R.I.P.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/663243/Prince-dead-aged-57

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/21/entertainment/prince-estate-death/

Man, dropping like flies this week!

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/05/world/gallery/people-we-lost-2016/index.html

Thanks for all the funk, little purple man. 

Quote from: NAKID on April 21, 2016, 10:21:32 AM

Man, dropping like flies this week!

I say it again, 2016 is NOT a celebrity year

RIP

I always liked that cat. IIRC he was self taught on reading and writing music (?). He had mad guitar skills. He steps in here at 3:23.

http://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

Quote from: kopfjäger on April 21, 2016, 02:46:49 PM
RIP

I always liked that cat. IIRC he was self taught on reading and writing music (?). He had mad guitar skills. He steps in here at 3:23.

http://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

That. Was. Awesome.


R.I.P.

Quote from: Oldfisti on April 21, 2016, 06:42:49 PM

That. Was. Awesome.


R.I.P.

Yeah.

Got a clip of the flourish at the end of "Let's go Crazy"?

Quote from: koko64 on April 21, 2016, 09:36:30 PM
Yeah.

Got a clip of the flourish at the end of "Let's go Crazy"?

He starts burning it down at 2:10

http://youtu.be/2XMgtqS2clw

Cheers.

Shit, I forgot how off the fashion was and how big the hair was in the 80s. A dark time indeed.

As you might imagine, he was a pretty big deal here in MN.

I live about an hour's drive from his home/studio, and he would frequently (and randomly) throw fan parties at his place. If you got wind of it and got in you were guaranteed several hours of superb entertainment, often running until dawn. The last of these was held the night of April 16. I regret not being able to attend one of these, I would always find out about them too late.

The guy was a huge proponent of local young musicians, and was known for showing up secretly at local venues and offering studio time and guidance to help folks reach the next level. How cool is that?

Last night in Minneapolis there was a massive vigil in the streets outside First Avenue, where Purple Rain was filmed, with a party inside running from 11:00 PM and running all night. Probably still going on as I type this. Fitting, since he was known for going onstage late and playing for hours and hours.

And many major bridges and structures in the Twin Cities were bathed in purple lights all night in tribute.

Dancing and partying all night long to celebrate his passing.

Now THAT was a life well lived.

And a hearty +1 to this quote:

Quote from: Speedbag on April 21, 2016, 10:30:36 AM
Thanks for all the funk, little purple man. 

Quote from: Duck-Stew on April 22, 2016, 06:29:22 AM
Dancing and partying all night long to celebrate his passing.

Now THAT was a life well lived.

And a hearty +1 to this quote:

I approve that message.

More goodness.

"Creep" - Prince at Coachella 2008 (Uploaded via Permission from Radiohead & NPG Music Publishing)

Once in an interview, after being asked the question, "What’s it like to be the best guitar player alive," Eric Clapton responded, "I don’t know, ask Prince."


RESPECT.     

Quote from: Oldfisti on April 21, 2016, 06:42:49 PM

That. Was. Awesome.


R.I.P.

Yeah, he wasn't playing the guitar, he was PERFORMING!