While the autopsy is still out on the cause of his death, Prince’s passing has left a dent in the music world with thousands coming out to praise his musical genius.
TMZ reported that Prince’s private jet made an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois last Friday, hours after he performed in Atlanta. At the time his reps said he was battling the flu.
Multiple sources in Moline told TMZ that Prince was rushed to a hospital and doctors gave him a “save shot”, typically administered to counteract the effects of an opiate. Police are still investigating the cause of death after he was found unresponsive in an elevator at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
President Obama wrote a touching tribute to the superstar calling him one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time. Prince was not only an amazing guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, his lyricism and his performance power was unparalleled.
Here are 6 of his most memorable performances:
When he upstaged other rockers at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance in 2004.
When Michael Jackson asked James Brown to invite Prince on stage, only to be upstaged.
When he paid tribute to Chaka Khan with Stevie Wonder.
His legendary Capitol Theatre concert in 1982.
When he slayed “Purple Rain” at Super Bowl XLI Halftime.
When a fan recorded his hauntingly beautiful last performance.
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RIP Oh Purple One!
