Prince, who was found dead at his home in Minneapolis on Thursday at age 57, was remembered by Morris Day, who rose to fame largely because of the “Purple Rain” singer, via social media.
“Right now there are no words that can express the feelings we all have for our dear brother Prince,” Day wrote. “Thank you!”
Day also posted a vintage picture of himself with Prince with the message, “Prince introduced me 2 u!!!”
Morris Day and the Time were featured prominently in the 1984 film “Purple Rain.” The group’s performance of the track “Jungle Love” was a highlight of the film.
Following news of Prince’s death, social media exploded with tributes to the musician, with celebrities including Samuel L. Jackson, Katy Perry, Dwayne Johnson and Spike Lee reacting to the shocking news.
“R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon,” wrote Shaquille O’Neal.
An investigation into the death is ongoing, the Carver County Sheriff’s Department told TheWrap on Thursday.
11 Songs You Didn't Realize Prince Wrote, From 'Manic Monday' to 'Stand Back' (Videos)
"Manic Monday" by The Bangles
Prince wrote this track for Apollonia 6 in 1984, but decided to hold onto it. Two years later, it became the Bangles' breakout hit.
"Jungle Love" by The Time
The Time's biggest impact on pop culture, "Jungle Love" was co-written by Prince under the pseudonym Jamie Starr.
"Round and Round" by Tevin Campbell
Prince wrote and produced this song for Campbell's platinum debut record "T.E.V.I.N."
"I Feel For You" by Chaka Khan
Originally appeared on Prince's 1979 self-titled album and made famous five years later. Prince won a Grammy for Best R&B Song for her cover.
"Love Song" by Madonna
Prince player guitar, uncredited, on three "Like a Prayer" tracks, and "Love Song" was a full-blown collaboration between the two.
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor
Originally performed by Prince's side project the Family, Sinead O'Connor's cover turned the track into a smash.
"The Glamorous Life" by Sheila E
Sheila E was Prince's protege of sorts, and her biggest hit was written and produced by him
"A Love Bizarre" by Sheila E
Sheila E's other big hit also was written by and featured Prince's background vocals.
"The Bird" by The Time
Prince wrote, produced and played all the instruments except guitar on what would be one of the Time's seminal hits.
“How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore“ by Alicia Keys
Originally a B-side for the Prince record "1999," Keys revived it in 2001 with a spelling change -- the Prince version was called "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore."
"Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks
The story goes that Nicks wrote "Stand Back" while listening to the Prince track "Little Red Corvette" -- and then Prince decided to help out with the studio recording, playing synth and probably contributing in other more intangible ways.
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Music legend, who died in 2016, had a hand in more hits than you know him for
"Manic Monday" by The Bangles
Prince wrote this track for Apollonia 6 in 1984, but decided to hold onto it. Two years later, it became the Bangles' breakout hit.
