nelcp777 said:

LBrent said:

Ok, I knew I was forgetting someone.

And just think, those are the gals we know about...no tellin how many random gals and one offs.

Wasn't Robin Power still around during that time of 89-92?

I think Robin was gone before 1990 ended

LBrent said:

Some of these ladies are nothing but drama! bickering and throwing shade at each other,smh

They claim to love Prince,but yet this isn't how he would want them to treat each other

rogifan said:

malbena said:

I was wondering about that.

I paid somewhere around $100 dollars for my first celebration in 2000 and attended private parties for I think $12. Prince was there 9/10 times jamming with musicians. It was the best experience ever. Needless to say I met some great people there...

The price of the celebration is the most expensive I've ever seen and there must be a reason for that.

I have no allegiance to Graceland holdings or Tyka or Omarr but the idea that they're charging these prices just to line their own pockets is absurd. And now knowing that they had to spend millions to get PP up to code and the money couldn't come from the Estate...well it's got to come from somewhere. The Graceland guy says the majority of $$ from ticket sales is being plowed right back into PP. I have no reason to assume he's lying. But then again I don't buy into this whole narrative that everyone is just out to make money off Prince.

Yes. So much yes. This money is not going to appear out of thin air. Prince did those things at a financial loss. This can no longer happen. It's a business, and needs to be run as such.

MrNelson7 said:

rogifan said:

malbena said: I have no allegiance to Graceland holdings or Tyka or Omarr but the idea that they're charging these prices just to line their own pockets is absurd. And now knowing that they had to spend millions to get PP up to code and the money couldn't come from the Estate...well it's got to come from somewhere. The Graceland guy says the majority of $$ from ticket sales is being plowed right back into PP. I have no reason to assume he's lying. But then again I don't buy into this whole narrative that everyone is just out to make money off Prince.

Yes. So much yes. This money is not going to appear out of thin air. Prince did those things at a financial loss. This can no longer happen. It's a business, and needs to be run as such.

MOre details pleaase....

There are 52 weeks in a year. I like Shelby but I do think picking this week to release her album smells of opportunism.

Also, don't be hypocrites. The Revolution themselves were throwing shade at Sheila for talking about Prince on the day of his death. They were concerned with timing themselves.

rogifan said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

And here is where the 'latter' bandmembers are starting to act out.

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I think coming up to the anniversary of Prince's death is like a full moon.

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Who is to really tell anyone how to express themselves?
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I mean if the actual musicians were not musicians and jumped out of nowhere to do music, would be one thing, but music in all ways is how they make their living. Mayte aside(that is being talked about enough in other places) what would be the appropriate time for Shelby? Should she go get a 9 - 5 until she feels others will allow her to make music and not be accused of cashing in?

Exactly. I think it was a bit of a cheap shot on Elisa's part.

[Edited 4/19/17 19:36pm]

petalthecat said:

purplerabbithole said:

SoulAlive said:

petalthecat said:

These women need to stay the hell away from social media. Why does it have to be important for us to know your opinion? Like Elisa reiterates twice, it is just her opinion. I'm tired of hearing what Prince would and wouldn't have liked. Only Prince knew that and guess what? He doesn't care anymore. Harsh but true! Just tired of all the backstabbing.

I agree! It's sad to see these grown women act like children.They need to behave with some dignity and respect,and stop using social media to start these silly feuds with each other.

many of the ones attack people on social media for taking advantage of Prince's passing are the very ones doing what they are accusing others of doing. Trying to get their name in the purple light again.

I respect and appreciate Elisa's comments. And those criticizing her for having a voice and having had their own private relationship with Prince, get over it. She has her own personal ethics and other people their own. It's not about you. I've always loved her voice, but I equally appreciate her realness.

OldFriends4Sale said:

SoulAlive said:

petalthecat said: I agree! It's sad to see these grown women act like children.They need to behave with some dignity and respect,and stop using social media to start these silly feuds with each other.

many of the ones attack people on social media for taking advantage of Prince's passing are the very ones doing what they are accusing others of doing. Trying to get their name in the purple light again.

Did you see Jill Jone's post on both FB and Instagram?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156060215391040&set=a.10150117776621040.328158.557256039&type=3&theater

rogifan said:

MMJas said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

many of the ones attack people on social media for taking advantage of Prince's passing are the very ones doing what they are accusing others of doing. Trying to get their name in the purple light again.

Did you see Jill Jone's post on both FB and Instagram?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156060215391040&set=a.10150117776621040.328158.557256039&type=3&theater

yeah I just saw it

lezama said:

I respect and appreciate Elisa's comments. And those criticizing her for having a voice and having had their own private relationship with Prince, get over it. She has her own personal ethics and other people their own. It's not about you. I've always loved her voice, but I equally appreciate her realness.

personal ethics are just that, personal.

She cannot judge others for not having her personal ethic.

Coming up to this day, for her to lash out like so many other are doing is sad.

There is a reason she apologized to Shelby

Have a voice, just be circumspect

malbena said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

lezama said:

I respect and appreciate Elisa's comments. And those criticizing her for having a voice and having had their own private relationship with Prince, get over it. She has her own personal ethics and other people their own. It's not about you. I've always loved her voice, but I equally appreciate her realness.

personal ethics are just that, personal.

She cannot judge others for not having her personal ethic.

Coming up to this day, for her to lash out like so many other are doing is sad.

There is a reason she apologized to Shelby

Have a voice, just be circumspect

Disagreeing with her is fine. But for me, if I see someone doing something I think is wrong, I'm not going to hold my tongue. I'm going to ask questions and speak. You can listen or respond or not, its fine. But think about it this way, if someone doesn't speak to present a different way to approach the business, how would you ever know? I like when people speak up. It helps all of us grow if we're willing to listen. Not just those being spoken to, but the speaker.. maybe there's an assuption she made because she only sees a part of a situation. How would she clarify that if the issue isn't brought up for another to clarify. People bottling up their thoughts just leads to emotional burnout. Speak. Be rational. Listen. Hear things rationally. And decide if what's being spoken is relevant to you or not. Given all of their relationships with Prince, I'm sure there's mountains of emotions they have all bottled up. Let them voice what's bothering them.

lezama said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

personal ethics are just that, personal.

She cannot judge others for not having her personal ethic.

Coming up to this day, for her to lash out like so many other are doing is sad.

There is a reason she apologized to Shelby

Have a voice, just be circumspect

Disagreeing with her is fine. But for me, if I see someone doing something I think is wrong, I'm not going to hold my tongue. I'm going to ask questions and speak. You can listen or respond or not, its fine. But think about it this way, if someone doesn't speak to present a different way to approach the business, how would you ever know? I like when people speak up. It helps all of us grow if we're willing to listen. Not just those being spoken to, but the speaker.. maybe there's an assuption she made because she only sees a part of a situation. How would she clarify that if the issue isn't brought up for another to clarify. People bottling up their thoughts just leads to emotional burnout. Speak. Be rational. Listen. Hear things rationally. And decide if what's being spoken is relevant to you or not. Given all of their relationships with Prince, I'm sure there's mountains of emotions they have all bottled up. Let them voice what's bothering them.

Wrong according to her standards. Who gave her the rules of conduct in what others are to do?

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Putting it on FB as if the people she is talking about is reading it, is passive aggressive. If she cannot call someone or does not have that relationship to call, then she should just leave it alone. FB rants cause more problems than anything. People are busy and a lot of people just are not on FB or social media like that.
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She sang backup with Shelby for how many years? And you cannot call her? That is how relationships become broken or strained.

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If I put a message up on FB directed at my dad or uncle, how do I know they got it? My dad rarely checks his FB page. If a family member or friend did that to me, the relationship would most likely be ending soon. If you cannot respect me enough to call me, but want to blast me according to your personal standards for everyone to see/hear, then you have no respect for me, and you cannot have love without respect.

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what she did like most of the others, was not rational. The conversation she ended up having with Shelby as a result, could have happened in private and she would have gotten an understanding, instead of attacking your ex bandmate in front of people. Don't slap my face in public based on a feeling and then apologize in private, and think the relationship will be good here on out.
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They don't get a pass to go off on people and expect to be respected. Respect is a 2 way street. If this was 1985, what would she do then? No FBook or twitter or instagram or even email.
She would take it old school; either shut her mouth or make a call "hey can we talk"

Same for all the other going off on FB creating havoc. And if it isn't your business then move on and take care of your business. And it makes women look bad, because as far as I see so far it is just women running off at the mouth attacking others. That is not Love4OneAnother 4 sure.

OldFriends4Sale said:

petalthecat said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

yeah I just saw it

I'm glad she's recognized how this is coming across. I have respect for JJ, always liked her but I felt that respect seeping away with her getting caught up in this mess. I hope they just all take a deep breath and step back for a while now.

Yes, I and I know they are grown women who should be in control of themselves, but the so called fans or followers who get on their page and edge her/them on is pathetic. Almost like they are using these ladies platform to lash out at whoever they don't like. The same thing happened to me. Some trollish org fans.

I saw the same thing happen to Cat. People would just say all kinds of stuff to try to get her riled up, because they liked see her get riled up. Yet didn't realized how that affected her health. No one who cares about you wants to see you get angry or riled up and make a fool of you publicly.

rogifan said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

anangellooksdown said:

lezama said:

I respect and appreciate Elisa's comments. And those criticizing her for having a voice and having had their own private relationship with Prince, get over it. She has her own personal ethics and other people their own. It's not about you. I've always loved her voice, but I equally appreciate her realness.

That's my take on it also. Seems like to me she was interviewed, and probably no doubt asked about her participation and instead of talking in circles, being vague or politically correct; she spoke her truth and her opinion. It's hard for me to follow sometimes: who's allowed/permitted to speak their truth? Kim Berry just stated how Prince could have used having some real people in his life, but when people speak their minds, some seem to have an issue. I love her voice and appreciate her expressing her honest opinion.

rogifan said:

rogifan said:

So Elisa did a podcast sharing her personal journey. She says she's done with tributes and knows Prince would want her to move on. http://oldschool1057.com/...-fiorillo/ This is what she posted on Twitter:

For U Prince. #mytruth #gotyourback #justice4cuz #4everinourlives. Backstage Stories-Episode 6 Elisa Fiorillo

What exactly does she mean with the hashtags #gotyourback and #justice4cuz? Does she think Prince was murdered or that someone should be in jail?

That is her trying to move beyond grief.
But she cannot say what others need to do.
These are Celebrations, which I thought is what was going to happen every year
Who wouldn't want to be able to have annual PP Celebrations?

That #justice4cuz is something that Chazz started with. I am not clear on what it's supposed to be about because I think it's provided a way for him to keep himself in the news and in front of the cameras more than anything else aka another coat-tail rider. You'd have to find out what he's peddling to figure out what it means.

rogifan said:

So Elisa did a podcast sharing her personal journey. She says she's done with tributes and knows Prince would want her to move on. http://oldschool1057.com/...-fiorillo/ This is what she posted on Twitter: What exactly does she mean with the hashtags #gotyourback and #justice4cuz? Does she think Prince was murdered or that someone should be in jail?