Supposedly... Found it on a link that shows what performers require backstage at each venue... here's the link... www.thesmokinggun.com

check it out

Prince is located in the Alt. Rock section.









enjoy

...Larry administers the dose!

And now, the weather..

I heard about that too. Something to do with vitamin deficiencies brought on from a vegan diet. Seems to clash with the whole "natural/healthy" ideas put forth by vegetarians. I mean, how healthy are needles really and how healthy can this diet be if it lacks essential nutrients to the point where you need them injected? They make FOOD for that!

Not sure I believe the story, but I don't NOT believe it.

herbthe4 said:

I kinda doubt it's due to vitamin deficiencies--B12 is infamous for restoring energy. It's what's recommended to help with hangovers, too...

I kinda doubt it's due to vitamin deficiencies--B12 is infamous for restoring energy. It's what's recommended to help with hangovers, too...[/quote]

Hold on, did I miss something? Thought B12 was a vitamin...

Yes, there are serious forms of vitamin B12 deficiencies that can lead to neurological impairment and anemia. However, this is rarely due to a dietary problem, even among vegetarians, because grain products, like cereal, are fortified with B12 and other vitamins.

Unfortunately, B12 injections have been given magical medicinal powers, most of which have never been shown to exist. But the injections are popular among the worried well.

By the way, needles are neither "healthy" or "unhealthy." It's all about what you do with them. Receiving an injection from your physician can be an essential part of maintaining excellent health. Obviously, getting an injection from TommyLee is an entirely different matter!

Lastly, I can't say that I'd blame Prince (or any other vocalist) for being SUPER-paranoid about being in contact with bacteria or viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses. One bad "cold" or "sore throat" can stop a tour for weeks.

Ozzy gets the same shot before a show too!...


somebody explain that!!




and BTW, JoeyCoco, Xemplification, arrived yesterday...very cool



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jaikman said:

Old news he's been doing this for many years.

herbthe4 said:

Has nothing to do with being vegan. He's been doing this since the 80's. He's only been vegan for about 5 or 6 years.

And B-12 gives you an energy boost. It also speeds up your metabolism, and a lot of overweight people use it as a part of a weight loss program.