Rock world pays tribute to Prince

Biffy Clyro, The Rolling Stones, KISS and Guns n' Roses all pay homage to the Purple One

Published 22nd Apr 2016

Stars from across the rock world have been paying tribute to musical maverick Prince, who died yesterday aged 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota.

Truly one of the most unique and innovative performers of all time, shockwaves were felt around the world when news of Prince Rogers Nelson’s untimely death broke.

Testament to his musical genius and all pervading influence, musicians of every genre – from techno to hip-hop, indie to country, pop to classic rock – have been paying homage to the Purple One’s brilliance.

You can take a look at some of the rock tributes on social media below.

RIP Prince.