topcabron Report post Posted April 21, 2016 never into his music, but he had a shit load of hits and albums 57 is too young rip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercar Ace Report post Posted April 21, 2016 I think it went down like this: Prince gets the flu Flies home Chillin at his house he says "This bores me" He heads to the waters of Lake Minnetonka to purify himself Then he realizes universe needs him He dematerializes and heads into another dimension All that is left at his house is an eloquent note left next to some freshly made pancakes Pancakes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Haha that was great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Unbelievably talented. Left us too soon. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Purple Rain came to mind first somehow. Little Red has been added. Yeah purple rain was my first thought too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnythebull Report post Posted April 21, 2016 If you've never seen Kevin Smiths story about meeting prince... Today is the day Sounds like prince was a real indulged asshole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Feels bad, guy was a true rockstar. The story goes - he was asked 'What do you smoke to play guitar so well?' He replied - 'other guitar players' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Sounds like prince was a real indulged asshole There's no doubt about it. Michael on the other hand was as polite as could be with people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 21, 2016 Nice touch by the mod who made the corvette pic little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Drug overdose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Drug overdose. Prescription or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Drug overdose. not aids? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Prescription or what? Sounding like opiates... The emergency landing for the "flu" wasnt for the flu... He ODd... And they gave him a Narcan shot to bring him back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castor Troy Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Sound like another wacko surrounded by "yes sir" people like Jackson. You don't drop dead in an elevator from the flu. I say drug overdose or heart attack from drugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted April 22, 2016 If it was an overdose, I would be absolutely shocked. I met him a bunch of times back in the mid-80s when I lived in Minneapolis. Chatted with him at the gas station, met him at the bank. He often would come into nightclubs and when the band that was there, was on break, he would get up and jam a bit. When you understood the background of everything that went on, the guy was pure genius. The whole thing with the symbol was all his idea to get out from underneath his Sony contract. It's a long story but a great one. Smartest business person I have ever met. Not only a musical genius, but a business genius. He's totally derailed all the people taking the money out of the musical industry, from the creator. The guy was such a spiritualist/health nut, I would be shocked if it were drugs, but sometimes people change. He really wasn't an asshole, he was an OCD perfectionist. And if you weren't willing to put out your top work, he had no time for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted April 22, 2016 If it was an overdose, I would be absolutely shocked. I met him a bunch of times back in the mid-80s when I lived in Minneapolis. Chatted with him at the gas station, met him at the bank. He often would come into nightclubs and when the band that was there, was on break, he would get up and jam a bit. When you understood the background of everything that went on, the guy was pure genius. The whole thing with the symbol was all his idea to get out from underneath his Sony contract. It's a long story but a great one. The guy was such a spiritualist, I would be shocked if it were drugs, but sometimes people change. He really wasn't an asshole, he was an OCD perfectionist. And if you weren't willing to put out your top work, he had no time for you. Im pretty shocked if its drugs too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleSeat Report post Posted April 22, 2016 If it was an overdose, I would be absolutely shocked. I met him a bunch of times back in the mid-80s when I lived in Minneapolis. Chatted with him at the gas station, met him at the bank. He often would come into nightclubs and when the band that was there, was on break, he would get up and jam a bit. When you understood the background of everything that went on, the guy was pure genius. The whole thing with the symbol was all his idea to get out from underneath his Sony contract. It's a long story but a great one. The guy was such a spiritualist, I would be shocked if it were drugs, but sometimes people change. He really wasn't an asshole, he was an OCD perfectionist. And if you weren't willing to put out your top work, he had no time for you. I have heard the exact same assessments of the guy from multiple independent/unrelated people over the years. I take that to mean he had his shit together for the most part. A life well lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbe Report post Posted April 22, 2016 There's no doubt about it. Michael on the other hand was as polite as could be with people. Accept if you're a kid!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted April 22, 2016 2016 seems to be a bad year for all the legendary artists: David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Keith Emerson and now Prince. Add Lemmy Kilmister and Natalie Cole if we count Dec/2015. R.I.P. Truly a musical genius. I played the Purple Rain album last night as a tribute. This is a remarkable "hi-fi" rock album; something that doesn't happen very often from that genre. It's still very equalized (the mixing trend of that era) but sound quality is definitely tops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted April 22, 2016 2016 seems to be a bad year for all the legendary artists: David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Keith Emerson and now Prince. Add Lemmy Kilmister and Natalie Cole if we count Dec/2015. R.I.P. Truly a musical genius. I played the Purple Rain album last night as a tribute. This is a remarkable "hi-fi" rock album; something that doesn't happen very often from that genre. It's still very equalized (the mixing trend of that era) but sound quality is definitely tops. And Merle Haggard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted April 22, 2016 And Merle Haggard. Right, thanks for the reminder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Accept if you're a kid!! Well, I don't think the kids wanted to "accept" it. I knew someone would go there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 22, 2016 2016 seems to be a bad year for all the legendary artists: David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Keith Emerson and now Prince. Add Lemmy Kilmister and Natalie Cole if we count Dec/2015. R.I.P. Truly a musical genius. I played the Purple Rain album last night as a tribute. This is a remarkable "hi-fi" rock album; something that doesn't happen very often from that genre. It's still very equalized (the mixing trend of that era) but sound quality is definitely tops. Did you play the LP or digital? Another thing I miss from that era....sound quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Anyone hearing AIDS rumors? Kinda crazy if true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Did you play the LP or digital? Another thing I miss from that era....sound quality. Which do you think? Both actually. Needless to say, given the proper set up, the LP is about 15% superior than the CD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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