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Pres. Obama comments on the passing of Prince... (Original Post) ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 OP
Nice, bet he and Michelle get down to ghostsinthemachine Apr 2016 #1
It's almost a certainty. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #2
This one? malaise Apr 2016 #4
I was waiting for this malaise Apr 2016 #3
You're most welcome, malaise. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #5
Stole your GIF...hope you don't mind. What a sad day this is. Lochloosa Apr 2016 #6
Don't mind at all, found it on the google. It is sad, indeed. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #10
Well said Hulk Apr 2016 #7
and real knowledge of music KT2000 Apr 2016 #8
So beautifully and intelligently said. Surya Gayatri Apr 2016 #9
O}-+-> Hissyspit Apr 2016 #11
RIP Prince. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2016 #12
Nice cover-up! KamaAina Apr 2016 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Apr 2016 #14
RIP Prince, and thank you Mr President Hekate Apr 2016 #15
whatd he say? i cant see images nt retrowire Apr 2016 #16
President Obama: ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2016 #20
One of the most talented artists of my generation! Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #17
Perfectly and beautifully said. emmadoggy Apr 2016 #18
K&R BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #19
K&R!!!!!!! beaglelover Apr 2016 #21

ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)
1. Nice, bet he and Michelle get down to
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 04:12 PM
Apr 2016

The Purple One? Prince probaby was the background music for their love life.

Response to ChisolmTrailDem (Original post)

 

ChisolmTrailDem

(9,463 posts)
20. President Obama:
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 09:31 PM
Apr 2016

"Today, the world lost a creative icon," President Obama wrote on Facebook. "Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer.

“A strong spirit transcends rules,” Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him."

Dustlawyer

(10,495 posts)
17. One of the most talented artists of my generation!
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 06:22 PM
Apr 2016

This has already been an extraordinarily bad year for musicians dying.

I was a DJ for 15 years with my peak time about the same time as Prince's, late 70's - early 90's. I would get tired of songs quick playing 8 hours a night, but never tired of Prince. The Purple Rain soundtrack is one of the all time best!

BumRushDaShow

(129,053 posts)
19. K&R
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 07:29 PM
Apr 2016

Plus he mentored a number of female performers & groups like Vanity 6, Apollonia & Sheila E.

Man - I just noticed that Google just made their logo purple! Damn.

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