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April 22, 2016

As day became night on Thursday, Minneapolis continued to grieve Prince’s passing. After congregating at a block party outside First Avenue, the club that Purple Rain made internationally famous, the hordes moved the dancing inside the storied venue. As the party inside First Avenue began, the venue announced that Thursday would be just the first…

Prince faithful party through the night at First Avenue

Prince faithful party through the night at First Avenue

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 22, 2016

As day became night on Thursday, Minneapolis continued to grieve Prince’s passing. After congregating at a block party outside First Avenue, the club that Purple Rain made internationally famous, the hordes moved the dancing inside the storied venue. As the party inside First Avenue began, the venue announced that Thursday would be just the first…

Review: ‘Elvis & Nixon’ fails to capture the real Elvis

Review: ‘Elvis & Nixon’ fails to capture the real Elvis

Jay Gabler • Apr 22, 2016

The Oval Office meeting between Elvis Presley and President Richard Nixon was one of the original pics-or-it-didn’t happen moments — and there were, indeed, pics. In fact, a photo of Elvis and Nixon shaking hands is the most requested image in the National Archives. Elvis & Nixon, a movie that opens in theaters today, reenacts…

Prince fans gather for Minneapolis tribute concert outside First Avenue

Prince fans gather for Minneapolis tribute concert outside First Avenue

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 21, 2016

On 1st Avenue and 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis, thousands of Prince fans have assembled for an outdoor musical memorial. As the flower pile has kept growing under the legend’s First Avenue star, more and more people have filled the streets in an event ahead of First Avenue’s 11:00 p.m. all-night dance party.

Album Preview: Rogue Wave, Delusions of Grand Fur

Album Preview: Rogue Wave, Delusions of Grand Fur

Apr 21, 2016

'Delusions of Grand Fur' marks the reinvigorated return of Zach Rogue, his longtime bandmate Pat Spurgeon, and their fellow band members.

9:30 Coffee Break: Horses

9:30 Coffee Break: Horses

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 21, 2016

The Minnesota Horse Expo takes place at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this weekend. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention or refer to a horse or horses? Send us your requests.

Musicians, dignitaries and more react to the death of Prince, ‘our dear brother’

Musicians, dignitaries and more react to the death of Prince, ‘our dear brother’

Staff • Apr 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…

Music legend Prince dies at age 57

Music legend Prince dies at age 57

Jay Gabler • Apr 21, 2016

Prince, a multitalented musician who came out of the Minneapolis scene and changed the world of music forever, has died at age 57. According to a statement from Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson, “on April 21, 2016, at about 9:43 am, sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen. When…

Today in Music History: Remembering Nina Simone

Today in Music History: Remembering Nina Simone

Apr 21, 2016

Elvis had another No. 1 hit; the Beatles wrapped recording on Sgt. Pepper; Sinead scored a hit on an incomparable Prince cover; Peter Buck raised hackles at high altitude; Joe Strummer did a bunk in a publicity stunt; and Nina Simone died Today in Music History.

Authorities, media, fans gather at Paisley Park

Authorities, media, fans gather at Paisley Park

Jay Gabler • Apr 21, 2016

Authorities, media, and fans gathered at Paisley Park this morning in response to a medical call that proved, sadly, to be the news of music legend Prince’s death at age 57. Last week, Prince was reportedly treated for dehydration in Illinois after an unscheduled stop of a plane he was on while returning from a…

The Chart Show: Courntey Barnett lands at No.1 ahead of First Avenue gigs

The Chart Show: Courntey Barnett lands at No.1 ahead of First Avenue gigs

Mark Wheat • Apr 21, 2016

Lissie moves up ahead of a local show; The Kills are the highest new entry; Lizzo, Mavis Staples and Kendrick Lamar make debuts; Tame Impala and Nathaniel Rateliff are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Courtney Barnett lands at No.1 ahead of two sold out First Avenue gigs.

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