Friends remember a young Prince on the anniversary of his death

Before Prince broke through in the late '70s and became a global icon, childhood friends say he spent his younger years playing in bands with them in Minneapolis.
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[@setsom2857]

They need to bring the arts back to all high schools.

[@thisislogout]

No, they have no need or want to bring it back. The Industry picks and chooses who they want to be "stars". 99% of them are related to or already know someone in the business. They can easily create tracks on a computer for these new "artists". It's a whole new ball game.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@@thisislogout Everything you said is false...unsigned artists don't get deals because they're related to or already know someone and they don't get picked to be stars by the industry. Today's artists make themselves stars on social media, then label deals follow.

[@phylisscraddock923]

Vote blue

[@anthonyrichard461]

@@phylisscraddock923 Purple

[@zarmindrow5831]

I know! Bring the arts not the farts.

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

There will never be another Prince

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

I was fortunate enough to see Prince 3 times in concert. He was absolutely talented and amazing 💜💜💜

[@joseb.2697]

Lucky you!

[@meggiemusic9]

LUCKY

[@OldskolFan]

After his concert in LA, we got to meet Vanity. She talked to us for about 5 minutes. That was a nice treat to his concert: memories.

[@denrosz]

That's so cool you were able to witness his genius live performances. Which shows did you see? I was also fortunate to have seen him 35 times, and I am still heartbroken at times, that I will never be able to see the best performer again.

[@denrosz]

@@OldskolFan So cool !!! The first time I saw Prince was in 1982 on the 1999 tour in Detroit. What an introduction to live Prince !!!

[@julieannemichelle]

I’ll never forget that day he died.

[@apostlej.k.diamond4119]

Still in shock.... Can't shed a tear yet. Afraid I won't be fully ok for a minute... U have to be ok with his whole as a philanthropist and Musician/Artist/ICON.. I have been a Prince Admirer since 9 years of age when I saw him perform at the Gary, Indiana Genesis Center in '81 on the Controversy Tour... At 9 y.o. you can see GENIUS when it's front of you. Just can't describe what it was just in little kid AWE, especially growing up around music and being in bands from elementary to high school marching band..

[@julieannemichelle]

@@apostlej.k.diamond4119 When a musician who you’ve listened to for the majority of your life and whose music is in your soul, it’s extremely hard to say goodbye. In 1997 a singer songwriter who I had listened to since the 60’s and whose music always lives within me passed away. It still makes me so sad. She also wasn’t old and the potential music that she could have given us is forever lost. I’m referring to Laura Nyro. She also was a true genius.

[@kelvendyson1508]

I'm trying to, want to but...I can't!! It still hits me hard at times that my dude ain't here! But, I thank God for the 12 times I was able to see him in concert.

[@julieannemichelle]

@@kelvendyson1508 I completely understand.💜

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

@@kelvendyson1508 Oh man I wish I could have seen him!

[@Earl_Richter]

There may be some more great, innovative musicians out there but there isn’t another Prince. There will never be.

[@gigilamoore2656]

Never.

[@BayAreaSon]

Name 1

[@edwincoleman2323]

No other before was better than Prince, no one at present either.

[@Earl_Richter]

@@BayAreaSon Name one great innovative artist for you? You mean you seriously aren't aware of any great innovative artists?

[@Earl_Richter]

@@edwincoleman2323 Nobody is saying there are. Someone in the video mentioned there may be other upcoming innovative artists. The entire point of the comment was that there will never be another Prince.

[@maureen2777]

His music helped me through the hardest time of my life. I was devastated at the news. He’s still my #1 and always will be.

[@blazee3895]

I know exactly what you mean!

[@mztweety1374]

Same. Took his death really hard. He was the musician zero for everything that I listen to today.

[@anitakos1375]

I’m still heartbroken Prince is gone. He left an imprint on my heart forever! I’m struggling with my health. Prince’s music helps me every day. 💔💜💜💜

[@Planet_Shel]

☮️🎵 I can relate! Part of me died that day in April when I opened up social media on my phone . I miss him every day! 🎵☮️

[@Planet_Shel]

​@@anitakos1375I hope your health has improved!

[@Alanoffer]

I’m glad I lived in the time that Prince was among us ,

[@calvinbealer7264]

Hard to Believe it has been 6 Years. RIP Prince.

[@rhondahulett9763]

But then again, it seems like forever...😔

[@pennylane36]

There will never be another Prince. He was one of a kind.

[@darincampbell171]

Oh, there will! It’s just that you and I, probably, won’t live to see it. Peace.

[@Lovejazz01]

I was and still is devastated, all those years after we lost Marvin, Luther , Rick and Teena, Phyllis, Micheal and Whitney, I always said “ thank God we still have Prince”, never would’ve ever imagined him gone, or what the world would be like without him. It’s just not the same..💜💜☔️☔️🕊🙏🏾🙏🏾🎸🎹🥁🎤🕊🕊🕊

[@cathleensuan7845]

I always said that too. Then we lost him. Music will never be the same.

[@pianokeys5861]

We still have Madonna 😍

[@truefunk99]

@@pianokeys5861 lol heeheee haha

[@reginaldkessler7838]

So refreshing to see that they’re now interviewing people who are relevant .

[@tinadesmond6281]

I'm so happy I was able to see him in concert it was awesome

[@yabashayakuza]

“See the man with the blue guitar, maybe one day he’ll be a star”

[@eugenejoyner4765]

Your ROYAL BADNESS 😍 THE WORLD MISSES YOU (R.I.P. SKIPPER)

[@kenzelcold1636]

Major Force of Positivity throughout my life

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

I love insights into his childhood from his friends. So cool the whole neighborhood was about music and definitely helped shaped the artist we all love and miss. RIP Purple Yoda 💜

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

I wore my Prince mask to the Mall of Georgia and Sugarloaf Mills in loving memory of him & celebration of his legacy.

[@kiwi4707]

RIP Prince, you are sorely missed and still loved…. 🙏💖

[@karenmonson9893]

My mom died the same day as Prince!!!💜💜💜🤘🤙👍🌹🌷💐

[@hermesalonso3968]

Wow sorry 4 your lost😢

[@karenmonson9893]

@@hermesalonso3968 Thank-you for that!!! Another co-worker of mine lost her Dad afew years after my mom died. Her Dad died on her Mom's birthday April 21st!!! We are the only 2 where I work who have lost both there parents!!! Isn't it strange when things happen so close together like that!!!🤔😐😇❤

[@phylisscraddock923]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@karenmonson9893]

@@phylisscraddock923 Thank-you so much for that!!! Hope you are having a good evening where you are at!!!🌌

[@phylisscraddock923]

Can you believe that my only child's birthday is on April 21? I have adores Prince since i wanna be your lover came out. I didn't even know who he was. I just heard that song and went crazy. I've seen him perform about 8 times. First concert was Purple Rain. I just can't believe he's gone and that he transitioned on my daughter's birthday 🙏

[@reginataylor4990]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER PRINCE,HE WAS THE BEST, THE BEAUTIFUL ONE

[@barbjohnson6268]

What a musical gift you were to the world. You are missed.This is a great example why we need to keep music in schools.

[@julieannemichelle]

Wonderful memories.

[@glamourgirlps9019]

I love him SO MUCH💜

[@athorpe630]

It took awhile for me to believe he was gone.We had already lost to many gifted artists.

[@OldskolFan]

It’s nice that I was around when legends just got started: my generation knew we found musical geniuses. RIP Prince, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Maurice White, Luther Vandross, Barry White, James Brown, Houston, Summers,...

[@mE-zx7pt]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@kchavez7483]

This makes me miss him even more😭💔💜💜💜💜💜💜💜😇

[@theresasimmons7000]

I can't believe he's gone. It's been 6 years already r.i.p .

[@eddierobinson5082]

There are NO more Prince's anywhere! PERIOD!

[@inyokutse]

Prince with a Mustang is 🔥🔥🔥

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

One of a kind!

[@a.c.cordova9840]

I doubt there are "a lot more Princes out there"......often imitated but never duplicated. I don't think we will see anything like Prince in our lifetimes. I see plenty of Madonna's and Michael Jackson's, but nothing like Prince. Still missing Prince at this end. RIP

[@apostlej.k.diamond4119]

Oh there are some artists/musicians who can do what he did he just came out first. Minneapolis Sound is just that. It existed BEFORE Prince. Sonny T. was his idol because SONNY was doing the things Prince hadn't yet achieved... So that's not true. If the industry opens the door, you'll see artists able to do what he does and just as good... Now his performance ability is second to none...including Michael Jackson...

[@russdee8331]

Where do you see plenty MJ’s…Shiiid

[@iloveu3276]

Stevie Wonder and Shuggie Otis say hi

[@russdee8331]

@@apostlej.k.diamond4119 nope nope nope don’t even go there with MJ they both we equally talented in the own lane so don’t start that Prince was better because he played instruments Mike did too just not on stage yeah Prince was better at somethings and so was Mike AND they we both musical geniuses

[@cupcakesz4757]

@@russdee8331 I know right. I agree with you. Im tired of people comparing MJ to Prince.They Both we're special and unique. But Michael open the doors first for people like Prince. Even Prince said that Micheal was a Genius!👌🏽💯

[@thepromiseman7745]

There will never be another Prince .. nobody will never be him or be like him in this life time nor the next

[@onesong2001]

everyone is unique

[@semiposer6111]

It's still sad that he's gone.

[@eugenemason1808]

The Messenger Didn't Die! He Transitioned To A Higher Plane Of Existence. His Energy Could No Longer Be Held On The Physical Plane. The Lowest Plane Of Existence. The Greatest To Ever Do It! Rise In Power Messenger!

[@BudandBloomWithBlossom]

Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video. I appreciate so much seeing the photographs and films of Prince, his old friends, and the school. 🌷🌷🌷

[@henryadolfo4841]

I was not lucky enough to see Prince live. But i have all his records 95% . But the day he died i cried as if my cousin or brother had died. I always listen to his music 4EVER

[@clgray2470]

The soundtrack to my life💜

[@user-wi1mz7ve4q]

I loved Prince. He was a wonderful singer.🎉❤.

[@nolls14]

He's wrong about that last bit. There'll never be another Prince Rogers Nelson.

[@keithrichards2682]

Praise God always, thank you God for creating prince and the music he preform, written preform and arranged, only few artists has done that, truly gifted, praise God always

[@julieannemichelle]

In the 60’s and 70’s my brothers would have practice in my parents garage and sometimes living room.

[@emiliobello2538]

RIP Prince

[@cathleensuan7845]

Prince was such a talented be beautiful soul.i would totally falll crazy in love with this man!!

[@DanFreeman723]

All My Dreams - Prince

[@jaronburnett2640]

We need to absolutely keep music programs going in schools!

[@DjIceCnS]

Prince 4-Life

[@mikespence6751]

Love the Electric KOOL-AID deal...so cool...HEY! KOOL-AID!!!...OH YEAAAAA...🎵🎶...anyone remember?

[@c.c.6930]

I'll never forget the day I discovered Prices' music. I'm from Switzerland and I was travelling on a Greyhound bus to New York. My neighbour on the bus was listening to music and he was a really cool guy. He lent me his headphones because he wanted me to listen to this great guy singing. He'd also asked me if I'd heard of a singer called Prince and when I said ‘no’ he was so shocked. In those days, we listened to music on what was called a ‘Walkman’, which worked with audio cassettes. I was literally blown away! I remember that scene like it was yesterday. I felt like I was listening to a superhuman genius.

[@inaj27]

💜 RIP Prince & Vanity aka Denise Matthews 💜

[@anitakos1375]

I love you and miss you sweet n badass Prince Rogers Nelson. Hope you’re playing guitar with the Angels in heaven! 🙏❤️💔❤️❤️💜💜💜

[@tonyo472]

There will never be another. Prince 4 ever 💜💟

[@arturocampos9907]

the house of a genius... may rest in peace Prince eternaly....

[@bySterling]

“There’s a lot of more Prince’s out there…” WTH UH NO NONE OTHER EVER LIKE THE MAN 💜

[@desreb740]

Good one, ThNx

[@candacetyndall6142]

RIP!

[@ManCaveStudio]

Freddie Mercury, Edward Van Halen, and Prince are a few deaths that hit me hard.

[@wilbertkendal2524]

You'll never see talent like Prince again. Both him along with Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix and James Brown were all unique artists. Rest in black power

[@onesong2001]

MJ was not in the same league as the others you mentioned. Many artists were superior to him but they didn't spend so much on marketing and special effects.

[@onesong2001]

Prince said he didn't want to be remembered for his colour

[@Maxumized]

Wow, these friends were real…that’s a blessing.

[@Tiberius291]

Saw Prince in concert ( 1979 ) indoor auditorium great seats up close. Teena Marie was his opening musical guest, great show. 🎸

[@Gelsyviolet]

Una perdita incolmabile. Prince immenso. Grazie from Italy

[@luissanabria1403]

Amen prince😐

[@patricewashington5168]

You are so missed Prince !

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

We lost a huge artist who went above and beyond.

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

1:10 That's what I miss about being in the Midwest or maybe the 70s at this point. There were great Guitar Players all over.

[@CBDM777]

Legend

[@darincampbell171]

Prince was simply phenomenal! A true musical genius. I adored him! He was the greatest musician of all time, if you ask me. There has been NO other quite like him. I followed his career from the beginning. He got better with age. I hated when he died. Such a sad day. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace. Peace.

[@globalrei]

Never thought this day would happen rip purple 💜 one

[@laurieb109]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@laurastrobel718]

Rest in power Legend💜🌺🌸🏵️🌈🕊️

[@johnthonig8832]

I saw him perform at a club in Austin in 1976 ☮️👍🏾

[@carribgirl007]

Prince was a different human being❤❤

[@sheliamccullough1626]

RIP 🎈🌹🙏⚰Amen

[@dwightdavis6652]

I love his music 🎵🎶

[@annamarinabevilacqua5549]

Grandissimo!!!!

[@SaadNabil]

I still miss Prince!

[@eileenmclaughlin985]

WOW. I. REALLY. REALLY MISS. PRINCE. because. HE WZ GOOD. AT. WHAT. HE DID. ALWAYS. AND 4 EVER RIP. DEAR PRINCE UR. SURELY. MISSED. BY PEOPLE. WHO LOVE U😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@patrickwalker4077]

He WILL be back one day!!!!! RIP Rogers Nelson!!!!!!

[@musamusashi]

What a terrible loss, we miss the Genius.

[@americangirl-]

8 yrs ago today PRINCE died....Keep resting up in heaven PRINCE!! U r loved& missed today& forever 🙏🎸❤👑

[@gregoryallen0001]

my child is named PRINCE no kidding.. i love him we're gonna keep him alive 4ever ❤

[@geofffischer4546]

Prince played basketball??!! No wonder he had so much Chutzpah. What a legend...

[@troy8940]

🙏 👍 😎

[@nikoshayes1256]

They killed him!

[@maccagrabme]

Its difficult to believe that the two most gifted mainstream artists with massive back catalogs who were wise to what was going on in the world and vocal about it and p1ssed with the industry died within the space of a decade in similar circumstances. Sorry but what are the chances?

[@nikoshayes1256]

@@maccagrabme his family sold half of his catalog to a russian business man the same man that was up against Nipsey Hussle over land by the new Rams stadium and look what happened to him.

[@tommtommkin]

There is no other Princes except for the Prince Of Peace and both Princes are together right now Praise Jesus!!! Next year on the 7th year we go home.

[@crystalbrame7886]

R I P PRINCE 🙏🏾💜🕊️💜🕊️🙏🏾

[@ilonamerkel3427]

there'll never be another like me (Prince Song). He was so right. It's hard but true..i saw him three times in concert and feel so blessed by it. His death hit me very deep til today. Much purple love from germany....Pabw!!! O(+>

[@nota7660]

Loved his socks lol He was so tiny

[@FiveElements00]

At end of video, that man said "People need to dream big. I really think there's a lot more Prince's out there. Somewhere." I've thought that for years, that the greatest talented people have never been discovered or signed to a record contract. Probably just grew up, got married, started their family and disappeared.

[@josevillarreal9920]

Very true, I believe the area he grew up in and the timing of the industry had a lot to do with it also. Think of all the amazing artists that didn't survive the streets or ended up occupied with just getting by financially. I once was told timing is EVERYTHING.

[@channelert3687]

When I heard Prince had died, it floored me, totally on the floor. Awful day

[@jehuslay5238]

Would LOVE to see another movie made about Prince's life. This time the TRUE story!

[@onesong2001]

I don't want to because whoever plays Prince will be a major disappointment

[@jehuslay5238]

@@onesong2001 somebody probably said the same thing about James Brown movie and Chadwick Boseman did a great job!

[@waltergray2924]

My Brother Prince!!!!!❤️❤️❤️😂

[@Tradeur-Cueilleur]

Make a pause at 2:36 and look what hands of a real musician look like ! 🙂 Regards from a french trader who plays " always in my hair 'Montreux 2013 show 3' " almost every day.

[@saltwell80]

Purple Rain didn't come out in 99, it came out in 83,lets get this date straight..

[@carmenthompson9502]

Music and other programs in schools are very important to allow the children to develop, grow and learn their own natural God given gifts! 🙏🏼💯💜💟☮️

[@stevepolius436]

He was murdered spit the truth 👊🏾❤️👊🏾

[@koenraadkoerts9229]

Miss you 🌹

[@ChessThinker]

Nice to see

[@nome5123]

Pepe is the Prince oracle, it was sad to see him breakdown

[@hermesalonso3968]

Its sad that on his anniversary of his death I have not heard anything anywhere about this icon not even on his birthday what's up with that! Tell me what this 🤔could be this is the first 😢

[@ellane8441]

Ready or Not - Here We Come.. Again