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Ive always been a dreamer
Wow! - what a shame this is! I have to agree that 2016 has been a horrific year for the music industry. Although I wasn't a hardcore fan, I did like a few of his songs - When Doves Fly was my favorite. My heart goes out to all of Prince's family, friends, and fans. May he rest in peace.
I don't want to be disrespectful because this is a time to be mourning his loss. However, I will say that with respect to the amount of 'news' coverage that I am baffled. As an untrained musician, I don't get how his talent and influence justifies the disproportionate coverage as compared to others who have recently passed. To me, this is more about the nonobjectivity and salaciousness of the media than it is about Prince, so I just have to roll my eyes. Sadly, there is a fine line between mainstream media and tabloid media these days and this is just one more example.