Musicians, dignitaries and more react to the death of Prince, ‘our dear brother’
by Staff
April 21, 2016
"Today, the world lost a creative icon." —@POTUS on the passing of @Prince: https://t.co/MTb3nKxruR pic.twitter.com/gowq1MExM3
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2016
.@GovMarkDayton on Prince: "Minnesotans and our nation mourn the loss of a great artist today.” pic.twitter.com/BLEsm0UjIW
— David Montgomery (@dhmontgomery) April 21, 2016
Reflecting on my life and all the moments Prince provided the soundtrack. He was one of us - and one of the most influential artists ever.
— Chris Coleman (@mayorcoleman) April 21, 2016
Right now there are no words that can express the feelings we all have for our dear brother Prince... Thank you! https://t.co/Ou3PrL24Xy
— Morris Day (@TheMorrisDay) April 21, 2016
I'm a man of words I'm kinda speechless on losing #Prince it's like the Earth is missing a note. Little to say-only thing to do is play ....
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 21, 2016
Prince, if you can still hear, thank you for your musical genius, love and hiring KILLER lady musicians when no one else would. We owe you.?
— Neko Case of Mons (@NekoCase) April 21, 2016
Musician, singer, songwriter- Prince was likely the greatest triple threat of all time. Nobody was ever more gifted.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) April 21, 2016
So sad to hear of Prince's passing; one of the greatest musical talents of my lifetime. Maybe of the 20th century. RIP.
— Slash (@Slash) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
?????
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) April 21, 2016
In Minneapolis right now...and it's raining...
Prince...?????
Seeing Prince play was like witnessing God's love.
— SPOON (@spoontheband) April 21, 2016
— Lorde (@lorde) April 21, 2016
Sweetest dreams to you Prince you were my idol, my inspiration. Thank you for your genius sassy tunes xxxxxx❤️?❤️?❤️??❤️
— goldfrapp (@goldfrapp) April 21, 2016
I bought Purple Rain for my sister @mailemeloy for xmas, the year it came out. 1st gift I ever picked out and bought.
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) April 21, 2016
It's like we all look for handholds when the real giants leave
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) April 21, 2016
That's a really weird and random recollection, but it's the first thing that popped into my mind when I heard the news.
— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) April 21, 2016
?✌?️ to Prince and his friends and family. Let's celebrate his life and musicianship.
— MaLLy (@MaLLy) April 21, 2016
Prince is, was, and always will be our hometown star and our absolute musical idol.
— LippsInc (@LippsIncBand) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince. Here is a video of the time he joined us on stage in Paris in 2011 https://t.co/U02QBP8vZ0 | #PrinceRIP pic.twitter.com/7nlqyHOoiw
— Sharon Jones (@sharonjones) April 21, 2016
Let's not forget Prince was from Northside, let's not forget that his reincarnation will come from there too. ?
— Nokomis & Chill (@FranzDiego) April 21, 2016
This hurts extra for Minnesotans.
— Prof (@Profgampo) April 21, 2016
Prince was our ace in the hole, our hero.
More than a musician. He was a humanitarian. @prince
— Cloud Cult (@CloudCult) April 22, 2016
Thank you, Prince. You created so much love and beauty pic.twitter.com/v6eCnByPwG
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) April 21, 2016
Unbelievably sad to hear Prince has passed away. Will never forget getting to play before him and then watch his genius in Portugal
— Aaron Dessner (@aaron_dessner) April 21, 2016
R.I.P. His Purple Majesty. Thank you for everything.
— CHVRCHΞS (@CHVRCHES) April 21, 2016
Been helping with this high-school guitar class. We learned Purple Rain today. Peace on earth, y'all.
— Low (@lowtheband) April 21, 2016
The world lost another treasure. A huge inspiration for us musicians trying to express our truths. RIP, brother. pic.twitter.com/Q0aDFTvsbY
— Alabama Shakes (@Alabama_Shakes) April 21, 2016
He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I'm Devastated. This is Not A Love Song. pic.twitter.com/x4JaSxRraC
— Madonna (@Madonna) April 21, 2016
The news of Prince dying makes me appreciate all the times I rocked First Avenue even more now. Rest in Peace.
— Phillip Morris (@PhillipMorris) April 21, 2016
Prince changed everything!
— DJ Fundo (@DJFundo) April 21, 2016
Prince was our Black superhero in Minnesota.
— Toki Wright (@mrwrighttc) April 21, 2016
Nothing will be the same now. This year has changed everything. Just heard Prince has died.
— Venus DeMars (@VenusDeMars) April 21, 2016
Love and prayers for Prince's family, friends and fans. It's a sad, rainy day in Minneapolis.
— Ashley DuBose (@AshleyDuBose) April 21, 2016
RIP a true legend and one of the greatest from my home state. Thank you Prince for inspiring us all pic.twitter.com/426MD5FP8l
— VASKI (@vaskimusic) April 21, 2016
Farewell Prince pic.twitter.com/IPlBHIKmlY
— Farewell Milwaukee (@Farewaukee) April 21, 2016
if you know me, you know i have too much vinyl.
— atmosphere (@atmosphere) April 21, 2016
one my prize possessions.
the black album promo pic.twitter.com/HshvXboGnh
This is so heartbreaking? I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P? pic.twitter.com/60msa6hm3I
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 21, 2016
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) April 21, 2016
All of my heroes are dying
— PHANTOGRAM (@Phantogram) April 21, 2016
Per my usual reaction to tragedy, I'm irate at the universe for allowing this to happen, knowing that it must happen to us all. RIP Prince.
— d m w (@deadmanwinter) April 21, 2016
Marilou & I saw him perform @ George Lucas' wedding reception a few years ago Astounding Talent-Huge Loss #PrinceRIP https://t.co/zxyyStRMXu
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
Ugh. My heart is sick that #Prince is gone. Huge hole left where he and his talent resided. Thank you for inspiring us all, Prince. RIP
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) April 21, 2016
We lost a visionary today. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/PvYtgqGm3r
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) April 21, 2016
I was lucky enough to witness the genius of prince from side stage at la Zona Rosa in Austin… https://t.co/hil4PBdXUZ
— jim james (@jimjames) April 21, 2016
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016
Just Sad. Thank you for the soundtrack of my life, I lived for the day when we would work together. RIP #Prince. pic.twitter.com/6IdcdT2niF
— Terence Blanchard (@T_Blanchard) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince pic.twitter.com/WEauAE5q8K
— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) April 21, 2016
"...Prince. This producer's producer." - Brian Eno in 2001 when asked to name his favourite producer.
— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) April 21, 2016
— Brian Eno (@dark_shark) April 21, 2016
Rest In Blesséd Peace pic.twitter.com/Wt3AtPjwj6
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) April 21, 2016
I remember that first Friday night, in a sold out theater, in the front row, when I saw Purple Rain! Thank you #Prince
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) April 21, 2016
Prince: you were an inspiration to us all. Can't believe it. Are you jamming with Mr Bowie? No peaceful resting up there then. Devastated.
— Daniel Hope (@HopeViolin) April 21, 2016
Goodbye to the real PRINCE of the music RIP ???
— Zakir Hussain (@ZakirHtabla) April 21, 2016
Nothing compares 2 u. #RIPPrince
— Anderson & Roe (@andersonroe) April 21, 2016
One of my favorite memories from childhood was dancing to 1999 on NYE ringing in 2000. RIP Prince. Thanks for the music and inspiration.
— Sarah Jarosz (@sarahjarosz) April 21, 2016
Time to slap some headphones on, take a walk and think about an artist who put love at the center of almost everything he did #Prince
— Michele Norris (@michele_norris) April 21, 2016
Prince. RIP. I'll never forget the explosion in the locker room when we found out he was performing for us after game 5 last season.
— Lindsay Whalen (@Lindsay_13) April 21, 2016
No Words
— sheena easton (@Easton_Sheena) April 21, 2016
RIP My Dear Prince pic.twitter.com/bzcWaQ30pG
I am saddened by the death of Prince. His genius elevated my youth and enriched most all my years. His death is a loss I feel deeply.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) April 21, 2016
So this is what it sounds like when doves cry. Prince, you shall be missed by all. Thanks for the music and the joy. pic.twitter.com/rSPit2NcIp
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince! Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert last month in Oakland. One of the best shows I've ever seen!!! Rest up legend!! WOW!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 21, 2016
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
