PRINCE …. “One year ago today …. he crossed the ‘Purple Bridge’ …. “!!

~~April 21, 2017~~ 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

I can’t believe how fast time flies.

A year ago we received the news of Prince passing.

He was found in Paisley Park, lifeless.

Many theories were presented, many half truths, many rumors.

No matter the reason, a huge musical giant, an amazing musician, a masterful influence was gone.

He crossed his ‘Purple Bridge”.

And left his many fans behind!

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From a Facebook Member, Josie Fletcher … had to share! 
Prince isn’t dead … he just hopped on his “Little Red Corvette” … with his “Raspberry Beret” … drove off through the “Purple Rain“, over “Graffiti Bridge” … under the “Cherry Moon“, partying like it’s “1999” … because this is what happens “When Doves Cry“!!

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, philanthropist, dancer and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range.

His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, “the most influential artists of the rock & roll era“.

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THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES

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~~A Look At Prince’s Minnesota Legacy~~

~~Published on Apr 19, 2017~~

We reflect on Prince’s life and legacy as we approach Friday’s sorrowful anniversary, reports Jennifer Mayerle.

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At the end of the day …. “#PrinceDay …. for his 58th Birthday …. “!!

~~June 7, 2016~~ 

PRINCE DAY

Prince’s Birthday Declared ‘Prince Day’ in Minnesota

Whether you’re a life-long fan or just discovering the “Purple Rain” singer, the images capture a man who wasn’t like the rest of music’s biggest stars.

As the day comes to an end, I find it fitting to post more information and videos about Prince.

The wizard of a generation, the genius of a lifetime.

Like no other ….

Gone too soon.

You are and will always be sorely missed.

Forever in our hearts and minds.

HortyRex©

Wear something purple!

Governor Mark Dayton has officially declared Tuesday, June 7, “Prince Day” in the late pop icon’s home state of Minnesota, according to the Associated Press. This special day marks what would have been the “Kiss” crooner’s 58th birthday.

The holiday was instated to pay tribute to the seven-time Grammy winner’s contributions to music and entertainment, as well as his lesser-known philanthropy work.

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Prince’s Life in Pictures
As fans will recall, Prince was passionate about his suburban roots and made a concerted effort to stay out of the Hollywood fray by choosing to settle down in Chanhassen, Minnesota, at his Paisley Park compound.

As Us Weekly previously reported, the legendary singer died at age 57 after he was found unresponsive in an elevator at his home on Thursday, April 21. His death was the result of “self-administered” Fentanyl toxicity, according to the medical examiner’s office.

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~~GALLERY of MANY PHOTOS~~ 

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~~Prince the Artist and Musical Innovator~~

~~Published on Apr 22, 2016~~

Prince Rogers Nelson was pronounced dead at the age of 57 at his Paisley Park residence in Minnesota.

~~Best Songs from the Legend’s Life~~

~~Published on Apr 22, 2016~~

A Look Back at the Music of Prince

The music legend was a seven-time Grammy winner with hits like “Purple Rain” and “1999.”

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To start the day …. “Happy Birthday, Prince …. Rest In Purple Power”!!

~~June 7, 2016~~ 

BITTERSWEET CELEBRATION

A big day today …. Prince would have turned 58 years old.

Yet, he’s gone …. gone too soon.

From a Facebook Member, Josie Fletcher … had to share! 
Prince isn’t dead … he just hopped on his “Little Red Corvette” … with his “Raspberry Beret” … drove off through the “Purple Rain“, over “Graffiti Bridge” … under the “Cherry Moon“, partying like it’s “1999” … because this is what happens “When Doves Cry“!!

Rest in Purple Power!

HortyRex©

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He was a musical innovator and known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range.

His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year of his eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists- “the most influential artists of the rock & roll era”.

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~Diamonds and Pearls – Prince & Rosie Gaines Music Video 1991~

~Published on May 1, 2016~

Prince & Rosie Gaines Music Video 1991 HD

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At the end of the day …. “ 🎼🎼 Lucine Fyelon Cover …. Purple Rain 🎼🎼 …. “!!

~~May 1, 2016~~

LUCINE FYELON’S COVER 

Violinist, Singer, songwriter Lucine Fyelon has been performing and recording with the music industry’s most prestigious and accomplished artists.

Her musical style includes combining R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, EDM, Classical, Middle Eastern, and Blues which has lead her to perform and record with Madonna, Quincy Jones, Miley Cyrus, Lauryn Hill, Herbie Hancock, Foo Fighters, Ricky Martin, John Williams, David Foster, Brittney Spears, and many more.

~BACKGROUND~

Born in Armenia, Lucine comes from a family of classically trained European musicians. Her mother is a concert pianist and father is a violinist. Lucine was 5 years old when she started playing the violin.

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~~LUCINE’S GALLERY~~ 

 

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Here’s my tribute to a true musician whose music will live for many years to come. RIP Prince

~~Purple Rain~~

Lucine Fyelon Cover

~~Published on May 1, 2016~~

Thank you Prince.

You will be missed!

We ALL are connected through MUSIC!! 

We ALL are ONE!! 

At the end of the day …. “Prince’s Moments …. Like No Other”!!

~~April 25, 2016~~ 

 

PRINCE

We ALL are connected through MUSIC!!

American musician Prince achieved wide fame in the 1980s with ‘1999‘ and ‘Purple Rain,’ the latter album also serving as the soundtrack for the popular film of the same name. Later Prince albums included ‘Sign ‘O’ the Times,’ ‘Diamonds and Pearls‘ and ‘Musicology.’

 Synopsis
Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Prince’s early music career saw the release of Prince, Dirty Mind and Controversy – all of which created controversy due to their fusion of religious and sexual themes. He then released the albums 1999 and Purple Rain, cementing his superstar status with No. 1 hits like “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy.”

A seven-time Grammy winner, Prince had a prodigious output that included later albums like Diamonds and Pearls, The Gold Experience and Musicology.

He died on April 21, 2016.

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From a dear Facebook Friend

My Take …

This artist did a lot (silently) for charity ….
He fought the Record Company and won ….
He was loved by many ….
His hometown loved him ….
Helped many artists ….
Helped many young people ….
Amazing Talent ….
…. HE wanted to be private ….
So …. for TMZ, tabloids …. I don’t care what drugs he was taking.

And don’t speculate  ….

ALLOW HIM his privacy ….

Plenty of normal people die.

They have been eating themselves to death every day, take prescription drugs for pain and sleep.

Many smoke themselves to death.

Many just lay around and abuse their body.  We don’t report on them ….
Leave Prince alone.

Rest In Peace, Prince.

Thank you for the great music …. and so much more.

Leigh S.

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~~Prince’s Shadiest/Divo Moments~~

~~Published on Mar 25, 2016~~

Prince’s Shadiest/Divo Moments is finally here

Killer Queen

I’m learning to love him more and more, each day.

As I learn more about him as a musician, philanthropist and exceptional human being.

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We ALL are ONE!! 

At the end of the day …. “Our Prince is Gone …. Another Gone Too Soon”!!

~~April 21, 2016~~ 

OUR PRINCE IS GONE

As I was puttering through Facebook, Twitter and the blogosphere, this huge headline comes across …

BREAKING: PRINCE DEAD AT 57!

No, I couldn’t believe it.

Just a while before I was posting about the Queen of England celebrating her 90th birthday!

Not our Prince!!

Yet, it kept coming from so many different sources and outlets.

It was true.

“Prince Rogers Nelson ” ….. may he rest in peace.

Those who stay behind … deal with sadness and loss!!

HortyRex©

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. Prince was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range. He was widely regarded as the pioneer of Minneapolis sound. His music combined rock, R&B, soul, funk, hip hop, disco, psychedelia, jazz, and pop.

Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and developed an interest in music at an early age, writing his first song at age seven. After recording songs with his cousin’s band 94 East, 19-year-old Prince recorded several unsuccessful demo tapes before releasing his debut album For You in 1978, under the guidance of manager Owen Husney.

In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released Purple Rain, which served as the soundtrack to his film debut of the same name. A prolific songwriter, Prince in the 1980’s wrote songs for and produced work by many other acts, often under pseudonyms.

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1984 was a big year in music: Michael Jackson’s Thriller continued to dominate the charts, Bruce Springsteen released Born in the U.S.A. and Americans were dancing to the Footloose soundtrack.

But the album that stayed at the top of the Billboard 200 ranking for the longest that year was Prince‘s Purple Rain.

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How Prince’s <i>Purple Rain</i> Totally Dominated 1984

~~Prince Dead: Legendary ‘Purple Rain’ Singer Dies at 57~~

~~Published on Apr 21, 2016~~

Prince has died at the age of 57.

The legendary singer-songwriter passed away at his Paisley Park studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on Thursday, April 21.

~~Prince Performs “Purple Rain” During Downpour … Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show NFL~~

~~Published on Feb 12, 2016~~

Take a look at Prince’s iconic Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show through a rain and wind storm. Setlist included: “We Will Rock You”, “Let’s Go Crazy”, “Baby I’m a Star”, “Proud Mary”, “All Along the Watchtower”, “Best of You”, and “Purple Rain”

Purple Rain is a song classified as a power ballad, combining rock, pop and gospel.

It was written by Prince and The Revolution,in 1984.

We ALL are ONE!! 

We ALL are connected through MUSIC!!