I hate to admit it, but I felt like a part of me died when hearing this news at work today. I loved the song "Controversy" when it came out but didn't know the artist. "1999" came out with videos, and I thought the guy seemed weird. I was a metal head. My friends were metal heads. Eventually we all ended up listening to the album regularly when we got together. It was just an odd mix of music, and the talent was through the roof(I played guitar then, and loved what I was hearing). "Purple Rain" came out, and is one of the most exceptional complete albums ever made. My mind was completely blown. Truly a heart breaking day.