Barack Obama Quotes

Prince, sad to say, has passed on!!!He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.

Sad news- Prince is gone. Music has lost a great presence. A world less funky. I don't believe in it.

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

I loved him [Prince], the world loved him.Now he's at peace with his Father.Rest in power, Prince , my brother.

Prince would have been the person I thought would live forever because of the way he took care of himself - not counting the fact he jumped off risers in 6-inch heels. He probably had fractures from his feet all the way up to his head.

Prince.. a true artist in every sense of the world.Gone way too soon.

It was a staggering moment when I first heard the news. Lennon was a most talented man and above all, a gentle soul. John and his colleagues set a high standard by which contemporary music continues to be measured.

I never got to meet Michael Jackson, and he's gone - so to be on stage with Prince was like if Michael... you know what I'm saying? And Prince, he's just such a warmhearted guy. He's so humble. He's such a spiritual man. I like his style.

Who isn't a fan of Ray Charles?

I don't think anyone can measure up to what my father had achieved. I'm just happy to at least play some of his music, but he is really the one who was the pioneer, the one who started all this. He's really The King.

That's who I wanted to be like was Bob Dylan.

My idol is Quincy Jones.

Prince inspired me. He changed my life. I will miss him greatly.

I got to jam with Prince, which is amazing.

Prince is one of my biggest idols of all time, and he's the real King of Pop.

David Bowie has always been my vocal inspiration ever since I was a child.

Stevie Wonder is extraordinary.

And, it seems like a whole new generation of kids have discovered his genius and are bringing him to life again. I hope that wherever Michael is right now he is smiling about this. Yes, Michael Jackson was a human being but he was a king. Long live the king.

Seems like I'm in a dream. Prince dead at 57. There are no words to describe this loss.

The first time I met Prince he invented me to his birthday party in Minneapolis. It was a costume party and I came as a beatnik - a beret and a charcoal goatee. He was dressed like an executioner. I talked to him for awhile and he didn't know who I was, and when I told him he was real surprised.

Mrs. Nixon and I share the sorrow of millions of Americans at the death of Louis Armstrong. One of the architects of an American art form, a free and individual spirit, and an artist of worldwide fame, his great talents and magnificent spirit added richness and pleasure to all our lives.

Stevie Wonder is a musical genius !

I wasn't a Prince fan until I watched Purple Rain. When I watched that, it was one of my favorite movies of all time because it shows the life of an artist.

I'm in shock. Whitney was such an amazing artist. When I started my English career, I wanted to be like her. I loved her so much. My prayers go out to her daughter and to all of her family.

Thank you Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your increadible talents with the world. You will be incredibly missed.