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Prince Rogers Nelson Died Today! Rip! What Is Your Favorite Prince Song?
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His recent photos he looks thin, emaciated... not altogether well. I still think he might have od'd... but can been entirely wrong.
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Naw, his recent photo, he was like Michael Jackson thin.
From the Strib today:
Shock, sadness, then a mushrooming explosion of purple and all things Prince.
The sudden passing of the Minnesota music icon continued to reverberate rapid-fire across the country and around the globe Friday, with people and landmarks seeming to vie to outdo one another in homage.
Landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chicago skyline to San Francisco City Hall to the Interstate 35W bridge were awash in his signature hue. His songs blared from speakers and cellphones. The Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” concluded with a Prince-themed dance-off while the cast of “The Color Purple” performed a rousing rendition of “Purple Rain.” His distinctive image — guyliner-rimmed eyes, outfits trimmed with jewels, ruffles or lace — was splashed across the Internet, newspapers and magazines. NASA even tinted a nebula purple, taking the tributes interstellar.
But the Twin Cities, where Prince grew up and made his home even after he became a megastar, was ground zero. Thousands filled the streets around First Avenue, the downtown Minneapolis club where Prince got his start, and thronged Paisley Park, the Chanhassen complex where he recorded, performed, lived and ultimately died Thursday morning.
Instead of beginning to fade, the emotions that erupted at the news morphed into new outpourings of sentiment and celebration here and abroad.
“The love for Prince and his purple strands are just woven into the fabric of our lives,” said Jeff Hnilicka, director of events and performance programming for the Current, which organized a massive block party outside First Avenue, where all-night dance parties in Prince’s honor will continue Saturday.
Scott Ewing and his wife Gina Easley viewed Prince’s “Purple Rain” outfit on display at the Minnesota History Center, Friday, April 22, 2016, in St. Paul. The couple went to the museum after leaving First Avenue where the movie was filmed.
Susan Stonefield was among the hundreds who gathered outside Paisley Park, “the Graceland of Minnesota,” she said, where she placed a bouquet of purple daisies. “I had other things I was supposed to do, but I felt very compelled to go and pay my respects. He’s done a lot for music and the state. He put Minnesota on the map.”
First Avenue’s first all-night dance party was packed to capacity Thursday, but similar crowds were expected Friday and Saturday night. “The icing on the cake was people who came in at 5 a.m. [Friday] to dance for a while before going to work,” said general manager Nate Kranz.
Outside the club, a crowd of about 10,000 showed up for a Prince tribute block party that closed off 7th Street between Hennepin and First avenues. “We knew that would be the spot people needed to be,” said Hnilicka. “We all needed to have that giant ‘Purple Rain’ singalong. … People just took over the street, leaping and singing along.”
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who was part of the crowd, wasn’t surprised by the massive turnout. “Think about what Prince has meant to so many people across the globe, not to mention folks in the Twin Cities. … Prince made us cool. Prince really made his mark from here.”
Flowers and other tokens continued to pile up outside First Avenue under the star bearing Prince’s name. Someone brought a bucket of colored chalk that fans have used to cover the surrounding sidewalk with scrawled tributes.
“Prince loved Minneapolis, and Minneapolis will always love Prince,” said Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges. “The scene outside of First Avenue was as electric as Prince’s music, which seemed to flow out of every open car window downtown. Minneapolis cried and laughed and sang together, and we will continue to do so for a long time.”
Prince-related observances will continue throughout the weekend and into next week. “Purple Rain” will screen at multiple theaters, and the bells of Minneapolis City Hall will play some of Prince’s best-known songs from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Local record stores rapidly sold out of Prince’s music. The Electric Fetus, which Prince visited regularly, had to order about 100 copies of each of his albums. Employee Parker Weckwerth said he expects them all to be gone by the weekend.
Even though shoppers at Hymie’s Vintage Records also came up empty-handed, owner Laura Hoenack said the atmosphere in the shop was “sweet.”
“It’s sort of a strange thing but an awesome thing that the record store becomes a gathering place,” she said.
Area Bachman’s shops saw increased demand for flowers “especially in the purple color,” said marketing director Karen Bachman Thull. Many who knew the star personally chose to skip the public gatherings and mourn quietly.
Donna Gregory, a Minneapolis makeup artist who worked for Prince and his first wife, Mayte, in the 1990s, posted a lengthy tribute on Facebook sharing a few of her favorite memories.
“I was blessed and graced to be able to work with him,” she said. “He was so spiritual. There was such a purity, such a childlike truth in his genius.”
St. Paul teacher Ruth Krider started the day playing Prince songs for her second-graders at St. Anthony Park Elementary, then talked about his contributions to music and culture.
“His diversity of style, love of life and living who he was, living his art — for young children to have a role model like that is important,” she said.
Julie Nghi painted Prince’s symbol on Lauren Salgado’s nails.
612-673-4853 Staff writer Erin Golden contributed to this report.
By the way, the Electric Fetus is one of the best music shops ever! Been there many times.
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Shock, sadness, then a mushrooming explosion of purple and all things Prince.
The sudden passing of the Minnesota music icon continued to reverberate rapid-fire across the country and around the globe Friday, with people and landmarks seeming to vie to outdo one another in homage.
Landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to the Chicago skyline to San Francisco City Hall to the Interstate 35W bridge were awash in his signature hue. His songs blared from speakers and cellphones. The Broadway smash hit “Hamilton” concluded with a Prince-themed dance-off while the cast of “The Color Purple” performed a rousing rendition of “Purple Rain.” His distinctive image — guyliner-rimmed eyes, outfits trimmed with jewels, ruffles or lace — was splashed across the Internet, newspapers and magazines. NASA even tinted a nebula purple, taking the tributes interstellar.
But the Twin Cities, where Prince grew up and made his home even after he became a megastar, was ground zero. Thousands filled the streets around First Avenue, the downtown Minneapolis club where Prince got his start, and thronged Paisley Park, the Chanhassen complex where he recorded, performed, lived and ultimately died Thursday morning.
Instead of beginning to fade, the emotions that erupted at the news morphed into new outpourings of sentiment and celebration here and abroad.
“The love for Prince and his purple strands are just woven into the fabric of our lives,” said Jeff Hnilicka, director of events and performance programming for the Current, which organized a massive block party outside First Avenue, where all-night dance parties in Prince’s honor will continue Saturday.
Scott Ewing and his wife Gina Easley viewed Prince’s “Purple Rain” outfit on display at the Minnesota History Center, Friday, April 22, 2016, in St. Paul. The couple went to the museum after leaving First Avenue where the movie was filmed.
Susan Stonefield was among the hundreds who gathered outside Paisley Park, “the Graceland of Minnesota,” she said, where she placed a bouquet of purple daisies. “I had other things I was supposed to do, but I felt very compelled to go and pay my respects. He’s done a lot for music and the state. He put Minnesota on the map.”
First Avenue’s first all-night dance party was packed to capacity Thursday, but similar crowds were expected Friday and Saturday night. “The icing on the cake was people who came in at 5 a.m. [Friday] to dance for a while before going to work,” said general manager Nate Kranz.
Outside the club, a crowd of about 10,000 showed up for a Prince tribute block party that closed off 7th Street between Hennepin and First avenues. “We knew that would be the spot people needed to be,” said Hnilicka. “We all needed to have that giant ‘Purple Rain’ singalong. … People just took over the street, leaping and singing along.”
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who was part of the crowd, wasn’t surprised by the massive turnout. “Think about what Prince has meant to so many people across the globe, not to mention folks in the Twin Cities. … Prince made us cool. Prince really made his mark from here.”
Flowers and other tokens continued to pile up outside First Avenue under the star bearing Prince’s name. Someone brought a bucket of colored chalk that fans have used to cover the surrounding sidewalk with scrawled tributes.
“Prince loved Minneapolis, and Minneapolis will always love Prince,” said Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges. “The scene outside of First Avenue was as electric as Prince’s music, which seemed to flow out of every open car window downtown. Minneapolis cried and laughed and sang together, and we will continue to do so for a long time.”
Prince-related observances will continue throughout the weekend and into next week. “Purple Rain” will screen at multiple theaters, and the bells of Minneapolis City Hall will play some of Prince’s best-known songs from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Local record stores rapidly sold out of Prince’s music. The Electric Fetus, which Prince visited regularly, had to order about 100 copies of each of his albums. Employee Parker Weckwerth said he expects them all to be gone by the weekend.
Even though shoppers at Hymie’s Vintage Records also came up empty-handed, owner Laura Hoenack said the atmosphere in the shop was “sweet.”
“It’s sort of a strange thing but an awesome thing that the record store becomes a gathering place,” she said.
Area Bachman’s shops saw increased demand for flowers “especially in the purple color,” said marketing director Karen Bachman Thull. Many who knew the star personally chose to skip the public gatherings and mourn quietly.
Donna Gregory, a Minneapolis makeup artist who worked for Prince and his first wife, Mayte, in the 1990s, posted a lengthy tribute on Facebook sharing a few of her favorite memories.
“I was blessed and graced to be able to work with him,” she said. “He was so spiritual. There was such a purity, such a childlike truth in his genius.”
St. Paul teacher Ruth Krider started the day playing Prince songs for her second-graders at St. Anthony Park Elementary, then talked about his contributions to music and culture.
“His diversity of style, love of life and living who he was, living his art — for young children to have a role model like that is important,” she said.
Julie Nghi painted Prince’s symbol on Lauren Salgado’s nails.
612-673-4853 Staff writer Erin Golden contributed to this report.
By the way, the Electric Fetus is one of the best music shops ever! Been there many times.
[email protected]
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Since Prince and his music was a big part of the soundtrack of my life it is very difficult to choose a favorite but after much consideration I have to say:
"Baby I'm a Star"
Hey, look me over
Tell me do u like what u see?
Hey, I ain't got no money
But honey I'm rich on personality
Hey, check it all out
Baby I know what it's all about
Before the night is through
You will see my point of view
Even if I have to scream and shout....
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Doing the clubbing scene and I was out this night with who would father my two younger children. We worked at the same restaurant. We were just bantering work friends. He was the cook and I was a waitress. It was an after work, let's hit the club and have a couple drinks thing, other people went too and not a date.
We were dancing and I was in a rare confident "I'm the bomb" mood, plus I had just the right amount of drink in me to not give a f*ck about anyone. This song came on and I rocked it. Dancing and lip syncing the lyrics to him and doing a perfect turn at "Hey, check it all out". He was drooling, and I turned the charisma up to overdrive. We didn't get together that night but we both knew we were going to.
A nice video on the Strib website:
http://video.startribune.com/video-thousands-sing-purple-rain-in-downtown-minneapolis/376661591/
Wish we could have been there.
http://video.startribune.com/video-thousands-sing-purple-rain-in-downtown-minneapolis/376661591/
Wish we could have been there.
Article about Prince's philanthropy. Also a bit that mentions his troubled upbringing. Seems he had a hard time with his family of origin, which doesn't surprise me listening to the lyrics from When Doves Cry. Sounds like he got his talents genetically -- father was a musician, mother was a singer -- but also was brought up in a dysfunctional family, which is quite easy for many of us to relate to. "Father . . . too cold; . . . mother : she's never satisfied . . . why do we scream at each other?" Damn. RIP, Prince. You went too soon, but you deserve to rest.
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Sucide ruled out, foul play hasnt been. Also reports of percocet found per this link anyway: (im sure celebrity & death will always be rumors of drugs but the toxicology report hasnt come back yet):
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/live-prince-dead-updates-reaction-7805506
Googling just gave me either rumors or tributes so far.
Per the movie "Purple Rain" that Im watching on VH1, his dad was an abuser; beat him and his mom. But thats per the movie, unsure of whats per Prince.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/live-prince-dead-updates-reaction-7805506
Googling just gave me either rumors or tributes so far.
Per the movie "Purple Rain" that Im watching on VH1, his dad was an abuser; beat him and his mom. But thats per the movie, unsure of whats per Prince.
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