Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood and Elton John are among the artists who have paid tribute to Prince, who died yesterday [April 21], aged 57.
Aretha Franklin called him a “a one-of-a-kind”.
Franklin said that Prince’s death was “such a blow. It’s really surreal. It’s just kind of unbelievable,” in an interview on MSNBC which you can watch below.
She went on to describe Prince as “a very, very unique musical individual who was so into his music – he was music to the max.
“I think that he was a very explorative and as I said he was one of those artists that go into the studio and stayed in the studio – he would sleep in the studio.”
“Myself when I finish recording as an artist I go home and I am through with it until it’s time for me to go back in the studio but some artists just stay in the studio because they love music like that,” she continued.
Saddened by Prince's death. Proud to have seen in the New Year with him. He seemed fine and played brilliantly funky music.
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016
God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016
God bless prince we will all miss him I still have my Purple whistle. I will blow it tonight peace and love ?✌️???☮⭐️⭐️
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) April 21, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Prince's passing. Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. 1/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince was an original lyricist and a startling guitar player. His talent was limitless. 2/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince was one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 years. 3/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
I will miss a good friend who was so talented. He was such a great performer / guitar player. Sleep well Prince ? pic.twitter.com/4EZLFyGw9X
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) April 21, 2016
Meanwhile, NASA Tweeted a photograph of a purple nebula, to mark Prince’s death.
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016
Elton John posted a photo on Instagram, calling Prince “a true genius. Musically way ahead of any of us.”
The cause of Prince’s death has yet to be established, although an autopsy is due to be carried out later today [April 22].
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