Music Icon Prince Dead at 57

[popp1234]

http://pitchfork.com/news/64848-prince-dead-at-57/

Thanks. Man, this is really sad. What a TALENT. He was in my top 5 of all time.

 

[DFWJC]

That's really sad. That guy was so creative.

btw...off-topic?

 

[YosemiteSam]

He's been sick lately cancelling shows and spending time in the hospital.

 

[DallasEast]

I have so much of his stuff on my iPhone but the one song that keeps playing over and over in my head is When Doves Cry. Man. This sucks.

 

[mattjames2010]

And it continues, sadly. 2016 has been terrible in this regard.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

One of the best Best Superbowl Halftime shows ever. Man, I am soooo down right now.

 

[kimrose]

I can't find words. Just heart broken.

 

[CowboyGil]

 

[MonsterD]

Surreal -Goodbye to the unpronounceable symbol, sad.

 

[Doc50]

Wow.

Prince just died. Loved his music in my youth. People Rain is still awesome.

Not sure of the cause.

He's been partying like it's 1999 for 17 years.

 

[arglebargle]

Friend of mine, former bandmate, worked for Prince up at the Paisley Park studio. Had some interesting insights.

Prince was always on. From first thing in the morning, til he went to bed, he was just like the videos. He was an exacting boss, expecting everything to be done exactly right. Screw up, and he might actually fire you from onstage. He did pay very, very well to balance that. Incredibly prolific, writing tons of songs, his recorded music vault is huge. There could be albums coming out for years. At least for the most recent era, he was very clean living, and focused on good nutrition and health.


Stellar musician. Often played every part on his albums. He did a ton of different styles. After the problems with his record company, he kept all aspects of his musical career in-house. Prince's music was not always to my taste, but I do recall a super rocking New Years' party that was set in motion by playing his bootleg 'Black Album'. Many butts were shakin'.

Had to go watch his solo from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison. Wow. Passion. Go 3:30 for just the solo.

 

[trickblue]

Friend of mine, former bandmate, worked for Prince up at the Paisley Park studio. Had some interesting insights.

Prince was always on. From first thing in the morning, til he went to bed, he was just like the videos. He was an exacting boss, expecting everything to be done exactly right. Screw up, and he might actually fire you from onstage. He did pay very, very well to balance that. Incredibly prolific, writing tons of songs, his recorded music vault is huge. There could be albums coming out for years. At least for the most recent era, he was very clean living, and focused on good nutrition and health.


Stellar musician. Often played every part on his albums. He did a ton of different styles. After the problems with his record company, he kept all aspects of his musical career in-house. Prince's music was not always to my taste, but I do recall a super rocking New Years' party that was set in motion by playing his bootleg 'Black Album'. Many butts were shakin'.

Had to go watch his solo from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison. Wow. Passion. Go 3:30 for just the solo.

Always loved that performance... the guy had "it" no matter the style of music...

 

[arglebargle]

Always loved that performance... the guy had "it" no matter the style of music...

Yeah, idiosyncratic genius, Prince did what he wanted and pulled it off. He delivered, in spades! Much respect.

 

[JoeKing]

sad year in music. RIP Prince.

 

[erod]

Prince was also a hardcore sports fan. Supported all the local teams in Minneapolis.

 

[Idgit]

The Artist Formerly Known as 'Alive.' Too soon?

This is another bummer with Chyna and Doris Roberts, everybody else who's knocking on Death's Door can breathe a sigh of relief until the next triangle starts up.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Just shock. Just numb. Last time tears fell was my Mom passing.

 

[AzorAhai]

I have so much of his stuff on my iPhone but the one song that keeps playing over and over in my head is When Doves Cry. Man. This sucks.

Purple Rain is probably by far his best known song. When Doves Cry is by far my favorite though.

 

[knightrider94]

Purple Rain is probably by far his best known song. When Doves Cry is by far my favorite though.

Loves those. Also Diamond and Pearls. Too many songs to name...

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold.

Maybe I'm just like my mother, she's never satisfied.



When the dove cries.... For the last time.


RIP
"Let's go crazy" guitar solo to close this out!