Like many I'm sure that didn't want to, I did think about that day (God forbid if it ever happened, I used to think) and although I knew that he would get some reaction, (most of all from fans like us), I never in my life, thought that his death would get the global reaction it has. It's shocking! His death has affected others in ways I never thought it would. I pray that somehow, God has given him a view of it, to see just how much he was loved.

Genesia said:

lwr001 said:

Like i livein Boston,, for the governor to light the Zakim Bridge , Government Center and SOuth Staion purple is a testament..Repub governor btw

What does that have to do with the price of pork?

nothing at all other than he transcended politics; that alll..deval patrick AA , dem gov was in office when MJ died and did nothing..how's that for context

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Most of the people who run the media now are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This is the prime age range to be a Prince fan.

I haven't been able to watch much of it - it's too real for me. But from what little bit I have seen and what I've heard, it does surprise me a bit, yes.

I knew he was beloved by fans and musicians, but I didn't expect this level of overwhelmingly positive sentiment about him. It makes me mushy to think about it.

lwr001 said:

Like i livein Boston,, for the governor to light the Zakim Bridge , Government Center and SOuth Staion purple is a testament..Repub governor btw

Wow!

I always assumed it would be a huge media event and people would show their appreciation for Prince on a massive scale. I do think the attention will die down soonish, depending on both when the tribute concert happens and when the results of the autopsy are in

IstenSzek said:

lrn36 said:

Most of the people who run the media now are in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This is the prime age range to be a Prince fan.

i was thinking the same thing,, regardless of color, religion, politics, most folks who are in power grew up with Prince

lwr001 said:

He deserves it no doubt, but never thought it will.

I am not surprised by the outpouring of greif from the celebrities and others - he was a major influence in everyones life.

I dig the fact that the newscasters are wearing purple and speaking highly of him.

I did not think he would be shown so much love. Despite all the respect he had from the music community, It seemed the press largely ignored him because he didn't play their game. Seeing the outpouring of love and respectful coverage is very comforting. I honestly thought I would have to hurt some people.

I'm shocked but pleased.

I really did not expect the level of coverage that his death received in the UK. It has been quite amazing.

The thing is that Prince could have been voted Artist most likely to live past 100 years old just a few weeks ago.

In that context, when I thought of the coverage Prince would receive upon his death, I imagined a world decades from now where he'd be long semi-retired, still renowned but for a dwindling group of songs as his original fans died (mostly before he would).

Instead he died young and gold-plated iconic. I'm happy he's getting the recongition he's getting, but not about the way he got that attention. It is far more than I expected only because he wasn't supposed to fucking die to begin with.

(Pardon my French).

pdiddy2011 said:

Bohemian67 said:

I've always thought Prince was a second Beethoven. A classic artist who in hundreds of years will not be forgotten. In Utrecht in NL , De Dom (City Cathedral) played its bell chimes in Purple Rain. What an honour. Hope the link works from outside the country...Scroll down in the link to hit play

http://nieuws.tpo.nl/nieuws-video/domtoren-in-utrecht-speelt-purple-rain/

thanks

To the dutch people.

SPYZFAN1 said:

I dig the fact that the newscasters are wearing purple and speaking highly of him.

this...across all networks, local, national and international,

There's one thing I know for sure.

There will never be another like Prince.

Never, never, never.

Its overwhelming.

I love it and hate it at the same time.

AnnaSantana said:

No, but I would never have thought he would die at 57. If he had died 20-30 years from now, it wouldn't be like this. It was so sudden and unexpected. He was loved and respected and we weren't ready. It is good to see all the purple monuments and buildings being lit up. It's really powerful.

Of course I knew it would be big news, but not nearly this big. Just compare it to the coverage David Bowie got. Prince's death and the tributes are so much more. And I still can't believe I'm typing "Prince's death". It still seems unreal.

DarkKnight1 said:

Its overwhelming.

I love it and hate it at the same time.

Exactly.