A June 7 Gather.com
story marks the 53rd birthday of
Prince, the iconic Minneapolis rocker.
"It's
a safe bet he can look down from his royal throne and enjoy the fact
that he's as popular today as he was two decades ago," the story
states.
Gather.com cites the artist's recent run of 21
sold-out shows in Los Angeles, "sending fans and critics into a frenzy
with his stellar performances of songs from his ever-growing catalog,"
it states.
Describing Prince as an icon and "ultimate showman,"
the post makes the case that he rivals younger performers, especially
with his impressive guitar skills.