“Earlier today, Los Angeles, America, and the whole wide world lost a hero.

At one point the camera cut to the J Sisters a.k.a.

He was joined by percussionist and longtime Prince collaborator Sheila E. for theSaturday Night Fever-esqueperformance.

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Even still, the performance was a high-energy way to kick off the evening.L.H.

Now that’s how you wow the Grammys crowd.

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