2016 has been a bitter pill for music fans, and it isn’t getting any easier to swallow.
Prince Rogers Nelson (better known by his mononym: Prince) passed away today at the age of 57 – leaving behind a legendary and diverse catalog of music that is only rivaled by his infamous work ethic.
Prince was always the epitome of cool: a masterclass songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist that could outplay, outdance, and outsing any performer you could put in front of him (all while wearing heels that would put a KISS cover band to shame). He steadily released new and inventive music for his fans – writing, recording, and performing up until his final day, releasing four albums in the last 18 months.
Even with his wealth of talent, showmanship, and incredible success – he remained astonishingly humble and maintained a wicked sense of humor. His songs are timeless; his performances were electric, and his loss is profound.
The band upstairs just got a little bigger and a lot more talented. Rest In Peace.
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