It was reported by TMZ that Prince (57) was found dead at his Paisley Park studio in Minnesota.
"Well, at the time, I thought nothing of it", Day said, when asked about the last time they saw each other. Her solo album is one of the best things to emerge from the Paisley Park label-it has slinky funk ("Mia Bocca"), moving ballads ("With You"), and a tour-de-force closer ("Baby, You're a Trip").
The power of Prince was felt across the whole music industry.
FILE - In this January 22, 1985 file photo, Prince performs in concert at Riverfront Coliseum during his Purple Rain Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Larson felt isolated a year ago when Prince died - traveling on business with co-workers who didn't share her grief.
Prince was a Minnesotan who touched hearts across oceans - and blocks away from Paisley Park.
Prince's commercial legacy continues to be surrounded in controversy. (Advisers to Prince's estate have addressed those concerns before.) Day is one of those skeptics. "Energy. That's what I think is his biggest attribute, energy". "Sometimes, I believe Wes doesn't get the credit he deserves, and I'm thrilled that we get to feature him in this video".
One of Prince's long-time collaborators has described his "only regret" on the anniversary of the performer's death.
In White House Super Bowl ceremony, a picture lies
Thank you to the President for hosting this honorary celebration and for supporting our team for as long as I can remember. The Patriots themselves took corrective action, calling out the Times for running photos that "lack context".
She planned pilgrimages to the Minneapolis house made famous in the movie "Purple Rain" and to Prince's old neighborhood.
Who died today? In case you forgot, iconic singer Prince died previous year on this day (April 21) and was collectively mourned by family, friends, and the world.
Day's musical tribute to Prince, "Over That Rainbow", nearly didn't see the light of day.
Day notes that Prince had previously "called a few times" asking for the band to come in, but "we never heard anything", says Day, adding that Prince "was the kind of guy who had no problem with changing his mind".
Apparently a typical move for Prince, Parke's invitation to the Paisley party came out of the blue.
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Speaking of his decision to release the book, Picturing Prince, Steve, 53, said: "When someone passes, they can become mythological".
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