Celebrating Prince’s Life and the 5th Anniversary of his death at Prince’s Paisley Park Home on April 21, 2021.
Fans are invited to pay their respects and see his house for free on the day. Normally the price of a ticket is $45 to $160.
Prince was 57 when he died of an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Paisley Park Museum, Prince’s home, made a statement: “On the fifth anniversary of the passing of the incomparable Prince, Paisley Park, his home and creative sanctuary, is opening its doors for 1,400 people to pay tribute and celebrate his life. Guests are also welcome to leave flowers, mementos, and other memorial items in front of the Love Symbol statue outside the Paisley Park main entrance.”
Fans who can’t go to 7801 Audubon Road Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317, USA can follow the memorial online.
The world lost an artist on April 21, 2021, but the Legend….lives forever! As if he had a feeling that his end was nigh, Prince gave his blessings to use his home and studio to be opened for his fans after his death.
Fans can see the wonderful Atrium, the Purple Rain Room where Prince’s piano, script, motorbike and costume and the Oscar which Prince was awarded for his Purple Rain film are shown including Prince’s ashes in an urn.
At Paisley Park you can see a complete story of Prince’s work, life and his love for his music.
Visitors can admire the 3 metre high statue of Prince’s icon which is a copy of the Prince’s icon ‘Love Symbol’ and a plaque with Prince’s ‘Paisley Park’ lyrics:
“For love is the colour
This place imparts (Paisley Park)
Admission is easy, just say you
Believe and come to this
Place in your heart
Paisley Park is in your heart.”
In 2004, Prince and @Beyonce opened the @RecordingAcad GRAMMYS Awards with a show-stopping medley. "When he blurted out, ‘Don’t hate us ’cause we fab,’ it took everything I had to keep my composure,” Beyonce recalled. pic.twitter.com/Jr0BPwcJLZ
— Prince (@prince) January 24, 2020
The life of Prince was deeply affected by Martin Luther King, Jr. who was an African American, Baptist minister, and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination on April 4th 1968. Prince made references to Martin Luther King Jr in several of his songs.
Prince was deeply affected by the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and made reference to his life and legacy in several of his songs, including "The Sacrifice of Victor," "Family Name," and "Dreamer." pic.twitter.com/prCc4uELGP
— Prince (@prince) January 18, 2021
While talking to Larry King about his love for traveling between Minnesota, Spain, and the rest of the world, Prince offered a short and poignant reflection: "I like to say I live in the world, but I'm not of it." pic.twitter.com/cxAFd0Erer
— Prince (@prince) March 23, 2021
