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I’ve just read the news of the death of musical legend Prince at the age of 57. I’m am so shocked by this news. Prince was a real icon of music who burned himself into pop culture. With his mastery of instruments, massive voice, outrageous dress sense and button-pushing lyrics, he was one in a million. A true visionary who did things his way and crossed genres with finesse and style. I’m choosing to remember the amazing talent of this man, despite the sadness. Prince will be missed for his superb talent.
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I was shocked to hear as well. He was the music of my generation in the 80’s and 90’s. I can tell you, doves are not the only ones crying.
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It’s so sad, 2016 has been really a tragic year for icons.
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Indeed.
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And all who were such incredible entertainers. Music tv and film. An incredible talent. Will be missed badly.
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It’s been a sad year for loss in the entertainment world.
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Very. Just never-ending.
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2016 needs a fixer upper.
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Exactly.
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Let’s hope the rest of the year improves.
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Nobody like him, V. Another to add to the list of those who have passed in the last year.
So much good music, at least that will live on for him.
Cheers, Pete.
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2016 has been one of those years were so many greats have passed. As you have said, at least their music is eternal.
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wow terrible news, another great loss for the music industry
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IT is devastating, we had David Bowie at the beginning of the year and now Prince.
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in France we also had local musicians that died, this year is real hard on musicians
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It’s a sad time for musicians.
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Saw him live once, 20 years ago or more. Still one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. He doesn’t get enough credit as an instrumentalist. One of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen in person. RIP. 😕
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I remember watching a documentary on him, and finding him to be so interesting and talented. I’m thankful for my mum for bringing his incredible music to my attention.
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2016 continues to be rough. 😕
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Definitely.
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I’m so saddened by this. Prince was such an inspiration, especially for a small-town Minnesotan girl like me. His songs were my teenage soundtrack of life and he doesn’t get enough credit for how he transformed the music industry. He also was the one who “discovered” Mariah Carey back in the day. I’ll miss him.
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He meant so much to so many people and his crossing across genres was just so inspired.
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I met him a few times and he was so gracious. He put Minnesota on the music scene map and he didn’t let anyone tell him how to live his life. I still remember back in 1984 when he had two female guitarists. It was shocking and he just smiled. 🙂
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You met him? That is so cool.
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Yeah I did. He loved Minnesota and you can drive past his house. I was 18 the last time I met him. I was so shy back then. I helped him find some books and when I was done, he said something I’ll never forget.
“You’re a beautiful soul. Never let anyone tell you different. Peace.”
I never forgot that and his words helped shape me. 🙂
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I would treasure those words deeply.
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I do, thank you. 🙂
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Victoria Wood yesterday, then Guy Hamilton, now this — on top of all the others in the past few weeks and months…! If 2016 was a person, they’d be a murdering psychopath!
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2016 needs to get it’s act together. I read about Guy Hamilton today. The talented are leaving us.
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His Purple Rain has come to an end…it’s guys like him who give music its showmanship
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He was one hell of a showman.
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His passion for artistic expression is one of many legacies.
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You said it so well Cindy. He really was great at not playing by the rules and doing things his way.
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2016 seems to be the year of the grim reaper for many musicians and actors, whoever next!?
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I don’t even want to think about who could be next.
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Nothing Compared To Him……………A pocket dynamite (5 Foot 2 Inches)……..As with Bowie, Prince was one of those iconic artists who were indestructible………would always be around……….Check out his cover of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at a George Harrison tribute concert…….a brilliant guitarist!
A great catalogue of music and the classic “Purple Rain” film! Apparently had 6,000 unreleased songs……..incredible!
We are all doves………..and at this point, we all cry!!
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I still can’t believe he’s gone, what s dynamite talent.
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I’m very shocked and saddened to hear the news. He wasn’t old, not even 60 yet. He will be missed and his music lives on.
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He will be missed so much.
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so incredibly devastating to lose such a beautiful soul. i like to imagine though that somewhere there is one hell of a jam session going on and he is front and center playing his guitar and belting out all of who he is.
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That’s how I’m picturing it, he’s in heaven belting out his songs.
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Reblogged this on International Gay Guide To Asia & Cambodia.
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So sad. Soundtrack to my youth 😢
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Another icon has left us, it’s so sad.
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I’m a big fan so it’s been a rough couple days for me. He’s definitely missed.
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I still can’t fathom that he’s gone.
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I feel so alienated! I’ve heard no Prince songs and no Bowie songs. I truly live under a rock!!
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Get out from the rock, these are talented artists.
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I know! That’s what irks me, I know they are good but I don’t have any of their music. I suppose youtube can help me there 😀
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YouTube can be great for that kind of thing.
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indeed I’m finding a ton of new music at the mo
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That is always good to discover different music.
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hell yeah, I’m finding some tunes that I’m really liking
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Nicely put. He surely will be missed, an ever-present figure in music.
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At least there is his music to listen to and will be eternal.
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It’s been such a horrible last couple of days. I finally had to stop watching the news.😔 Have I mentioned how much I’m not liking 2016 so far?
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You did mention it.
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😕😕😕😕
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I hope the rest of the year improves.
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Fingers crossed
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Great tribute 😦
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It’s still so sad. So many great people have passed away this year.
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I know! Must be a generation thing. Makes you (morbidly) wonder who’ll be next 😦
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2016 needs to get a grip and deliver something positive.
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