OMG - PRINCE DIED

[wowhead]

I just can't even. I'm still not over Glenn Frey's death. My heart hurts.

[Moe]

Apr 21, 2016 14:09:07 GMT -5 cinderbella said:

I'm going to see Amy Schumer tonight at the Target Center which is across the street from First Avenue. It's going to be an interesting scene.

I am too.

I'm definitely going early - I suspect it might be chaotic.  Or somber, this entire city is right now.

[karenj]

It's not like I "knew" him or anything but it was such a shock when I heard.  He was a big part of my childhood growing up.  Who could forget purple rain?  It is just so sad.

[MeMyselfandI]

I'm at work, was down in our lab, analyzing some samples, playing Purple Rain and crying. This one hit me hard.

[gummybear]

Even Obama issued a statement

Today, the world lost a creative icon. 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.

[franklin]

Apr 21, 2016 14:20:27 GMT -5 Moe said:

Apr 21, 2016 14:09:07 GMT -5 cinderbella said:

I'm going to see Amy Schumer tonight at the Target Center which is across the street from First Avenue. It's going to be an interesting scene.

I am too.

I'm definitely going early - I suspect it might be chaotic.  Or somber, this entire city is right now.

That could be pretty amazing. Has first ave said they'll be doing anything, "officially"?

[venice2007]

:-(

[cinderbella]

Apr 21, 2016 15:04:41 GMT -5 franklin said:

Apr 21, 2016 14:20:27 GMT -5 Moe said:

I am too.

I'm definitely going early - I suspect it might be chaotic.  Or somber, this entire city is right now.

That could be pretty amazing. Has first ave said they'll be doing anything, "officially"?

Not that I've seen. There's a huge memorial outside that's been growing all afternoon but I haven't heard of anything inside yet.

[flex]

Totally shocked. What an amazing guitarist. RIP sweet Prince.

[mrsd2006]

Apr 21, 2016 14:13:45 GMT -5 @historychick79 said:

Apr 21, 2016 12:21:29 GMT -5 mrsd2006 said:

It's like when Michael Jackson died all over again. Such disbelief.

I feel like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Madonna represent so much of the pop culture/music for the 80's and early 90's for me. While Madonna is certainly talented at giving a show, it's so sad to me that the true artists and muscians from that period are gone. 

I saw Duran Duran the other night. I'm so stuck in the 80s. They were the best. 

[ciescalove]

I just read they found him in an elevator. That makes me even more sad. He died alone in an elevator :-(

[cinderbella]

www.theonion.com/article/nation-too-sad-fuck-even-though-its-what-prince-wo-52791

[cuddlyevil]

Yep. I am listening to GO96.3 right now (will never, ever listen to The Current again) and wishing I was with Barb at First Avenue.

[nahoku]

I haven't heard of any official tributes but the 35W bridge will be lit up purple tonight.

[nahoku]

Apr 21, 2016 15:24:24 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Yep. I am listening to GO96.3 right now (will never, ever listen to The Current again) and wishing I was with Barb at First Avenue.

Why?

[cuddlyevil]

Apr 21, 2016 15:25:25 GMT -5 nahoku said:

Apr 21, 2016 15:24:24 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Yep. I am listening to GO96.3 right now (will never, ever listen to The Current again) and wishing I was with Barb at First Avenue.

Why?

Because of what they handled letting Barb go. She's an old friend and I'm protective, she got the shaft.

[cuddlyevil]

Apr 21, 2016 15:25:49 GMT -5 c7 said:

I was seriously holding it together until this popped up on FB.

[cinderbella]

KARE is reporting a Prince themed dance party tonight until 11?

I haven't seen a confirmation from First Ave though.

[nahoku]

Apr 21, 2016 15:26:27 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Apr 21, 2016 15:25:25 GMT -5 nahoku said:

Why?

Because of what they handled letting Barb go. She's an old friend and I'm protective, she got the shaft.

Gotcha. I agree and I miss hearing her on there. I do like 96.3, too, though!

[cuddlyevil]

Apr 21, 2016 15:28:23 GMT -5 nahoku said:

Apr 21, 2016 15:26:27 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Because of what they handled letting Barb go. She's an old friend and I'm protective, she got the shaft.

Gotcha. I agree and I miss hearing her on there. I do like 96.3, too, though!

Yeah, they've really done a pretty good job of building the station. 

She started crying during one of her last mic breaks  

[nahoku]

Apr 21, 2016 15:30:23 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Why does everybody keep dying? I love you all. Even the ones who don't was their hands.

Because, Dick Move, life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last.

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[elleblue]

Apr 21, 2016 15:32:18 GMT -5 nahoku said:

Apr 21, 2016 15:30:23 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Why does everybody keep dying? I love you all. Even the ones who don't was their hands.

Because, Dick Move, life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last.

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[keyslover]

Apr 21, 2016 15:28:22 GMT -5 cinderbella said:

KARE is reporting a Prince themed dance party tonight until 11?

I haven't seen a confirmation from First Ave though.

It's on their FB page.

No cover. All ages. Starting at 11.

Eta- all ages = 18+

[auberge]

I feel so sad. Like crying at my desk. His music reminds so much of my childhood. There are too many songs to name. My sister had a life sized poster that we would literally blow kisses to.

RIP Prince. I will never forget you.

[exploding people]

Apr 21, 2016 15:38:21 GMT -5 keyslover said:

Apr 21, 2016 15:28:22 GMT -5 cinderbella said:

KARE is reporting a Prince themed dance party tonight until 11?

I haven't seen a confirmation from First Ave though.

It's on their FB page.

No cover. All ages. Starting at 11.

Eta- all ages = 18+

Yep, 11pm until 7am.

[auberge]

Came back to my desk and randomly my screen is purple. No joke

Nooo!!!!!

Attachments:

[exploding people]

Apr 21, 2016 12:58:26 GMT -5 c7 said:

Apr 21, 2016 12:50:46 GMT -5 @imback said:

A little weird, but I get it.  It's how connected you feel to a cultural figure and that differs for different people, but it felt a touch soon to hear someone say it.  

I can't believe how young some of these deaths are coming.  Bowie was 69.  Rickman was 69.  And Prince at just 57.  Too young all of them.

And none of them are related to drug use! At least no one has yet mentioned drugs in relation to Prince.

Tragic. Truly.

The only place I've seen drug speculation (so far) is in comment sections. Fortunately they've all been quickly refuted by other commenters. 

[Moe]

Apr 21, 2016 15:28:22 GMT -5 cinderbella said:

KARE is reporting a Prince themed dance party tonight until 11?

I haven't seen a confirmation from First Ave though.

First Ave confirmed. It's at 11, no cover.

Ubers are going to be redonk in surges.

[pagas]

F is dancing to Baby I'm a Star for her recital next week. Her dance teacher told her about Prince passing away today, she was sad.

[lilafowler]

Apr 21, 2016 15:30:23 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I said:

Why does everybody keep dying? I love you all. Even the ones who don't wash their hands.

❤️❤️❤️