The Apollo Theater hosted a spontaneous dance party after Prince’s passing was announced on April 21. The theater quickly changed their marquis to display lyrics from “Purple Rain” and to memorialize the musician: “In Honor of the Beautiful One, Prince, Nothing Compares 2 U, 1958-2016.” Prince fans came to the theater to celebrate the legend’s life… and to listen to his music.
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