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Purple Rain
The first time I met Prince was in New York the week before the release of his single Purple Rain. I had no idea who he was when I arrived in New York. He was nervous about it despite his brilliance. I'm not sure I realised how big a star he was when I left New York a week later. But now he's gone I realise what a giant he was.
2016 has seen the loss of Prince and David Bowie and many other stars of music. :(
Long may they be remembered.
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My son has just returned from a Fatherson gig at Barrowland. He is almost as effusive as I was after seeing Prince for the first time. There is no comparison. He has no idea how special Prince was.
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If the losses of David Bowie and Prince weren't bad enough, we lost Rick Parfitt two days ago and now George Michael has gone. :(
I was reminded on the radio this morning that Greg Lake and Leonard Cohen had passed away this year.
I wish great strength to friends and families of them all at this difficult time. And similarly to everyone who's lost anyone this year.