Former PRINCE & The Revolution member Bobby Z. had a heart attack earlier this month. He has since been released and is back home. His former boss has a special treat in mind for him and fans.

PRINCE will be funking up the Oracle Arena next week in Oakland and PRINCE and company are rushing to get a new “Cali4nia” tour book ready for opening night! Tickets are selling fast, so you better hurry.

The shot above taken from the Parade era featuring PRINCE, Bobby Z., & Wendy Melvoin will be in the new version of the tour book. Also, other shots taken at PRINCE’s recording studio Paisley Park and his run of sold out shows at Madison Square Garden will be featured as well.

PRINCE & The New Power Generation wants Bobby Z. to come out soon to join the tour and play “Purple Rain” with him.

Prince had this to say exclusively to DrFunkenberry.com;

“Nobody plays drums on the song “Purple Rain” like Bobby. Never flashy or loud, he plays like a slow burn love song. Bobby’s way of playing made each live rendition of the song better than the last.”

Hopefully, Bobby will be able to play “Purple Rain” soon.

What do you guys think of the photo and PRINCE’s comments about Bobby Z?-Dr.FB

P.S. to download a full resolution version of the photo, just click on it n save.

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Is he going to give the proceeds of the sale of the tourbook to Bobby Z or something? Otherwise, I don't understand the reaching out part?

that's so sweet love u bobby get well!!!!!!

So glad to hear this! I'm so hoping I get to see Bobby Z on stage with Prince on Monday!

Nice gesture but isn't it a bit too soon?

babynoz said:

Nice gesture but isn't it a bit too soon?

Probably...think he won't be on the stage...but Prince is supposed to have something special in mind for him. We will see. But I sure am glad he's doing better. Get well, Bobby Z.!

Love the fact that Prince is showing some love to Bobby.

Now...am I wrong for looking to deeply into that picture?

Why does it look like he's pushing Wendy away?

purplethunder3121 said:

babynoz said:

Nice gesture but isn't it a bit too soon?

Probably...think he won't be on the stage...but Prince is supposed to have something special in mind for him. We will see. But I sure am glad he's doing better. Get well, Bobby Z.!

Me too...bless his heart.

PurpleLove7 said:

"The shot above taken from the Parade era."

Now I accept I might be wrong here but if U look at his hair style and the style of his clothes, that photo looks more recent than the Parade era. He didn't look like that during the Parade era, thats 2days look.

EDIT: I realise now that Dr F might just be talking about Bobby Z's photo being from the Parade era but thats deffo modern Prince.

[Edited 2/19/11 7:19am]

comegetwild said:

PurpleLove7 said:

"The shot above taken from the Parade era."

Now I accept I might be wrong here but if U look at his hair style and the style of his clothes, that photo looks more recent than the Parade era. He didn't look like that during the Parade era, thats 2days look.

EDIT: I realise now that Dr F might just be talking about Bobby Z's photo being from the Parade era but thats deffo modern Prince.

[Edited 2/19/11 7:19am]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he means the picture behind Prince is the Parade era.

StonedImmaculate said:

Love the fact that Prince is showing some love to Bobby.

Now...am I wrong for looking to deeply into that picture?

Why does it look like he's pushing Wendy away?

Yeah lol your looking to deeply,

that touch is a touch of connection

He actually took a similar pic in his 21 Nights photo book

:heart:

armpit said:

comegetwild said:

Now I accept I might be wrong here but if U look at his hair style and the style of his clothes, that photo looks more recent than the Parade era. He didn't look like that during the Parade era, thats 2days look.

EDIT: I realise now that Dr F might just be talking about Bobby Z's photo being from the Parade era but thats deffo modern Prince.

[Edited 2/19/11 7:19am]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he means the picture behind Prince is the Parade era.

It's from the 'Parade' album cover.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Is he going to give the proceeds of the sale of the tourbook to Bobby Z or something? Otherwise, I don't understand the reaching out part?

Is Bobby Z finanically broke?? Maybe proceeds, if any, could be given to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

It's nice to read Prince saying something positive about Bobby publicly.

funksterr said:

It's nice to read Prince saying something positive about Bobby publicly.

WORD!!!!

Thats cool. But why does somthing like Bobby's heart attack have to happen in order for him to get the change to play with Prince again.

ThrillUorKillU said:

Thats cool. But why does somthing like Bobby's heart attack have to happen in order for him to get the change to play with Prince again.

I agree. Still lets hope Prince reach out to his former bandmembers of a reunion. I hope this is happening while all the members are still around alive and presumably healthy!

StonedImmaculate said:

Love the fact that Prince is showing some love to Bobby.

Now...am I wrong for looking to deeply into that picture?

Why does it look like he's pushing Wendy away?

Ha! I had exactly the same reaction.