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[Daft Punk]

Is this even a big deal? Who even knows any prince songs besides purple rain?

LOLOL SO FUNNEH RIGHT GUYZ

 

[TuXx]

Jesus, 2016 is taking everyone.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

RIP

Dude had a massive effect on my early musical taste in the early-to-mid '80s with stuff he wrote, produced, and performed.

 

[Unison]

The entire 1989 Batman movie soundtrack.

Stop shit posting.

The man is dead, let's not bring up his worst moments.

 

[Jigorath]

Damn.

RIP

 

[Violence Jack]

Is this even a big deal? Who even knows any prince songs besides purple rain?

Get the fuck out.

 

[Beefy]

That is correct. I can't think of any theological reason he would have refused flu/pneumonia treatment.

There is a rumour that he had aids.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Lets not forget all the hit songs he wrote for other people. Like Sinead O' Connors biggest hit and the Bangles's Manic Monday and a few others

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Get the fuck out.

he did, drop it

 

[Oveja Negra]

Damn, totally unexpected for me.

I'm not a fan of his entire catalog, but I recognize he was a true genius.

RIP

Fucking 2016 :/

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Every celebrity death thread somebody has to shit it up. Not nearly as bad as "remember that David Bowie had shaky sexual assault allegations" stuff from the Bowie thread.

 

[LiK]

No need to quote that dude anymore. He's gone.

 

[Dishwalla]

MTV pre-empted whatever Rob Dyrdek program they were showing and are now airing Prince videos.

 

[Cranster]

Is this even a big deal? Who even knows any prince songs besides purple rain?

GTFO!

 

[OverBlood 3]

Fucking fucking shit...

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

Yep...alt account for sure. Your name is already a giveaway

Have fun trolling I guess?

Have any idea what their main is? I'd just rather block that kind of person outright if this is how they're going to act in the wake of someone's death.

You can message me so as not to put them on the spot.

 

[Lightning_Roller]

ITS ONLY BEEN ALMOST FOUR DAMN MONTHS!! FOUR! Why 2016?!


Rip prince.

 

[eddie4]

I'm being quoted a lot but i'm not seeing any songs being named...

read brah: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_singles_discography

edit: oh you're banned.

 

[Earendil]

There is a rumour that he had aids.

I didn't know him, but I have friends who did. If I hear anything, I'll try to post it.

 

[Ridley327]

Stop shit posting.

The man is dead, let's not bring up his worst moments.

If the likes of Partyman and Trust are someone's worst moments, those highs must have orbited the solar system a hundred times by now.

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

I'm gonna cry when I belt out Adore in the shower after I go bike today.

this is the worst celeb death of all time to me.

MJs death hit me hard, and I knew the only person who could somewhat match the scope was Prince.

And here we are...

Bowie was pretty big too.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Wow, I don't believe it.

RIP

One of those artists whose music I've always appreciated, but never got to see live in concert. I've been a fan for over 30 years!!

What a sad day.

 

[Ric Flair]

He was the one artist I REALLY wanted to see before it was too late, such a shame.

 

[Unison]

If the likes of Partyman and Trust are someone's worst moments, those highs must have orbited the solar system a hundred times by now.

I will stick to Sign O' the Times, thanks.

 

[Tagyhag]

RIP, dude had the charisma of a god. Would have loved to see him collab with Freddie Mercury.

No need to quote that dude anymore. He's gone.

And unlike Prince, he'll be forgotten about before the day's over.

 

[Eleuin]

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Stop shit posting.

The man is dead, let's not bring up his worst moments.

Don't you dare. Scandalous is a jam. A certified jam.

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

MTV pre-empted whatever Rob Dyrdek program they were showing and are now airing Prince videos.

Pretty sad it took the death of Prince to make them start playing music videos again.

 

[blackflag]

I can only assume his debauchery caught up with him in the end. Wealthy 57 year olds shouldn't be dying of flu.

What a terrible year this has been for the world of music.

You don't know what you are talking about. I know 2 people that died from the flu this year. 1 was healthy and young, 1 was old.

 

[jblank83]

He went too early. I wonder what the cause was.

Rest in peace to an artist who made some of the best music of his time.

 

[rukland]

I live in Minnesota, I have seen him in public. I am a huge fan and right now all I can do is cry. A local radio station as soon as the news broke switched to playing nothing but his music. My day is over.

RIP to a true legend.

 

[mr jones]

His live shows were legendary.

He plays the drums. He plays the piano. He plays bass. Y'all know how he does on the guitar. He'd play them all, while showing off other members in his kick ass band. I remember when he did a rendition of Seven and it blew my mind. There was just him and the drummer playing and Prince sang with such a passion like nothing else id heard from him before.

He's a celebrity, and I don't know him personally. But as someone who played music, this one hurts.

 

[OverBlood 3]

https://vimeo.com/127420103

 

[JohnTinker]

Reminder that Prince kept FIVE POUNDS OF DUNKAROOS in his fridge: http://heavytable.com/whats-in-princes-fridge/

 

[Doc Holliday]

My favorite Prince songs,

Beautiful Ones
Purple Rain
Darling Nicki
Little red Corvette
I would Die 4 u

 

[Auctopus]

2016 is on a warpath.

RIP, true artist.

 

[Measley]

read brah: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_singles_discography

edit: oh you're banned.

Wow, the man was prolific. I forgot about a few of those.

 

[Wyndstryker]

2016 stop.

RIP

 

[Unison]

I would Die 4 u

This will never sound the same now.

 

[dskillzhtown]

Got like three radio stations right now playing Prince songs, the one alternative rock station has played several in a row now, and the Bob FM station has played a couple.

I am awaiting XM to put up a pop up station in tribute.

 

[Mariolee]

Holy moly. Never listened to his music but the fact my knowledge of him shows the long shadow of influence he cast among the artists I did listen to. One of the greats lost again. Rest in peace.

 

[Cuburt]

Oh shit RIP

 

[Mortemis]

Oh my fucking God

I think I heard he was sick, but man I never thought he'd go so quick

Another amazing musician lost. RIP

 

[gundamkyoukai]

Okay this came out of no where RIP.

 

[Measley]

If the likes of Partyman and Trust are someone's worst moments, those highs must have orbited the solar system a hundred times by now.

A-fucking men.

 

[Robso]

Is this even a big deal? Who even knows any prince songs besides purple rain?

Those with any musical taste do. His music is fantastic.

 

[HiiiLife]

Is this even a big deal? Who even knows any prince songs besides purple rain?

Was it worth it?

 

[whytemyke]

Fuck, this is horrible news. Definitely one of my favorite artists of all time, one of the most talented all around musicians.

This is MJ all over again.

2 of my top 3 musicians are now deceased.

Uncle Kracker, you're on the clock!

Spoiler

sorry, just thought a light joke might cheer people up

 

[benzy]

re-posting from the bottom of the page,

1983.

James Brown performing a show, brings up Michael Jackson from the crowd. Michael then tells something to James in his ear.

"Give him a big round of applause because he just INSISTED that I introduce PRINCE!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHaFj7gOWh4

Prince piggyback rode a dude to the stage. Lmao

 

[supernormal]

Is it me or have we enough celebrity icons die this year?

This man will live forever through his music and hopefully people will keep enjoying Prince for generations to come.