Rest in Peace: PRINCE Rogers Nelson

[Feydakin]

Rest in Peace: Prince Rogers Nelson June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016

[Brewtality]

An absolute musical genius. He could - and did - do it all. He was one of the most naturally gifted musicians ever in my opinion. He threw away more great music that most artists will ever come close to producing. RIP.

[girlapaloo]

Really sad to hear this news yesterday.
Prince was one of the coolest people to ever exist, right up there with David Bowie.
I always air-guitar jam out and sing along when his stuff comes on.
He had a lot more music in him to share with the world.

[Pawly]

R.I.P. Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016)

My Lady is kinda takin it hard, she is a big fan. Glad we got to see him last month.

"Can you make it rain harder?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NN3gsSf-Ys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N6ZWFj-va4


Great Prince story:

So in 2004 Prince was being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with George Harrison and others. Earlier that year Rolling Stone Magazine listed its Top 100 Guitarist of all time and sadly (and unwisely) omitted Prince from the list. The Purple One reportedly took offence to the snub. At the Hall of Fame Gala, he took the stage with Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood and (George Harrison's son) Dhani Harrison to preform "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in tribute to the late Beatle. While the song starts rather tame it ends with Prince absolutely SHREDDING a solo that left jaws agape. Pay close attention to Dhani's amazement and Prince's exit from the stage. "Fuck You" indeed to Rolling Stone who in 2011 added Prince in at #33 on their list.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

[girlapaloo]

Behold: His Royal Badness!

Who else could rock this lacy outfit and still look badass?

Is it getting hot in here?

Aged gracefully would be an understatement.
Good night, sweet Prince.
Enjoy more photos at GQ “Why Prince was a True Style Original in Every Way”
http://www.gq.com/gallery/prince-style-icon-best-outfits-of-all-time

[Corgimom]

https://youtu.be/URnfP68Pe68

[DJ_Darkside]

https://youtu.be/miZxYjqqjZM

[Pawly]

Let the tributes begin! Just a sampling, many many more out there

PRINCE TRIBUTE - RIHANNA - ANTI WORLD TOUR - CALGARY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY-xqy-nw7c


A Tribute to Prince from the cast of The Color Purple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6KUTL0PXl0


Mumford & Sons - Nothing Compares 2 U (Prince Tribute)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay0edC0lOh4

Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day, live in Paris (AccorHotels Arena) - Dedicated to Prince
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdP624-In50


Hans Zimmer and Band - Purple Rain (Prince Tribute)Oberhausen, Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePpBoyP2Y1c


Jimmy Buffett Pays Tribute To Prince (Purple Rain) Prince Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HNAWE1gymE


Cast of Hamilton tribute to Prince
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iYWH4ckgqQ

Noel Gallagher Tribute Glasgow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_H06E7gOqA

[Brewtality]

My band will be doing a Prince song at our next gig. Got to warm up those vocal chords!

[ink]

but now, this one go out to my 3rd grade gym class of 198.. *cough* ahem! ..where we would gather for a round of dodgeball, as our gym teacher Mr. T would play this jam on a 45 record. Word!

https://youtu.be/Mm7p41HqG_U

[Feydakin]

There are some, very few people that when you watch them perform you can see their aura. If you're not sensitive to such things then you cannot explain it, but you recognize it nonetheless. The way a person moves, every twitch, every facial expression exudes a presence. The presence of the inexplicable "something" that the very best of us have, that makes us all a little better for being exposed to them... Prince was one of those vaunted few.

[Feydakin]

Really great short acoustic set on VH1:
https://www.facebook.com/gino.vannelli.94/videos/860538120626650/

[ink]

https://youtu.be/8LhcParuzpc
kind of an intriguing back story of prince, i stumbled upon that i thought was pretty neat

[Corgimom]

It is funny but it says something about single minded obsession. The whole business about heels is kinda funny. I spent a fair amount of my life wearing heals everyday. I relate to Princes responses.

I do wonder what will happen to the vault now.

It is also kinda weird that he and MJ were Jehovah witnesses. I am betting he never knocked on doors.

[girlapaloo]

I'm still floored that he passed. He had so much more living to do! Anyone call foul play?

[Pawly]

Prince's estate to be temporarily managed by Bremer Trust
Prince's sister, Tyka Nelson, had asked for appointment of special administrator
His cause of death hasn't been released. An autopsy was conducted Friday, but results aren't expected to be released for weeks.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/prince-bremer-trust-1.3555593

[ink]

ive actually heard tons of rambling thru the vine.. but you know how that can be

[cerebro7]

was really never exposed to his music.. but these last couple of days seeing his interviews.. i must say.. he really had knowledge of self..he knew whats up.. this was a real tough loss smdh... rest in paradise...

ps.. funny how when he had finally got all of his rights back, this happens...

[Feydakin]

[girlapaloo]

He rocks that hairdo way better than Jackson o_0

[JFrost]

Rest in Peace, Prince!
Purple Rain like a tears always pours from my heart, when I listen to this song!