Born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958 it’s not really surprising that the color purple is and always will be associated with Prince. He was born in Minneapolis, MN home of the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings defense during the late 60s and early 70s were known as the Purple People Eaters. So, you could say he was born to it.
Yesterday as word spread that Prince had died many almost by default paid tribute with the color purple (As documented by Noweasel’s diary) in reference to his hauntingly beautiful song Purple Rain. Whoopi paid tribute with a tweet referencing another of his works by by saying this is what it sounds like When Doves Cry.
I’d like to take the time to pay tribute with another of Prince’s songs. One he wrote for Sinead O’Connor;
Feel free to tell your Prince story or post your favorite Prince song/video.
I had the good fortune of being a DJ in several bars during the mid 80s, Prince was always a favorite of anyone wanting to Party Like It's 1999
Another stunning tribute.