He was still touring and releasing new albums right up until his death. This man was a trendsetter, an icon, king maker, queen maker. Worked with sheena e. And to not make it to age 60 is incredibly sad. Reporter and the memorial here only continues to grow. Were hearing about memorials in brooklyn tonight, one thrown by spike lee. And coming up at 6 00 well tell you a personal story about prince. A local Ballet Company was in danger of going out of business until prince heard about it. Well tell you about that apt 6 00. Michael george, news4 new york. As a singer songwriter and instrumentist, the man Born Prince Rogers Nelson was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2004. Purple rain, purple rain innovation to his sound that made a man standing 52 a giant in popular music. He sold more than 100 million records. His hits when doves cry and lets go crazy. One of his biggest songs party like its 1999. Reaction is pouring in from celebrities on social media who consider themsel