NucksPatsFan Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 http://www.tmz.com/2016/04/21/prince-medical-emergency-paisley-park/ http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/21/11480332/prince-has-died-tmz-reports?utm_campaign=theverge&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Quote Share on Facebook Tweet Share Pin TMZ is reporting that the musician known to the world as Prince has died, according to multiple sources. According to TMZ's report, Prince's body was discovered this morning in his Paisley Park home. He was 57 years old. One of the most influential musicians in pop, Prince produced 39 studio albums over the span of his decades-long career, selling more than 100 million copies and influencing countless genres. He enjoyed a recent revival with his Art Official Age album in 2014, and was at work on a memoir, tentatively titled Beautiful Ones. Quote Prince, the legendary musician who brought us countless hits, such as “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry,” has died, TMZ reports. He was 57. The award-winning artist died on Thursday at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota. The cause of death has yet to be released. The Huffington Post has reached out to his reps. Earlier this week, the performer was treated for the flu after his plane made an emergency landing. A representative for Prince told TMZ that the singer was feeling under the weather during his shows last week and began feeling worse on the plane. After the emergency landing, he was treated at a hospital and released three hours later. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Rest in peace one of the greatest icons of the music industry and one of my favourite artists. The 2007 Super Bowl performance is unforgettable. UPDATE on potential contributory factor in death: Overdose on Percocet Quote Prince had OD'd on Percocet days before his death, and he ingested so much, EMTs had to administer a "save shot" at the airport where his plane made an emergency landing to save his life. Sources in Moline, Illinois tell TMZ, Prince's entourage told responders he had taken the painkiller after his Atlanta concert which triggered the emergency. Percocet is a painkiller which contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, an opioid. It is highly addictive. We're told Prince was taking painkillers for a hip problem. We're told he had corrective surgery for his hips around 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Balboa Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 2016 has been a rough year for icons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Whoa no way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP, I don't wish ill will on anyone but for the longest time there was no artist I hated more than this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP...another one bites the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Dear celebrities Stop dying already Seriously, though, RIP Prince. Was never a big fan but he was talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tre Mac said: RIP, I don't wish ill will on anyone but for the longest time there was no artist I hated more than this guy. love him or hate him, he was incredibly talented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Balboa Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 1 minute ago, TimberWolf said: Dear celebrities Stop dying already Seriously, though, RIP Prince. Was never a big fan but he was talented. Would love to trade him, Bowie, 2/3 of the Bee Gees and Marley back for some other current music "artists". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 1 minute ago, stawns said: love him or hate him, he was incredibly talented Yup no denying that, just not my genre. Dat Chappelle skit tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I remember lining up for Purple Rain when it was released on video..good music in it....he had some good tunes...Raspberry Beret..Party like its 1999...and others. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Just now, ShakyWalton said: I remember lining up for Purple Rain when it was released on video..good music in it....he had some good tunes...Raspberry Beret..Party like its 1999...and others. RIP Little Red Corvette.......baby it's much too fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP.....and only 57..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 He could have easily have been another Hendrix. But fame and the "muse" got into his head. When he was focused he was one of the most talented guitarists around. Go to youtube and google "While my guitar gently weeps" With Prince, Lynne, and others. You may not like his "image". But he had far more musical talent than most hip-hop/rap guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Ghostsof1915 said: He could have easily have been another Hendrix. But fame and the "muse" got into his head. When he was focused he was one of the most talented guitarists around. Go to youtube and google "While my guitar gently weeps" With Prince, Lynne, and others. You may not like his "image". But he had far more musical talent than most hip-hop/rap guys. Yeah he was a very good axe man when he just jammed it the ef out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, stawns said: Little Red Corvette.......baby it's much too fast When Doves Cry was a cool song as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Aw man. I hate the term 'guilty pleasure' but his music fits the generally accepted description of a 'guilty pleasure'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: He could have easily have been another Hendrix. But fame and the "muse" got into his head. When he was focused he was one of the most talented guitarists around. Go to youtube and google "While my guitar gently weeps" With Prince, Lynne, and others. You may not like his "image". But he had far more musical talent than most hip-hop/rap guys. at one point he was considered the best guitar player of his generation.....or one of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, ShakyWalton said: When Doves Cry was a cool song as well. Listening to it right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 9 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: He could have easily have been another Hendrix. But fame and the "muse" got into his head. When he was focused he was one of the most talented guitarists around. Go to youtube and google "While my guitar gently weeps" With Prince, Lynne, and others. You may not like his "image". But he had far more musical talent than most hip-hop/rap guys. It's cool but lots of guitar players can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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