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In the last few days there have been many organized public events honoring pop superstar Prince, who died last week at the age of 57. 

His life and music

The road that led Prince Rogers Nelson to stardom

A memorial continues to grow outside Paisley Park in Chanhassen. Fans flocked to all-night dance parties three nights in a row at First Avenue in Minneapolis. A screening of "Purple Rain" Saturday at Target Field Station drew thousands. Another, 

scheduled for this Friday at MPR's Fitzgerald Theater,


Meanwhile in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, there was a unique musical tribute to Prince — the tower bells at City Hall 

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Prince: His life and music

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"Kiss" and "1999" were just two of the hits that could be heard throughout downtown. "Purple Rain" had to be omitted because of limited notes on the bell's small keyboard.

Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

Mpls. City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

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