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Music Icon Prince Dead at 57

77 points by aaronbrethorst 11y ago

jgrahamc 11y ago
Thanks for the music, Prince. RIP
- bcook 11y ago
  He also had a damn good sense of humor (album cover); https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_Can_Wait https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_Can_Wait
  - jmspring 11y ago
    And composed/wrote many songs for others. I think recognizing talented icons when they pass isn't unfit for here.
arrpeegeee 11y ago
R.I.P. Ƭ̵̬̊
Delmania 11y ago
I'll be listening to Purple Rain and 1999 in a few to remember his music.
winkywooster 11y ago
Because of strict DMCA usage, his music isn't easily accessible to share with others. That's unfortunate because it'd be nice to listen to now.
racl101 11y ago
This guy was a Renaissance Man. He could wield an Axe like Hendrix but he could also dance like MJ. R.I.P. Prince.
kintamanimatt 11y ago
As tragic as his death may be, HN just isn't the venue for mainstream celebrity gossip or news. Oh, and downvoters, is this really what you want HN to become?
- l0c0b0x 11y ago
  Thank you!
- oldmanjay 11y ago
  The comment shitshow demonstrates just how right you are. This is Reddit quality stuff.
  - ocfx 11y ago
    HN has always been a more snobby reddit...
- Jaruzel 11y ago
  I've recently finally jumped in with both feet and registered a HN account because I got sick and tired of what passed for 'news' on other so called 'tech' sites. I want be part of above-average-IQ community that is interested in the same things I am. If wanted celeb news or gossip, I'd go to the E! online site. Yes it's sad that Prince is dead, and I'll be playing When Doves Cry later on, but this is not the place for this news.
  - Delmania 11y ago
    Both this comment and the parent comment appear in some form when a celebrity related articles appears. Neither one takes into account the fact that Hacker News is a site for new of interest to hackers. That means occasionally, there will be articles that aren't focused on either technology or startups. Prince was an extremely talented musician, and many people of all walks enjoyed his music. For many people, his music was a part of their development. I'd say news of his death is of interest.
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poorman 11y ago
How is this HN relative?
dumpas 11y ago
who was that, what are some notable examples of his songs?

jgrahamc 11y ago

Thanks for the music, Prince. RIP

bcook 11y ago
He also had a damn good sense of humor (album cover); https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_Can_Wait https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_Can_Wait
- jmspring 11y ago
  And composed/wrote many songs for others. I think recognizing talented icons when they pass isn't unfit for here.

arrpeegeee 11y ago

R.I.P. Ƭ̵̬̊

Delmania 11y ago

I'll be listening to Purple Rain and 1999 in a few to remember his music.

winkywooster 11y ago

Because of strict DMCA usage, his music isn't easily accessible to share with others. That's unfortunate because it'd be nice to listen to now.

racl101 11y ago

This guy was a Renaissance Man. He could wield an Axe like Hendrix but he could also dance like MJ. R.I.P. Prince.

kintamanimatt 11y ago

As tragic as his death may be, HN just isn't the venue for mainstream celebrity gossip or news. Oh, and downvoters, is this really what you want HN to become?

l0c0b0x 11y ago
Thank you!
oldmanjay 11y ago
The comment shitshow demonstrates just how right you are. This is Reddit quality stuff.
- ocfx 11y ago
  HN has always been a more snobby reddit...
Jaruzel 11y ago
I've recently finally jumped in with both feet and registered a HN account because I got sick and tired of what passed for 'news' on other so called 'tech' sites. I want be part of above-average-IQ community that is interested in the same things I am. If wanted celeb news or gossip, I'd go to the E! online site. Yes it's sad that Prince is dead, and I'll be playing When Doves Cry later on, but this is not the place for this news.
- Delmania 11y ago
  Both this comment and the parent comment appear in some form when a celebrity related articles appears. Neither one takes into account the fact that Hacker News is a site for new of interest to hackers. That means occasionally, there will be articles that aren't focused on either technology or startups. Prince was an extremely talented musician, and many people of all walks enjoyed his music. For many people, his music was a part of their development. I'd say news of his death is of interest.
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poorman 11y ago

How is this HN relative?

dumpas 11y ago

who was that, what are some notable examples of his songs?