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Reply #60 posted 02/19/12 8:11pm

dalsh327

LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]

It's supposed to turn into an annual event.

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Reply #61 posted 02/19/12 8:12pm

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LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]

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Reply #62 posted 02/19/12 8:12pm

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Well this was fun. I think we all also owe Ben the site owner and all the mods thanks for keeping this up for us. It's all free with no ads folks. These people are too cool as well.

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Reply #63 posted 02/19/12 8:12pm

rmartin70

Doc just tweeted And now is spinning. The Revolution set is over. No Prince.

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Reply #64 posted 02/19/12 8:15pm

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dalsh327 said:

LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]

It's supposed to turn into an annual event.

That'll be cool. I will go next year if it happens. Besides, I benefited from the AHA funding when I had open heart surgery as kid. So grateful....will definitely give back.... smile

~ formerly ZsaZsaZsu and Technagirl, living in LaLaLand Ba-bey!!
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Reply #65 posted 02/19/12 8:19pm

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Doc just tweeted And now is spinning. The Revolution set is over. No Prince.

broken

...but the night isn't over wink

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Reply #66 posted 02/19/12 8:22pm

V10LETBLUES

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rmartin70 said:

Doc just tweeted And now is spinning. The Revolution set is over. No Prince.

broken

...but the night isn't over wink

lol

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Reply #67 posted 02/19/12 8:25pm

V10LETBLUES

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Reply #68 posted 02/19/12 8:31pm

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Reply #69 posted 02/19/12 8:40pm

V10LETBLUES

Hit the link at check out the photos and give the newspaper plenty of hits. They deserve it.

http://www.startribune.co...64853.html

Prince's Purple Rain band puts a little heart into reunion show

  • Article by: JON BREAM , Star Tribune
  • Updated: February 19, 2012 - 10:15 PM

Review: Concert marked Bobby Z's recovery from a heart attack.

They came from as far away as Spain and new Zealand, from Portland, Ore., and Roanoke, Va., just to see a reunion of Prince & the Revolution at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. That's where the 1984 movie "Purple Rain," which catapulted Prince into international stardom, was famously filmed.

About 1,500 Prince fanatics descended on First Av Sunday for the first reunion by Prince's Purple Rain band since the group disbanded in late 1986.

"This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," said Gene Whitehead, 39, an environmental engineer from Washington, D.C.

Although the Revolution reunited for a cameo appearance in 2003 at a benefit organized by Sheila E, this was the first true reunion. It was organized by revolution drummer Bobby Z to commemorate his recovery from a near-fatal heart attack in February 2011.

The concert featured Wendy & Lisa, Dr. Fink, Brownmark, Dez Dickerson, Eric Leeds, and, of course, Z.

Sunday's concert also included some education from the American Heart Association. "This is so different from whatever we've done before," said Barb Ducharme, the association's senior director of community health. "This has made the American Heart Association cool."

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Reply #70 posted 02/19/12 9:14pm

Trickology

Does it strike anyone as odd that Larry Graham showed up but not prince? Why didn't they ask him to sing "Purple Rain"? lol

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Reply #71 posted 02/19/12 9:37pm

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Trickology said:

Does it strike anyone as odd that Larry Graham showed up but not prince? Why didn't they ask him to sing "Purple Rain"? lol

I kind of feel the whole thing was a publicity stunt to get people to come out. I mean, an extra mic, the cloud guitar onstage, and Larry Graham being there...the whole thing is really, really awkward to me.

I may be in the minority here, but I kind of feel that The Revolution isn't The Revolution without Prince. neutral

But, I'm glad Bobby Z is okay. thumbs up!

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Reply #72 posted 02/19/12 9:42pm

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Thank you Bobby Z and the rest of The Revolution for making some good tunes and an even better evening of fun! This post isn't about whether P should or shouldn't show up (I never expected him to). This is about good music with what talented musicians did show up and celebrating life! Thank you again to the best band in the world!
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Reply #73 posted 02/19/12 9:43pm

Pomade

LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]



Prince was a grown man, a millionaire rock star and Eric's boss -- why can't it just be his decision?
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Reply #74 posted 02/19/12 10:02pm

Trickology

RoseDuchess12 said:

Trickology said:

Does it strike anyone as odd that Larry Graham showed up but not prince? Why didn't they ask him to sing "Purple Rain"? lol

I kind of feel the whole thing was a publicity stunt to get people to come out. I mean, an extra mic, the cloud guitar onstage, and Larry Graham being there...the whole thing is really, really awkward to me.

I may be in the minority here, but I kind of feel that The Revolution isn't The Revolution without Prince. neutral

But, I'm glad Bobby Z is okay. thumbs up!

It is interesting that he didn't give an answer if he would appear. What was he doing? Working on Andy Allo Demos? Listening outside in his limo drinking Jack Daniels? Reading Prince.org to get a reaction for not showing up? lol

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Reply #75 posted 02/19/12 10:06pm

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Trickology said:

RoseDuchess12 said:

I kind of feel the whole thing was a publicity stunt to get people to come out. I mean, an extra mic, the cloud guitar onstage, and Larry Graham being there...the whole thing is really, really awkward to me.

I may be in the minority here, but I kind of feel that The Revolution isn't The Revolution without Prince. neutral

But, I'm glad Bobby Z is okay. thumbs up!

It is interesting that he didn't give an answer if he would appear. What was he doing?Listening outside in his limo drinking Jack Daniels?

lol lol lol lol

"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #76 posted 02/19/12 10:08pm

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It kind of sickens me that he didn't show up. Not saddens, sickens. I've lost count of the number of songs Prince has written in praise of Jesus. But when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.


Bobby Z did a wonderful thing putting this event together. But if Prince had gotten onboard from the beginning it could have been so much more. Prince & The Revolution: Live - One Night Only! They could have sold out the Target Center and made thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for a worthy cause. Throw in a live DVD or downloadable album and you could have pushed those numbers even higher.


Prince would have done so much good by just donating a few hours of his time. But he refused. Next time I hear him sing about God, Jesus or "Love 4 One Another" I'm rolling my eyes and hitting the skip button--because he doesn't seem to understand any of it.

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Reply #77 posted 02/19/12 10:26pm

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December1984 said:

It kind of sickens me that he didn't show up. Not saddens, sickens. I've lost count of the number of songs Prince has written in praise of Jesus. But when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.


Bobby Z did a wonderful thing putting this event together. But if Prince had gotten onboard from the beginning it could have been so much more. Prince & The Revolution: Live - One Night Only! They could have sold out the Target Center and made thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for a worthy cause. Throw in a live DVD or downloadable album and you could have pushed those numbers even higher.


Prince would have done so much good by just donating a few hours of his time. But he refused. Next time I hear him sing about God, Jesus or "Love 4 One Another" I'm rolling my eyes and hitting the skip button--because he doesn't seem to understand any of it.

Weird.

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Reply #78 posted 02/19/12 10:27pm

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December1984 said:

It kind of sickens me that he didn't show up. Not saddens, sickens. I've lost count of the number of songs Prince has written in praise of Jesus. But when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.


Bobby Z did a wonderful thing putting this event together. But if Prince had gotten onboard from the beginning it could have been so much more. Prince & The Revolution: Live - One Night Only! They could have sold out the Target Center and made thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for a worthy cause. Throw in a live DVD or downloadable album and you could have pushed those numbers even higher.


Prince would have done so much good by just donating a few hours of his time. But he refused. Next time I hear him sing about God, Jesus or "Love 4 One Another" I'm rolling my eyes and hitting the skip button--because he doesn't seem to understand any of it.

You're not privy to what he's donated to this cause on behalf of Bobby though, right? And also no one really knows what type of reasons he had for not making an appearance. Sometimes we on the org need to recognize our assumptions for what they are.

Change it one more time..
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Reply #79 posted 02/19/12 10:32pm

ladygirl99

I wished that I went there. Prince or not I am sure it would had been a great show.

I would love to see Andre there too. But Dez look very good.

I notice Lisa sits down on a stool and I notice she sits down a stool in the recent years she performed on stage. I know she said while on her twitter page she had made trip or two to the doctor as she have some back problems. I hope she is doing well.

Wendy looks great and is born to be a bandleader. My prayers are going out toward her father I read off some other board he is doing very bad right now. She somehow throw a slight shade at Prince during Star Tribute interview that Prince doesnt have feelings about anything and Lisa stood up for Prince that he was emotional when Bobby was sicked last year.

I read on Startribute Bobby's heart stop twice. Oh my god. I am glad he is here and I am blessed that he is doing fine.

I didnt expected Prince to be there but I wish he get his act together and get this Revolution reunion going as the bandmembers are getting older and God forbid but we dont know what they are 10 years from now healthwise. We already almost lost Bobby who played intregal part of Prince's history. But again even though it was a letdown he didnt appear on stage but thats Prince and how he is, you cant make someone do something if they dont want to do it.

[Edited 2/19/12 22:39pm]

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Reply #80 posted 02/19/12 10:37pm

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Trickology said:

RoseDuchess12 said:

I kind of feel the whole thing was a publicity stunt to get people to come out. I mean, an extra mic, the cloud guitar onstage, and Larry Graham being there...the whole thing is really, really awkward to me.

I may be in the minority here, but I kind of feel that The Revolution isn't The Revolution without Prince. neutral

But, I'm glad Bobby Z is okay. thumbs up!

It is interesting that he didn't give an answer if he would appear. What was he doing? Working on Andy Allo Demos? Listening outside in his limo drinking Jack Daniels? Reading Prince.org to get a reaction for not showing up? lol

I can't. tombstone lol lol lol lol lol

Prince loves playing with people's minds, so personally think he was actually there in the crowd, probably egging people on about whether or not "Prince" was going to arrive. It sounds like something he would do. evillol

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Reply #81 posted 02/19/12 10:42pm

Revolutionary

yeahthat

W O W . Thats was cold busted. I really don't care for all the delusional replies to this post I'm going to get about how it's up to Prince, or how dare we, the fans, or anyone for that matter, should "assume" Prince was going to perform. Your blind baby. Prince lost me after this stunt.- and yes, this was absolutely a stunt. This was disgraceful to Bobby and the entire band and the fans who were led like sheep. If it weren't for my respect for members of Revolution, I would read Prince out on all the unethical, crooked, downright awful things he's done to these people behind closed doors that would make everyone on here cringe. Shame on U, Mr. Nelson. I'm callin' the truth on this and tellin' it like it is, no more sugarcoating. Damn.

Love & Respect to the Revolution.

Prince, you never did learn how to love the right way.

Peace

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Reply #82 posted 02/19/12 10:42pm

SpiritOtter

rdhull said:

LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]

Im just going to leave this post alone.

RD,

Where do we begin with this one?

love,

Spirit

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Reply #83 posted 02/19/12 10:54pm

Paris9748430

LinnLM1 said:

I hope this leads to more shows. Fun as hell to hear those songs played live. I just wish Eric Leeds wasn't part of it. [I know I'll get flamed for it but Leeds helped bring about the downfall of Prince's music imo. Leeds got Prince away from being a new wave/rock/funk/r&b musician/songwriter and steered him to baroque/jazz. Thanks to Leeds' encouragement, Prince stopped concentrating on Pfunk and Devo and Hendriz and started listening to (and trying to become) Miles Davis. Davis was a genius but that was not Prince's bag.]

As you should!

disbelief

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JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!!
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Reply #84 posted 02/19/12 10:54pm

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yeahthat

W O W . Thats was cold busted. I really don't care for all the delusional replies to this post I'm going to get about how it's up to Prince, or how dare we, the fans, or anyone for that matter, should "assume" Prince was going to perform. Your blind baby. Prince lost me after this stunt.- and yes, this was absolutely a stunt. This was disgraceful to Bobby and the entire band and the fans who were led like sheep. If it weren't for my respect for members of Revolution, I would read Prince out on all the unethical, crooked, downright awful things he's done to these people behind closed doors that would make everyone on here cringe. Shame on U, Mr. Nelson. I'm callin' the truth on this and tellin' it like it is, no more sugarcoating. Damn.

Love & Respect to the Revolution.

Prince, you never did learn how to love the right way.

Peace

Yeah I have to admit it was a letdown a bit that Prince didn't show up but I wasnt fool or was to believe he was going to show up since even the bandmembers Bobby Z and Wendy reportedly said and Lisa via twitter that Prince is invite on stage but wasn't expected to be performed. Prince is just being Prince. But I sincerely hope that he can at least reunite with the Revolution while they are still active and all are still kicking now.

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Reply #85 posted 02/19/12 10:56pm

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I must admit, although not surprised, I'm gutted about him
Not turning up. It genuinely created the feeling that we were finally gonna witness the coming together that so many have wished for, for so many years but he didn't which in a way is understandable as he looks forward in his work ethic and there is the idea that he wouldn't want to steal the thunder of all the other members but I can't help but feel he should have gone in for one song.

It's a bit cliched if he had, which is not the Prince we know
But it's a bit shit that all is put together for a friend and a good cause and let's face it he's on a break from touring at the moment, so all I can say is why not? Just for once, for maybe it 8 minutes and 50 seconds he could've dOne something for the fans and old friends, but like I said, I'm not surprised it the slightest but what I've seen looked really good and looking forward to seeing more
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Reply #86 posted 02/19/12 10:59pm

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December1984 said:

It kind of sickens me that he didn't show up. Not saddens, sickens. I've lost count of the number of songs Prince has written in praise of Jesus. But when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.


Bobby Z did a wonderful thing putting this event together. But if Prince had gotten onboard from the beginning it could have been so much more. Prince & The Revolution: Live - One Night Only! They could have sold out the Target Center and made thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for a worthy cause. Throw in a live DVD or downloadable album and you could have pushed those numbers even higher.


Prince would have done so much good by just donating a few hours of his time. But he refused. Next time I hear him sing about God, Jesus or "Love 4 One Another" I'm rolling my eyes and hitting the skip button--because he doesn't seem to understand any of it.

Right, because Prince is obligated to do all these things.

I'm sick of the sense of entittlement that Prince fans have.

JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!!
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Reply #87 posted 02/20/12 12:04am

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I just got back. ?uestlove was still DJing when I left but all the equipment was gone. I'd like to thank all the members of the Revolution and everyone else who worked to make this happen. It was an amazing, terrific, unforgettable concert. It gave me chills to see Wendy up there leading the group, and I also particularly enjoyed seeing the interaction between her and Dez. Unfortunately I didn't always have such a great view, so I hope the rumored DVD does actually come out.

As for Prince, what can you say? I assumed he wouldn't come until rumors started flying a few days ago that he might be here. All I can say is that if I were in Prince's current touring band, and I watched that concert, I would be nervous about my job security right now. Prince may not want to play with the Revolution for whatever reason, but if I had a choice between seeing another Revolution concert tomorrow and seeing Prince with his current flunkies, I'd defintely go see the Revolution. So there.

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Reply #88 posted 02/20/12 12:23am

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December1984 said:

when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.

Yeah ! Because Prince has never done ANYTHING for charities !!! rolleyes

Hard to believe I've been on the org for over 25 years now!
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Reply #89 posted 02/20/12 12:32am

Revolutionary

Paris9748430 said:

December1984 said:

It kind of sickens me that he didn't show up. Not saddens, sickens. I've lost count of the number of songs Prince has written in praise of Jesus. But when he was offered the chance to do a work of charity--to raise money for people who are sick and suffering--he chose not to. Again.


Bobby Z did a wonderful thing putting this event together. But if Prince had gotten onboard from the beginning it could have been so much more. Prince & The Revolution: Live - One Night Only! They could have sold out the Target Center and made thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for a worthy cause. Throw in a live DVD or downloadable album and you could have pushed those numbers even higher.


Prince would have done so much good by just donating a few hours of his time. But he refused. Next time I hear him sing about God, Jesus or "Love 4 One Another" I'm rolling my eyes and hitting the skip button--because he doesn't seem to understand any of it.

Right, because Prince is obligated to do all these things.

I'm sick of the sense of entittlement that Prince fans have.

dove

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