Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins wrote on his Facebook page: “We lost another Pillar Stone that held up the Foundation of Funk. Mr.Clyde Stubblefield has left our frequency. I am lost for words & Rythme right now. Dang Clyde! U taught me so much as I stood their watchin' over u & Jabo while keepin' one eye on the Godfather. We all loved U so much. (SENDOUT YR LOVE TO HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS)! Then share yr stories about this Fire breathin' Drummer, (THE FUNKY DRUMMER)! R.I.P. From all yr Funkateers.”

The tributes from those on the Madison music scene were just as heartfelt. “The funkiest of all time,” tweeted the Majestic Theatre. “ It was truly an honor to watch his genius on our stage & more so to have him call Madison his home. RIP Clyde.”

"Rest in power to the funkiest drummer & major inspiration, Madison institution, worldwide phenom, Clyde Stubblefield. <3," wrote Emily Mills of the Mad Rollin' Dolls and the Madison band Damsel Trash.