Very sad. When I was in high school two artists really emerged at nearly the same time and were very popular. Michael Jackson and Prince. I always liked Prince better. As I found his music to be more creative and edgier. Despite his enormous popularity, his music seemed to be less packaged "pop" and more real creativity. He pushed the envelope not only with his music but also his image. But I respected and enjoyed his talent. He will be missed.
After seeing a few stories about emergency landing and hospitalization a few days back, I wasn't so surprised. Though much of his music and image was too edgy for my tastes, some fit just fine. He will be missed.
Too many musicians (and music-related) have already passed this year: Prince Merle Haggard David Bowie Glenn Frey Keith Emerson Malik Isaac Taylor (A Tribe Called Quest, aka Phife Dawg) Frank Sinatra, Jr. Joey Feek Denise Matthews (Vanity) Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire) Paul Kantner Dale "Buffin" Griffin (Mott the Hoople drummer) Pete Zorn (Steeleye Span) Gib Guilbeau (The Flying Burrito Brothers) Jack Hammer (wrote "Great Balls of Fire") Natalie Cole Sir George Martin (Beatles producer) Robert Stigwood (Manager of Cream and the Bee Gees) Aaron Huffman (Harvey Danger bassist) Andy Newman (Thunderclap Newman) Lennie Baker (Sha Na Na) Johnny Murphy (The Commitments) Chris Finley (Herman's Hermits) Paul Gordon (The B-52's keyboardist)
I really liked some of his music... I am saddened of his passing. I am hopeful his family and friends find peace.
I enjoyed much of his work, and am saddened by his sudden passing. He was a tremendous talent. R.I.P. Mr. Nelson
Damn.....There are people dying that have never died before. I like some of Prince's music, and it's hard not to respect his peerless musical talent. Prince definitely made a positive contribution to humanity!!! Unfortunately....we're all only here for a very short time. Fair Winds and Following Seas..... ****Did I hear that he left some unreleased works behind???
