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The sudden death of Prince (1958-2016) has been shocking news to digest today. Every news outlet has been covering the story providing heartfelt tributes and local Minnesota agencies and businesses are planning to honor the legendary musician in their own way.
The sudden death of Prince (1958-2016) has been shocking news to digest today. Every news outlet has been covering the story providing heartfelt tributes and local Minnesota agencies and businesses are planning to honor the legendary musician in their own way. A Star Tribune article has highlighted several events that are happening tonight from the purple lighting of the I-35W bridge to the all-night dance party at First Avenue.
Minnesota libraries and archives, too, are paying tribute to Prince by recommending resources to learn more about one of music's all-time greatest. Check out Hennepin County Library's Staff Picks for Prince. The Minnesota Historical Society invites you to visit and view Prince's Purple Rain suit from their collections in the lobby starting tomorrow during normal business hours. They will also have a space available for remembrances.
Additionally, stories are surfacing across the internet that exemplify his generosity such as the 2001 donation to the Western Branch Library in Louisville, Kentucky. From his mentoring and generosity to his individual musical genius, Prince's influence on the music industry and greater public is far-reaching and long-lasting. To learn more about Prince and his life and legacy, browse these articles in ELM.
(Photo: Prince. Image. Encyclopædia Britannica. Web. 21 Apr. 2016.)
