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It’s the news that has shocked the whole world.  Music icon Prince passed away very suddenly Thursday.

An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine how he died.

Prince performed here many times, in a city that was a big influence on his iconic sound.

Producer, arranger and University of Memphis professor  Kurt “K.C.” Clayton knew Prince and had been in the studio with him.