By Robyn Collins
Rock royalty has taken to social media to pay tribute to Prince.
Members of the Rolling Stones and The Beatles led the fray to express their love and pain at the loss of the music icon.
Mick Jagger make posted three times:
I am so saddened to hear of Prince's passing. Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. 1/3
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Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016Prince was an original lyricist and a startling guitar player. His talent was limitless. 2/3
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Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016Prince was one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 years. 3/3
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Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood also chimed in:
I will miss a good friend who was so talented. He was such a great performer / guitar player. Sleep well Prince 🙏 https://t.co/4EZLFyGw9X
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Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) April 21, 2016And the surviving members of The Beatles weren’t about to go unheard. Sir Paul McCartney made two comments:
God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul
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Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016Saddened by Prince's death. Proud to have seen in the New Year with him. He seemed fine and played brilliantly funky music.
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Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016Ringo Starr also tweeted:
God bless prince we will all miss him I still have my Purple whistle. I will blow it tonight peace and love 😎✌️🌟💖🎶☮⭐️⭐️
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#RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) April 21, 2016Related: Frank Ocean’s Prince Tribute
Expect more classic rock heroes to add their thoughts throughout the day.
