RIP Prince

[BlueDenimLamp]

Prince's Super Bowl half time show is trending so here's the linkhttp://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-...-halftime-show

The first minute is just talking so you may want to skip that.

[Missy]

I guess there will be a health report. I saw he had bad hips from performing for years in heels because he was so little (he apparently refused surgery requiring blood transfusions because of his religious beliefs) , and he did have some tragedy in his life - a son who died not long after birth. In recent years he probably could have been a lot more visible in his career if he had done more self marketing but he didn't seem interested. Like Michael Jackson, despite his onstage flamboyance he seemed shy in person.

I think he became friends with Stevie but disapproved of her drug habits at that time. And she had some sharp words with him when he suggested she raunch herself up a bit. Seemingly an odd pair but I guess both natural eccentrics and small in stature. Like Stevie he seemed to be a bit vain but I guess being out there in front of people it's understandable. I like the song they did together and it seemed to help lead Stevie into a new direction for herself post FM. Rest in peace Mr Prince Rodgers Nelson. Such a sad year for all fans of music.

[desertangel]

Originally Posted by Newzchspy

Like the rest of you, I am in complete shock at the news (and Chyna too) of his passing. Now it forces me to learn a LOT about the guy like he was a Jehovah's Witness, didn't vote and was a registered Republican in MN and was against gay marriage? Who knew?? Anyone else have any random Prince "Who Knew" facts???

Who knew he believed in chemtrails and what caused him to become a believer. Perhaps he suffered from frequent unexplained sickness and was searching for answers. He was vegan. A perfectionist. Perhaps he just flogged it too hard and should have cancelled the remaining tour and stayed in bed longer. RIP Prince.


Here is the interview:
http://youtu.be/MBzx_3eOyZA

[BlueDenimLamp]

the world turns #purple for #Prince #RIPPrince #GoneTooSoon April 21, 2016 pic.twitter.com/1yfUNj27RS

— Brian Vibberts (@BrianVibberts) April 22, 2016

[olive]

Boston did the Zakim Bridge

[iamnotafraid]

Very sad news.

A remarkable talent most especially on 1999, Purple Rain
and Around The World In A Day. For some reason after
that he seemed to get lost. Then the fight with his record company
didn't help. He was probably on the right side of the fight, but it
seem to cost him his incredible vision.

I saw him on Tavis Smiley and lost some of my admiration for his
intellect. Some of the interviews were eye-opening. Never knew
him to be one that believed in certain conspiracies and such.

He didn't look healthy is these past few years.

My memories of him will be from Purple Rain and how he was the
best performer that ever rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

[Missy]

There are many stories going around right now. I don't know what to think and I don't like to say something that is not yet confirmed and might just be speculation. Many are questioning how this could happen when he was just 57 - was there something we did not know about?

He was a very private person who kept an air of mystery about himself much of the time. But there will be a full investigation into what happened by the local sheriff's department, and I expect it will be reported in due time.

[olive]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

Very sad news.

A remarkable talent most especially on 1999, Purple Rain
and [B][I]A He was probably on the right side of the fight, but it
seem to cost him his incredible vision.

I think it was the Jehovah witness that side tracked him and the death of his son

[WildHearted]

Some of Stevie's stories about Prince over the years:

Prince played synth on your 1983 single Stand Back, which you had written by singing new words and a new melody to his Little Red Corvette. What do you remember about the session with him at Sunset Sound?
I remember him playing basketball outside like one of the Harlem Globetrotters. He was spinning the ball on his finger and throwing it backwards into the net. In terms of the actual recording he was super-quick, Unfortunatatley we couldn’t keep him locked-down there forever (laughs).

But he later sent you the backing track for Purple Rain, asking you if you wanted to write something to it..
lt was a cassette – and I’ve still got it – with the whole instrumental track and a little bit of Prince singing “Can’t get over that feeling.” or something. But it was 10 minutes long with the big guitar solo and I was overwhelmed. I told him, “Prince, I’ve listened to this a hundred times but I wouldn’t know where to start. It’s a movie,

So you turned down what became Prince’s defining song?
Right, Bit I always feel like there’s a little bit of me in it. The olive branch of him giving me that cassetee was huge, but I think he would have liked a romance with me, too.

Wow. Were you flattered?
Very flattered. I remember Fleetwood Mac were in Minneapolis on tour one time and Prince came and got me right after the show. I’ m still in my chiffon stage outfit and he’s in his purple stage outfit. We get in his purple Camaro and bomb out onto the freeway at 100mph. I’m terrified, but kind of excited, too: “****, we’re gonna get pulled over!” So we get to his purple house and he has a studio downstairs and we try to write a song together. But I’ve just done a show and I’m tired, so I go upstairs and sleep on the floor of his purple kitchen. In the morning he wakes me up and I have some coffee and I sing a little part on the song. But I’ve got to be at the airport by 2pm to take-off with Fleetwood Mac, and you do not miss that plane. We get into the purple Camaro again. Prince bombs it down the freeway and right out on to the tarmac alongside our private jet. He comes around to open my door and we hug goodbye, but we both look like crazy people. I get on the plane and the rest of the band are like (drums fingers, rolls eyes). I’m like, “What? Nothing happened.

------

Details: Really? What about you and Prince?

Stevie Nicks: Let me state this here and now: We did not have a sexual relationship--I did not let that happen.

Details: How did you meet?

Stevie Nicks: When we were recording "Stand Back" I decided to be really blatant and call Prince up and tell him that I had been inspired to write the song while listening to "Little Red Corvette." I told him that I figured my song was half his. He came over to the studio where I was recording and listened to it--as I turned extremely white and started to shake. Then he walked over to the piano and put on a really incredible keyboard track. And not only did Prince make it up right on the spot, he played it with only two fingers. Then he left.

Details: Did you see him again?

Stevie Nicks: Yes, when I was on the road a year or so later. I was sick, and Prince brought some cough syrup up to my hotel room. He was sweet--he walked around the room folding things, fluffing pillows, tidying up in general. Then he gave me a spoon of it himself. But when I asked for another spoonful he changed--he said, "I didn't come all the way up here just to get you hooked on another substance!" Then he left.

Details: Do you still see him?

Stevie Nicks: No. I was at the premiere of Purple Rain, and in the scene where he slaps Apollonia I freaked and had to go sit in the bathroom. Afterward I went back to see him, and when he asked why I'd left, I had to tell him, "When you popped Apollonia, it kinda popped my brain." He looked at me like it just killed him. We've never spoken since. (sighs) It’s a shame, really...we were alike in so many ways.

Details: Such as?

Stevie Nicks: Well, for one thing, we both liked wearing black chiffon around the house.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by desertangel

Who knew he believed in chemtrails and what caused him to become a believer. Perhaps he suffered from frequent unexplained sickness and was searching for answers. He was vegan. A perfectionist. Perhaps he just flogged it too hard and should have cancelled the remaining tour and stayed in bed longer. RIP Prince.


Here is the interview:
http://youtu.be/MBzx_3eOyZA

Very interesting .Yes I just found this story on Alex Jones show on Infowars.com.



They also questioned Merle Haggard death too with it.

I live under a jet super highway over here since the international airport is about 25 miles north from me and I get the JFK and Newark traffic going to Europe flying over me according to Flightaware and Planefinder websites. Maybe its adding to my allergy problems here.


I hope they will let us know what happen to him and about his treatment.

[elle]

Bowie and Prince within few months of each other is just......... too much. no words.

Prince was very active in the last few years, with several albums and tours, many with dates announced within a day of the gig (if not hours!). ticket prices ranged from extremely cheap for some of the gigs to very very expensive for others, and sold out even though announced so late (usually by Prince on twitter). venues ranged from tiny clubs and theaters to arenas. i saw him last summer and he gave arena-size show in a theater. he came through my area several times last year, first with unexpected peace concert for Baltimore in May, the week of Baltimore riots (http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/bal...timore-n354356, he was very active on social causes), then he did a small concert in White House in June, followed by two same evening shows in the theater in DC next day. he looked young, energetic, and healthy. i feel extremely lucky that i got to see him when he came through last year, but i never thought that would be the last show of his i would ever have a chance to see.



out of all his incredible talents, he was probably the most underrated as an amazing guitar player he was. while not necessary recognized by general audiences, he was very much recognized by the other incredible guitar players.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by WildHearted

Some of Stevie's stories about Prince over the years...

STEVIE IS SUCH A LIAR!

At the very least she exaggerates. I'm not going to use the
word I'm thinking of, but it stinks.

And not to derail this thread about the Purple one.

[estranged4life]

the sign states it all...

RIP Prince

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

the sign states it all...

RIP Prince

I agree.RIP Prince.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by elle

Bowie and Prince within few months of each other is just......... too much. no words.

Prince was very active in the last few years, with several albums and tours, many with dates announced within a day of the gig (if not hours!). ticket prices ranged from extremely cheap for some of the gigs to very very expensive for others, and sold out even though announced so late (usually by Prince on twitter). venues ranged from tiny clubs and theaters to arenas. i saw him last summer and he gave arena-size show in a theater. he came through my area several times last year, first with unexpected peace concert for Baltimore in May, the week of Baltimore riots (http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/bal...timore-n354356, he was very active on social causes), then he did a small concert in White House in June, followed by two same evening shows in the theater in DC next day. he looked young, energetic, and healthy. i feel extremely lucky that i got to see him when he came through last year, but i never thought that would be the last show of his i would ever have a chance to see.



out of all his incredible talents, he was probably the most underrated as an amazing guitar player he was. while not necessary recognized by general audiences, he was very much recognized by the other incredible guitar players.

I agree.Also can add the same with him playing the keys.