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Thread started 05/01/16 8:31pm

BobPaisleyPark

Surprised by the amount of press coverage his death has received TBH

Of course I never wanted Prince to die but I always feared that his death wouldn't be a major story but the sheer amount of headlines, tributes, specials, documentaries, speculation has been overwhelming.

Gently mocked in Gawker's rather funny Prince Thinkpiece Generator. Look it up, it's worth checking out.

Anyone else shocked by how much coverage his death has gotten?

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Reply #1 posted 05/01/16 8:39pm

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BobPaisleyPark said:

Gently mocked in Gawker's rather funny Prince Thinkpiece Generator. Look it up, it's worth checking out.

Anyone else shocked by how much coverage his death has gotten?

-- He sold a lot of records and still was a top concert draw.

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Reply #2 posted 05/01/16 8:40pm

Guitarhero	Not surprised , i don't understand why some are surprised either. He was a star and a respected musician. Yes he might of been under the radar for later in his career, but was always a big draw for his tours. [Edited 5/1/16 13:43pm]
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Reply #3 posted 05/01/16 8:50pm

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I was surprised that nearly every UK newspaper had full-page images of him on their front pages, last Friday. I'd expected it to be front page news, but I didn't expect it to be so prominent.

I'd assumed maybe The Guardian and The Mirror would have extensive coverage; you know, the more left-wing papers. It was nearly all of them which went full front page.

And it's interesting that the coverage has continued in a way that the Bowie coverage didn't. Everything about Prince is seemingly more mysterious, including his passing.

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Reply #4 posted 05/01/16 8:52pm

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Not surprised at all. It was predicted since 1984 that he'd be a musical legend. He fused polarized groups of music together and crafted a sound that changed society. He brought people together. Many more are now beginning to realize they are/were not alone in their adoration of Prince (including moi). And though at times he'd make you laugh or shake your head and cringe you always knew a good time would be had so anticipation for that next album fueled the love until society changed or we all grew up -not sure which yet. But there was never ever doubt that he was a musical genius...

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Reply #5 posted 05/01/16 8:52pm

Guitarhero	^^ he has always had a lot of love in the UK
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Reply #6 posted 05/01/16 8:53pm

alphastreet	I agree it's not surprising at all, but it could be an age thing too. There was no getting away from the big 3 when the 80s and 90s were happening and his concerts were big draws even if the album sales were up and down. I guess based on those early associations I get it and others feel the same
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Reply #7 posted 05/01/16 8:54pm

spastic78	Guitarhero said: ^^ he has always had a lot of love in the UK Oh yes! And that too! Prince was a worldwide phenomenon! Every country, whether they spoke English or not, knew Prince. Adopted Prince. It was the easiest way to make new friends in a foreign country. "Prince?" And then the knowing smiles would be exchanged...
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Reply #8 posted 05/01/16 9:06pm

BobPaisleyPark

GirlBrother said:
I was surprised that nearly every UK newspaper had full-page images of him on their front pages, last Friday. I'd expected it to be front page news, but I didn't expect it to be so prominent. I'd assumed maybe The Guardian and The Mirror would have extensive coverage; you know, the more left-wing papers. It was nearly all of them which went full front page. And it's interesting that the coverage has continued in a way that the Bowie coverage didn't. Everything about Prince is seemingly more mysterious, including his passing.

I've been shocked by the amount of American right wing shock jocks, bloggers and talking heads who've expressed sadness at his death. From Dana Loesch to The Drudge Report via Kennedy. eek

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Reply #9 posted 05/01/16 9:22pm

GirlBrother

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Some British newspapers, the day after his death. Oddly, The Daily Mail didn't mention Prince on their front cover at all. So weird, considering that he released Planet Earth through them.