Prince fans flock to Paisley Park on the fifth anniversary of his death… as his many muses share tributes
On the fifth anniversary of the late great Prince’s death – age 57 – from an accidental fentanyl overdose, around 1,400 fans paid their respects at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN.
Inside, the seven-time Grammy winner’s estate displayed his Paisley Park-shaped urn, and outside, fans hung mementos on the cyclone fence – according to Star Tribune.
Fans respectfully wandered around Prince’s beloved 65K-square-foot complex sitting on roughly nine acres of land at 7801 Audubon Road.
RIP: On the fifth anniversary of the late great Prince’s death – age 57 – from an accidental fentanyl overdose, around 1,400 fans paid their respects at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, MN
In the parking lot, followers of the Purple One could inscribe messages on white table coverings using purple Sharpies.
Tributes poured in from Prince’s many muses and notable admirers on social media, with his percussionist Sheila E. sharing five Instagram posts filled with memories.
‘5 yrs ago today u ascended to heaven. Even though you left us your legacy, ur music, it is still hard to believe u are not here,’ wrote the 63-year-old Grammy nominee, who met in him in 1978.
‘I want to call or text u but I know u won’t answer. There has never been and will never be another one like Prince. We miss u and remember u always, your legacy continues even now.’
Gone but not forgotten: Inside, the seven-time Grammy winner’s estate displayed his Paisley Park-shaped urn, and outside, fans hung mementos on the cyclone fence
Tunnel: Fans respectfully wandered around Prince’s beloved 65K-square-foot complex sitting on roughly nine acres of land at 7801 Audubon Road
In memoriam: In the parking lot, followers of the Purple One could inscribe messages on white table coverings using purple Sharpies
Susanna Hoffs shared a heart emoji-filled post in honor of Prince, whose song Manic Monday went on to become her band The Bangles’ biggest hit in 1986.
SNL star Maya Rudolph – who fronts an impressive Prince cover band called Princess – posted a cheery b&w pic of him with a purple heart and infinity emoji.
Eight-time Grammy winner Beck – whose 1999 album Midnite Vultures was inspired by Prince – share a pic of the pair embracing onstage the 2015 Grammy Awards captioned: ‘Five years gone.’
‘Your legacy continues even now’: Tributes poured in from Prince’s many muses and notable admirers on social media, with his percussionist Sheila E. sharing five Instagram posts filled with memories
Six o’clock already: Susanna Hoffs shared a heart emoji-filled post in honor of Prince, whose song Manic Monday went on to become her band The Bangles’ biggest hit in 1986
‘Five years gone’: Eight-time Grammy winner Beck – whose 1999 album Midnite Vultures was inspired by Prince – share a pic of the pair embracing onstage the 2015 Grammy Awards
Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo – who lived in Minnesota from 2011-2016 – Instastoried a snap of him captioned: ‘Missing you’
The Mandalorian’s Rosario Dawson shared a picture of the pair on a 2011 episode of Lopez Tonight captioned: ‘You Funny Mother Flower #LegendsNeverDie’
Three-time Grammy winner Lizzo – who lived in Minnesota from 2011-2016 – Instastoried a snap of him captioned: ‘Missing you.’
The Mandalorian’s Rosario Dawson shared a picture of the pair on a 2011 episode of Lopez Tonight captioned: ‘You Funny Mother Flower #LegendsNeverDie.’
On April 8, Prince’s estate dropped the titular single off his posthumous 12-track album Welcome 2 America – hitting shelves on July 30 – which he recorded back in 2010.
Hitting shelves on July 30! On April 8, Prince’s estate dropped the titular single off his posthumous 12-track album Welcome 2 America, which he recorded back in 2010