Statement by the President on the Passing of Prince
Source: The White House
Statement by the President on the Passing of Prince
Today, the world lost a creative icon. Michelle and I join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer.
“A strong spirit transcends rules,” Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.?
Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/04/21/statement-president-passing-prince
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for recognizing talent where talent is
I'm not much of a Prince fan, never cared for his kind of music but nevertheless he was an incredibly talented Man. The world is better for his having passed through our realm of reality
May he rest in Peace.
