Has prince died

[soulster]

Mind boggling. The rest of the world is talking about, and paying tribute to one of the most important musicians around, and all this forum can come up with is 16 posts!

[midnightman]

I always felt Prince was a more important musical figure than MJ and Bowie myself... the coverage for him shows he earned his megastar accolades as much as MJ and Bowie did.

And also, glad someone mentioned how he changed the landscape for black people in terms of his presentation:

http://www.vox.com/2016/4/21/1148168...ission-weirdos

[marv2]

I always felt Prince was a more important musical figure than MJ and Bowie myself... the coverage for him shows he earned his megastar accolades as much as MJ and Bowie did.

And also, glad someone mentioned how he changed the landscape for black people in terms of his presentation:

http://www.vox.com/2016/4/21/1148168...ission-weirdos

That's because Prince was everything! Songwriter, multi-talented musician, singer, arranger, producer, performer, talent scout, innovator, etc, etc, etc.

[jobeterob]

Mind boggling. The rest of the world is talking about, and paying tribute to one of the most important musicians around, and all this forum can come up with is 16 posts!

Soulster: I think in the last few months, the music posts have collapsed. Sometimes I look in at the motown forum and there is no movement and few posts. Perhaps many people are more on Facebook - it seems to have a group for everything ; kind of sad to me.

[soulster]

Soulster: I think in the last few months, the music posts have collapsed. Sometimes I look in at the motown forum and there is no movement and few posts. Perhaps many people are more on Facebook - it seems to have a group for everything ; kind of sad to me.

Thing of it is, I don't do Facebook for a number of reasons.

[milven]

Mind boggling. The rest of the world is talking about, and paying tribute to one of the most important musicians around, and all this forum can come up with is 16 posts!

I was going to be the first person to post here about Prince's passing, but I passed on it because a few years ago you condemned people who come here to post deaths, but never post anything about the technicalities of making music. I can't talk about the technicalities of music as I do not have the interest or education that you have.

Didn't realize it till I read that post, but I guess I just avoided obituary postings since then.

However, I can talk about what music does to my ears. Prince's music was pleasant to my ears. His death is a tremendous loss to the music industry.

Last night, Jennifer Hudson, currently starring in THE COLOR PURPLE on Broadway honored Prince by singing Purple Rain with the cast after the show.

And also last night, the cast of Broadway's HAMILTON also paid tribute to him after the curtain. Still dressed in their founding father's garb, they were on stage using their happy feet dancing to the upbeat LET"S GO CRAZY.

Since Prince had no association to Broadway [[that I recall - I may be wrong) that is quite a tribute to the man, his music and his talent.

[soulster]

I was going to be the first person to post here about Prince's passing, but I passed on it because a few years ago you condemned people who come here to post deaths, but never post anything about the technicalities of making music.

Let's get this straight: not condemn, but criticized the general vibe of nothing but death reports. And, then, it was always a hearsay, not factual.

Didn't realize it till I read that post, but I guess I just avoided obituary postings since then.

Sorry. I did not realize that my criticism could have such an impact on you. I am a passionate kind of guy when it comes to music and audio. But, the sheer magnitude and impact of Prince's passing, and the virtual silence on this particular forum, is very odd!

[milven]

Let's get this straight: not condemn, but criticized the general vibe of nothing but death reports. And, then, it was always a hearsay, not factual.



Sorry. I did not realize that my criticism could have such an impact on you. I am a passionate kind of guy when it comes to music and audio. But, the sheer magnitude and impact of Prince's passing, and the virtual silence on this particular forum, is very odd!

I apologize Soulster. I used the wrong word when I said condemn. Criticize is more appropriate.

I actually agree with much of what you say. There were many posts here of people dying and they were posted before it was confirmed because people wanted to be the first to post. Bill Cosby died three time on Facebook and that was posted here. Of course Cosby is still alive.

At least in this post Stubassi1 asked if the reports were true. He did not state rumor as fact.

I admire your passion for the technical aspects of recordings. I don't have it and at my advanced old age and hearing difficulties , I am glad to hear what I hear. I do, however, share your passion for music and that, we have in common.

I would like to say that you misinterpreted my words, but as you pointed out, I did use the wrong word, I apologize for that and hope this post clears that up. We all have one thing in common here. We love music.

[soulster]

I apologize Soulster. I used the wrong word when I said condemn. Criticize is more appropriate.

I actually agree with much of what you say. There were many posts here of people dying and they were posted before it was confirmed because people wanted to be the first to post. Bill Cosby died three time on Facebook and that was posted here. Of course Cosby is still alive.

At least in this post Stubassi1 asked if the reports were true. He did not state rumor as fact.

I admire your passion for the technical aspects of recordings. I don't have it and at my advanced old age and hearing difficulties , I am glad to hear what I hear. I do, however, share your passion for music and that, we have in common.

I would like to say that you misinterpreted my words, but as you pointed out, I did use the wrong word, I apologize for that and hope this post clears that up. We all have one thing in common here. We love music.

Thanks, Milven. Prince's passing has me quite depressed.

I am gradually accepting that the culture of this place just ain't for me. I've passed the rebellion stage, still somewhat in the protest stage. It's like when old people feel disenfranchised, fight change, resign to the fact that it's going to happen and nothing they can do will stop it, and gradually withdraw, leaving some damage in the wake. But, I also don't see fresh, young people on this forum, either. That's what keeps me going, fresh faces, fresh opinions and philosophies.

[marybrewster]

For those of you not in Minneapolis, it's difficult to put into words the feeling that is in the air. EVERY news program; EVERY radio station has turned into all-things-Prince. Downtown has been a non-stop "party" for the last 24 hours; they anticipate it will last through the weekend, and into the next coming weeks. Some have likened the turnout to First Avenue and Paisley Park to Times Square on New Year's Eve. Buildings have "turned purple"; even the 35W bridge leading into the city is glowing lavender. It's unlike anything I've ever seen before. We've even declared today #PurpleForPrince day.

We're beyond pleased and touched that so many, even from the President himself, has acknowledged our local boy done good. Prince may have belonged to the world, but we'll always claim him as our brother.

[marv2]

For those of you not in Minneapolis, it's difficult to put into words the feeling that is in the air. EVERY news program; EVERY radio station has turned into all-things-Prince. Downtown has been a non-stop "party" for the last 24 hours; they anticipate it will last through the weekend, and into the next coming weeks. Some have likened the turnout to First Avenue and Paisley Park to Times Square on New Year's Eve. Buildings have "turned purple"; even the 35W bridge leading into the city is glowing lavender. It's unlike anything I've ever seen before. We've even declared today #PurpleForPrince day.

We're beyond pleased and touched that so many, even from the President himself, has acknowledged our local boy done good. Prince may have belonged to the world, but we'll always claim him as our brother.

Mary, I first met Prince in Minneapolis in 1988. First at the Pacific Club and then at Rupert's. He was a nice guy, even bought us a round of drinks [[at my insistence LOL). Everywhere we went during our 5 week stay there from First Avenue to Williams Uptown to the Loon Cafe the whole town seemed to talk about Prince! It was very clear that they loved him up there.

In 1990 he gave us tickets to his only
North American concert that year over in St. Paul. front row, ringside seats! He was very alright with me!