Prince Band • Page 4

That's amazing, I wish I was in Minneapolis to experience that.

Music is the best goddamn thing in the world.

 

Purple Rain all morning today. What an album.

 

Amazing. Respect.

 

Fans flock to First Avenue to honor Prince

 

Damn I think this is the first time you've ever had an avatar other than Bruce.

 

Why There Will Never Be Another Prince

 

I know this isn't much of a contribution or anything new to say, but I'm really upset about Prince's passing and hope it wasn't a drug overdose. I know I'm not alone in saying I've been playing his music ever since I heard.

 

Some more videos of the events outside First Ave last night: Long into the night, Minnesotans celebrate the life and music of Prince

 

Been reading a lot on him since the news broke. Personally, I've always appreciated him based on his sheer musical talent, which was always good enough for me. But there's been a lot of great pieces on how he influenced views and pushed boundaries on gender roles, artist rights and more. Hopefully, even if you aren't a fan and/or don't plan on becoming one, you can find some time to read some of these pieces or listen to a few of the podcasts out there that go into far greater detail on how far his reach was.

 

Someday I will purify myself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. Someday.

 

Ehhhh I wouldn't say it's the cleanest lake ever

 

I could actually see this happening

Metropolitan Airports Commission: Rename Terminal 1 of MSP International Airport to Prince Rogers Nelson Terminal

 

Doesn't matter. I will be spiritually cleansed.

 

I hate that I always do this but when someone passes I go over their discography and fill in the gaps of what I've missed. I was a big-ish Prince fan but there was still a lot I missed, so it's been a real treat starting from the beginning and going through it all. Wish it was under better circumstances that I was hearing all this now.

 

I do the same thing, as do (I think) most people. There are four or five Prince albums I love, but he's put a ton of stuff out and with his policies about the Internet, it's hard to get a lot of it without paying big. I guess we just take some artists for granted in their lifetime.

 

Just listened to his debut, For You, for the first time. "I'm Yours" is such a jam.

 

SNL's currently doing a tribute and showing his performances on the show over the years. So good so far

 

Updated the OP with this week's "Classic Artists" post for him.

 

I watched Purple Rain for the first time last night. The performances were pretty awesome

 

Thing I always forget that cracks me up about that movie is that "Computer Blue" and "Darling Nikki" are supposed to be examples of music that's so insular nobody wants to hear it. Meanwhile one of those is a beloved signature track of his. Haha

 

It was also really unclear why "Darling Nikki" was so upsetting for Apollonia and the club owner