This one hurts, guys. Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead in his Minneapolis home today at the way too young age of 57. Like David Bowie, Prince's death is way too big to overlook on a movie site, and besides his incredible and legendary music career, he did have an impact in films as well. When Purple Rain was out in 1984, he was the first artist since The Beatles to hold the number one film, album and single on the charts at the same time. He even won an Oscar in 1985 for Best Original Song Score for Purple Rain. Besides starring as The Kid in that 80's classic, he also directed and starred in Under the Cherry Moon, Sign o' the Times and Graffiti Bridge. But of course, what can I even say about his music that everyone doesn't already know? An icon, an innovator, a musical genius, an amazing guitar player...he basically did it all. He made the most of this thing called life, that's for sure.
Prince's Oscar Win:
Purple Rain Trailer:
