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Tributes are flowing in for music legend Prince who was found dead at his Paisley Park, Minneaopolis home this morning.
Music reviewer and longtime Prince fan Marty Duda was at Prince's show in Auckland in February and said it was truly incredible.
He said Prince even eclipsed Michael Jackson, as far as creativity was concerned.
"Prince just did what all the all the great artists do or what he was driven to do.
"I'd put him right up there with Dylan and Bowie and those guys who surprised everyone, didn't pay attention to what was popular at the time."
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Prince was a prolific musician with over 40 years in the record industry. He first found fame in 1978 and went on to sell more than a hundred million records.
Among many others, his hits included Purple Rain, Kiss, When Doves Cry, Diamonds and Pearls and Nothing Compares 2 U.
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Prince had just played his first concert in New Zealand in February and was touring as recently as last week.
News of his death has come as a shock with many taking to social media to pay tribute.
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
Prince, NOTHING COMPARES... #RIPPrince... https://t.co/KAserIRfgD pic.twitter.com/6qyF7VqNtV
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
I can’t believe it, I’m in total shock. So many wonderful memories,
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 21, 2016
I will miss him. #Prince
In disbelief over this news... Rest In Power to the icon, the legendary... Prince #RIP ☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️☔️ pic.twitter.com/ZpitkVcK9o
— Cypress Hill ™ (@cypresshill) April 21, 2016
When Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the world's best guitarist he replied: "I don't know. Ask Prince". #RIP
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) April 21, 2016
#RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @CHICorg @nilerodgers I'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
Madonna pays tribute to Prince on Instagram. Photo: Instagram: madonna
