also paid heartfelt tributes to David Bowie

He truly inspired various generations.

It seems that pretty much every noteworthy musician over the last half century have been left deeply impacted by the death of David Bowie. Tributes have been coming in thick and fast, while Ricky Gervais took a moment fresh off the back of the Golden Globes and Roddy Doyle paid a typically inimitable homage to the legendary singer. Now, Irish sensation Hozier has paid his respects, and it's clear how big an influence Bowie was on the Bray man's career.

Unthinkable. The world has lost one of the most important artists and icons of our time. I was moved immeasurably by David Bowie. RIP.

— Hozier (@Hozier) January 11, 2016

He's not the only Irish talent getting his word out there, with Kodaline and The Script tweeting about their shock after the announcement.

Unbelievable news! We have lost a true great and an inspiration RIP BOWIE

— Kodaline (@Kodaline) January 11, 2016

Shocked stunned and gutted. Today the music industry lost a great Hero. We will miss you David. RIP. M

— the script (@thescript) January 11, 2016

While it's great to see how the current generation are so in awe of the Londoner's talent, Bowie's peers from his younger days are also talking about what it's like to lose a great friend. Iggy Pop's tweet shows just how close the two were.

MESSAGE FROM IGGY: "David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is. - Iggy Pop" — Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016

While The Rolling Stones have aptly summed up the great man on their Facebook account.