http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

cracknbush said:

Also, A Billboard article:

http://www.billboard.com/...1214.story

and more:

http://www.nj.com/enterta...new_y.html

http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...c_prince_2

[Edited 10/14/10 18:29pm]

I wonder why this wasn't posted already.

thanx 4 sharing the info i hope i get the chance 2 finally see my first Prince concert ever

It's about time. I've been back in NYC from LA for 4 years now. At last the funk has followed.

cool pictures...

cracknbush said:

"You need to come early and come often

[Snip - luv4u]

Everyone comes early to Prince shows compared to Prince!

Look out NYC here eye come

Ladies and Gentlemen, It's the new, New Power Soul revue! lol

Well that iz nice and it took a press conference 2 tell us that but no tour dates, yep he's prince allright! Now let's get ready 2 funk when the dates r announced!

Hope the special guitar is a cloud

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Though he was mum on details like dates and tour stops, the 52 year-old singer/songwriter told the crowd that 'Welcome to America' will showcase some of his favorite artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway and Sheila E.

The Minnesota native also confirmed that he and the New Power Generation would also perform nightly alongside featured acts.

"If you've been to one of my shows, then you know what time it is," the usually media shy artist joked. "You need to come early and come often because every time we play it's always something new. I got a lot of hits. Bring friends, bring children, and bring foot spray because it's gonna be funky."

"I didn't want to talk too much but how many have seen 'Waiting for Superman,' " he asked before bringing out Harlem Children's Zone head Geoffrey Canada who also spoke briefly about how grateful he is Prince chose Harlem as the venue to announce the series.

Prince will play a special guitar for the duration of the concert series and then auction off the guitar for the benefit of Harlem Children's Zone.

BET's President of Music Programming Stephen Hill, a long-time fan of 'The Purple One,' introduced Prince to the throngs of media outlets present at the press conference. A few months back, the network awarded Prince with a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2010 BET Awards.

Hill reminisced on his first Prince concert in 1982 at the Apollo and more recently flying to Nice, France to see his two-hour set and another two-hour long after-hours set. "I know what I hope he's here to announce," but admitted he was out of the loop on what the big announcement was.

At the press conference, Prince also debuted the full version of his new song 'Rich Friends.'

Earlier this year, he released his album '20Ten' in newspapers across Europe and in the UK, but refused to allow access to the album to digital download services.

That line up is tremendous so many of my favorites

Simply 2 cool 4 words.

Wonder what the "special guitar" is, that he'll use then give away...

Nice that the posters had him with a Bass.

...and U know what kind of Bass that is.

This is no "revue" of the standard type. This will be a storm.

Prince's energy level on the recent European gigs was high, new, and reminiscent. I'm pretty sure that all of the PurpleHeads out there will get their share of P, so no worries about less... not with Prince. His energy is clearly on a major upswing.

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Funklov said:

Hope the special guitar is a cloud

No, sorry. It was there -- it's a gold plated Fender.

Prince will auction off a purple squire stratocaster & first act bass

[Edited 10/14/10 18:56pm]

Sigh... Big Hairy Deal.........Not the news I was hoping for................

YES!!!!

Bring it on!

my summary of the event is at http://www.neosoul.com/reviews.html

Before Prince came out, music played including Cream, Everybody Loves Me, Beginning Endlessly, Colonized Mind and Fury, among others. It was cool. I have some pics on facebook if you want to friend me. I'll try to get them here.

I put some pictures from tonight in the Gallery.

Is that accidental or is he wearing Michael Jackson like sunglasses ?

I think he makes a special effort replacing Wacko Jacko as Waco Purple Yoga or something.

Calling all this event to air a new song and announce a tour without set dates. This guy is something special. Its sad because its long gone when this weirdness served him in any way. Event the articles already describe him as unreliable and keep a slight touch of mock. I wander who's his advisors are ...

Having said that, I know I am a fool. After swearing not to do it again, after the Geneve cancellation and all, I am off to Rome again. Crossing my heart he will feel like taking the stage and giving a show that night.

Great news! Can't wait to get tix. I had tix to the Musicology tour but missed out on my show, so I've been waiting awhile.

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

it

I'm THERE and more than once!, crossing my fingers.! i need to just figure out how many heads of hair i need to do to get enough dough to go to every show in the Midwest and that's not just any ticket that is VIP!! or meet and greet if there is one !!!!

Hopefully he comes around this way soon.

Meh.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

I just realized Prince also mentioned comedian "Sinbad" as part of the lineup, just before he mentioned Sheila E's name. I somehow missed that when he was calling out the names of artists that will be part of this event.

is prince deliberately copying michael? cuz if thats the case, such a horrid act would not be worth commenting on. if he isnt, then what is going on?

Am I the only one who is thinking Prince either has an album or a new song called 'Welcome 2 America' And there was no word on '20Ten Special Edition'. Guess we shall find out on a purple day in December.

ehhh.. Cant afford that. Hopefully he will tour other cities. I don't care for any of the artists except Janae Monet. I saw her open for NERD so I have seen her before. It sounds like its going to be nothing but an R&B event anyway so I probally won't miss much.

dandeeland said:

ehhh.. Cant afford that. Hopefully he will tour other cities. I don't care for any of the artists except Janae Monet. I saw her open for NERD so I have seen her before. It sounds like its going to be nothing but an R&B event anyway so I probally won't miss much.

What is that suppose to mean?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

that's truly positive right there...and I love the role that he is taking as MC also mentor.

I think this might be the Guitar

This is super exciting and I hope Prince plays most of the shows and doesn't get too lost in these other artists. It will be nice I guess to see some of these other artists, since I don't listen to any of them really. But I'm really only excited about Mint Condition b/c I use to like them. And I'm thinking it will be cool to see JM too since she is Prince's fave new artist. Nevertheless, I will be attending many of the shows if I can get tickets, so hopefully Prince will deliver!! Wait, he always delivers! Hopefully he will deliver alot and make these concert about his music, I shall say...

Random selection:

This is great news if you happen to live in the US or, are able to trave there.

But, I was hoping for something regarding his back catalogue.

Well, I'm very happy for all ya'll fans from NY or US (who can make it).

" bring foot spray because it's gonna be funky."

Can't wait for more dates TBA, but I would think we may only get like an hour Prince show and more of the other acts-which is kewl-but I would like 2 hours of Prince and the other acts.

Also wondering with so many acts to support-I would think the tickets will be high priced-100.00 or more.

Everybody sounds cool but...

Janelle Monae. Her management must be funding all this.

She was awful on the BET Tribute.

[Edited 10/14/10 23:50pm]

Happy for the NY fans but, honestly, most of the acts are shit.

jone70 said:

Funklov said:

Hope the special guitar is a cloud

No, sorry. It was there -- it's a gold plated Fender.

I think this is the guitar.

[Edited 10/15/10 0:40am]

cracknbush said:

and more:

http://www.nj.com/enterta...new_y.html

have you read that article?

"After Prince's short address, selections from his "21 Nights in London" DVD were shown." ????????????????????

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Though he was mum on details like dates and tour stops, the 52 year-old singer/songwriter told the crowd that 'Welcome to America' will showcase some of his favorite artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway and Sheila E.

The Minnesota native also confirmed that he and the New Power Generation would also perform nightly alongside featured acts.

Snore... Sheesh, what a pathetic line-up.

trickster said:

cracknbush said:

and more:

http://www.nj.com/enterta...new_y.html

have you read that article?

"After Prince's short address, selections from his "21 Nights in London" DVD were shown." ????????????????????

Maybe the person was confused? Maybe some one on the Org who was there could confirm.

he sounded so scripted, like he was gonna fall asleep until the end . it sounds like more of the shows he's been doing as of late, with tons of meh guests (janelle is a nice touch ), a couple of the same (a lot of? ) hits, maybe 1 new song and prince for like 20 minutes, but we'll see . hopefully dates will be posted early enough for me to make plans to see it if it comes my way cuz i'm still with it anyways .

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Am I the only one here that thinks that this is not gonna be a tour? It dosent sound like that to me. He´s gonna be serving as a Master of Ceremoies and just showcast diffrent bands diffrent night, maybe stepping now and then and play a song.

I saw a Bootsy Collins: A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown show here in Stockholm that was like that. Bootsy was on like 15 min or something like that.

Oh well hopefully for all US fans I´m wrong.

Seriously Prince, how about hiring people that aren't half blind to do your artwork?

http://twitpic.com/2xms09

God I hope he comes to Detroit. At least Ohio.

I am there.

This'll be the first time to see him live. I can't wait.

BlueAngel said:

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Am I the only one here that thinks that this is not gonna be a tour? It dosent sound like that to me. He´s gonna be serving as a Master of Ceremoies and just showcast diffrent bands diffrent night, maybe stepping now and then and play a song.

I saw a Bootsy Collins: A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown show here in Stockholm that was like that. Bootsy was on like 15 min or something like that.

Oh well hopefully for all US fans I´m wrong.

I thought the same thing but now I'm thinking it's these special events then a US tour. I also saw

@rollingstone Update: We're being told to expect a multi-night stand by Prince "in the New York area" - not necessarily at the Apollo

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Couldn't have said it better.

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes;

So? She's still ridiculously overrated.

Maceo Parker need we say more?????

Yes yes, legend, blah blah blah.

Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

WTF is "new" about any of this?

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music

Yes, that must be it. Now lemme get back to listening to:

- Netsky's album,

- Goose's "Synrise",

- Aeroplane's "We Can't Fly",

- Autolux' "Transit Transit",

- Balthazar's "Applause",

- Band Of Horses' "Infinite Arms",

- Diplo And Don Diablo's "Make You Pop",

- Duck Sauce's "Barbra Streisand",

- Dum Dum Girls' "I Will Be",

- Flying Lotus' "Cosmogramma",

- Gonzales' "Ivory Tower",

- LCD Soundsystem's "This Is Happening",

- Les Savy Fav's "Root For Ruin",

- M.I.A.'s "MAYA", Maximum Balloon,

- Roots' "How I Got Over",

- Sufjan Stevens' latest,

- the "Ninja Tune XX" box set.

How many of those have you heard of? And that's just a small slice of my current musical diet.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience

Hilarious. When has he ever done this?

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education.

Yeah, why get political and you know, demand YOUR GOVERNMENT to invest in education instead of the war machine, when you can support one frikking charity and come out like a saint. Funny how He Who Is Number One At The Bank once again uses OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY to make himself look good. Hey Prince, how about DONATING some of YOUR OWN money?

Oh, and has he mentioned John Legend & The Roots' "Wake Up"? Noooooo, can't do that, because that's politics. And his current imaginary deity of choice doesn't allow that.

robinhood said:

is prince deliberately copying michael? cuz if thats the case, such a horrid act would not be worth commenting on. if he isnt, then what is going on?

Well MJ had been copying P for years so...

P deserves to be recognised as King.

BartVanHemelen said:

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes;

So? She's still ridiculously overrated.

Hilarious. When has he ever done this?

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education.

Yeah, why get political and you know, demand YOUR GOVERNMENT to invest in education instead of the war machine, when you can support one frikking charity and come out like a saint. Funny how He Who Is Number One At The Bank once again uses OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY to make himself look good. Hey Prince, how about DONATING some of YOUR OWN money?

Oh, and has he mentioned John Legend & The Roots' "Wake Up"? Noooooo, can't do that, because that's politics. And his current imaginary deity of choice doesn't allow that.

Ah, Barty... Forever the Org's....

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Co-sign. If the lineup isn't your taste, fine, but these are talented and critically acclaimed artists. Prince has a preference for r&b, soul, jazz and old school funk so that's what he's gonna have on his shows. I understand that a lot of orgers would have preferred if he toured the States instead of, as it seems, stay in one city, but at least he's back in the States. And that for a while, so I'd be happy

sounds cool

but

if some of you REALLY think he's 'copying' MJ-in any way here

the glasses??????the 'similar' wardrobe?????????

one of the silliest assumptions i've ever seen on here

though there HAD to be something to moan about

after such a long spell away-he seems to really be trying to sell the US and some of her wonderful artists

how the funk can this be bad in ANY way ?

if i had the cash-id be there in a shot

Amtrak like a mug! Hit me w/ them dates! Is it rude to ask your cousins if you can stay w/ them for 4 weekends?

jfrost said:

I think this might be the Guitar

This is similar to his white one from years back. Where is this picture from?

[Edited 10/15/10 3:31am]

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

Good God-y is that like MJ. Prince always wears clothes like that and sunglasses too. However everytime I see Obama and other leaders doing press conferences I do secretly think "Michael jackson did that in 2009-get your own act"

jstarr2000 said:

Everybody sounds cool but...

Janelle Monae. Her management must be funding all this.

She was awful on the BET Tribute.

[Edited 10/14/10 23:50pm]

Just in case that was the only place you've seen her, I recommend you look for her music and videos either at her website or on YT.

I really didn't like that performance, then I saw the article about Prince going to see her perform at First Ave and Janelle and her band going back to PP etc... and figured she was worth another listen.

I watched the Tightrope vid and was hooked. Now I have her album and I love it.

I've re-watched the BET tribute and, after getting to know her style, I actually get what she was doing with it...I still don't think it was the best choice, but it made more...sense, I guess.

(Apologies of course if you know all about her and her music and her style and still just don't like her work)

Oh yes, I'm there at that concert...can't wait for this purple day in December.....

In other words a Newpower Soul tour, but this time without Chaka.

Don't think it's going to be anything we have not seen before. Being surrounded by an audience being polite but inwardly resentful to the other acts and just hoping to see him.

I would rather less of the other acts and more of him, like the 3121 shows in LV. Unless he comes with this to my home town, this sadly is not something I fancy making a special trip on a plane for.

Dang I'm shocked at the negativity from this announcement. For myself personally, I think it's a great idea..especially since he's featuring acts that are really talented. Oh well, to each his own I guess....can't please everybody.

jfrost said:

I think this might be the Guitar

It's a bass mate.

This sounds amazing, what a line up! To all those in the US who felt neglected, this sounds like a massive slice of payback!!

jcurley said:

I guess we need to wait for a proper Live Nation press release to find out what this is really about. Maybe he can't say just now because of his Euro dates. And release that 21 nights DVD dammit!

guestlist sounds very jazzy and thats exactly what i like tohear

one question- just who is he welcoming to America?

Prince you better be coming to Ohio! Yeah, he didn't give us specifics and no he didn't mention a new album. But if he would have that just wouldn't be Prince. Oh and if there is a DVD of 21 nights that goes for sale...I am taking the day off and gettin that motha! Do yo thang Prince!

I hope it's a proper tour, and I DO wish it was just Prince. The inclusion of all those others makes me think the tickets will be pricey. That being said, I am glad he is at least ACKNOWLEDGING the U.S., finally.

Let's sum up:

- no date was given

- no location was given

Why the f*ck did he hold a press conference?

*drools*

4 the record

Janelle Monae was AMAZING on later with Jools Holland last week

i've spoken to several people who got her album on the strength of later

and she had the flu

she is soooooooo pretty too

pretty damn funky

I saw Prince with Chaka Kahn and Larry Graham at the Aragon in Chicago awhile back, and it was a blast of a show. This one should be good. Hope he comes to Chicago, but it just so happens I will be in NYC 12/10 weekend. So if need be I'll def see him in the big apple.

NelsonR said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

that's truly positive right there...and I love the role that he is taking as MC also mentor.

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

Evvy said:

one question- just who is he welcoming to America?

Probably to showcase and introduce the talents of many musicians in America, that he will be supporting and performing with during the concert series

Ok, cool news, but this only proves that Prince has finally become an entertainer, his new albums/work are now an afterthought...

so it's bad/good news really...

Evvy said:

one question- just who is he welcoming to America?

It's prob a new track in time for the election about how the government sucks or whatever.

Think it's good for people that are near would like to know the ticket prices. Not that i will be going as don't live in America. Would be great for fans if he did like he did with the O2 and made it affordable to everyone the O2 shows were 31 pounds 21 so not even 20 dollers. Think these may be pricey though.

JoannaLouise said:

Think it's good for people that are near would like to know the ticket prices. Not that i will be going as don't live in America. Would be great for fans if he did like he did with the O2 and made it affordable to everyone the O2 shows were 31 pounds 21 so not even 20 dollers. Think these may be pricey though.

Thats what I'm worried about.......

And in DECEMBER no less.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

You must be Prince's wet dream when it comes to his fans.

come to TEXAS!!!

robinhood said:

is prince deliberately copying michael? cuz if thats the case, such a horrid act would not be worth commenting on. if he isnt, then what is going on?

How is he copying MJ?

Prince has always worn sunglasses at his announcements/speeches. , nothing new there...I didnt hear him say "This is it!"...this is not a farewell or final concert of any kind. He just announced his upcoming tour..nothingmore...stop trying to read shit into it.

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

I think this is a fantastic thing for Prince to be doing. Yes, it would have been better if he had announced dates and venues too, but still. There were people from Livenation there who said afterward that the dates and venues would be announced soon. (I'm still really hoping that the Apollo will be a mainstay for the series.)

And it's very cool that he's auctioning off the guitar for Harlem Children's Zone. That's a great thing for him to support.

I'm really looking forward to more details and am excited to see how it comes together.

And I'm really, really excited that Sheila's going to be a part of it.

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

Mind your language please. There may well be children reading this.

boscho said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

You must be Prince's wet dream when it comes to his fans.

LMAO

thepope2the9s said:

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

enjoy what? a two minute anouncement done to create a buzz and test the water on this side of the pond? If anything was set in stone- he would have released dates and such..

...i'll wait patiently

jfrost said:

I think this might be the Guitar

thats a bass

boscho said:

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

Mind your language please. There may well be children reading this.

Could you quit it with the MJ comparissons.

Oooops - hang on.

Evvy said:

its welcome to america but he is only performing in NY or all over america??? help me out here...

yall are making it seem like its just in NYC...

fuck my life if its just in NYC

Its a bit.....dull. I think the US fans are just happy is doing something in the homeland.

I think he should take to the road with the full show he just did in Europe this summer, rather than some dull homage revue with some has beens and wannabes.

It just sounds like an extension of princes obsession with old school.

I saw Mint Condition support this summer and I have never been so bored by a support act.

sinbad the comedian??????

WTF?

BartVanHemelen said:

Let's sum up:

- no date was given

- no location was given

Why the f*ck did he hold a press conference?

Go out into the sunshine, drink a beer, smoke a joint. Don't think I've ever come across a more consistently miserable person ever on this forum...

SquirrelMeat said:

Its a bit.....dull. I think the US fans are just happy is doing something in the homeland.

I think he should take to the road with the full show he just did in Europe this summer, rather than some dull homage revue with some has beens and wannabes.

It just sounds like an extension of princes obsession with old school.

I saw Mint Condition support this summer and I have never been so bored by a support act.

really?? that bad huh..

this concert sounds like it would hella long but im ready

Sweet !!!

Thanks for the N.E.W.S. and up to the minute posts ...

PicklesMcMillan said:

its welcome to america but he is only performing in NY or all over america??? help me out here...

yall are making it seem like its just in NYC...

fuck my life if its just in NYC

It was never said. That kind of information would definitely be useful, but it hasn't been provided yet.

Efan said:

PicklesMcMillan said:

its welcome to america but he is only performing in NY or all over america??? help me out here...

yall are making it seem like its just in NYC...

fuck my life if its just in NYC

It was never said. That kind of information would definitely be useful, but it hasn't been provided yet.

That would be useful so i can plan if need be..

hurry prince ! so my cousin can get tickets on the low-low

[Edited 10/15/10 9:17am]

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup?

Because it sucks.

How many people have really heard of any of them? If the BET tribute is any indication of what's to come, we're in for a boring ride.

Prince has been doing this same shit for years. How bout some diversity for a change?

By the way, why are European tour annoucements put into "Concerts", but US ones are left in "Pince Music and more"???

SquirrelMeat said:

By the way, why are European tour annoucements put into "Concerts", but US ones are left in "Pince Music and more"???

becuase the USA is awesome

USA! USA!... just joking

RustyNail said:

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup?

Because it sucks.

How many people have really heard of any of them? If the BET tribute is any indication of what's to come, we're in for a boring ride.

Prince has been doing this same shit for years. How bout some diversity for a change?

I like most of the announced artists. A chance to see Janelle or Esperanza play with Prince? Hell, yeah, I'd be there. There are some I would be less excited about, of course, but I like the idea of this a lot.

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

I hate this kind of attitude. Everyone should have the right to express their views without being told to "shut the fuck up."

No one is stopping you from enjoying this. If you don't like opposing views, ignore them.

i love concerts period

its very hard to sway pickles in to not enjoying a concert

you have to be really really terrible or tremendously boring ..

Efan said:

RustyNail said:

Because it sucks.

How many people have really heard of any of them? If the BET tribute is any indication of what's to come, we're in for a boring ride.

Prince has been doing this same shit for years. How bout some diversity for a change?

I like most of the announced artists. A chance to see Janelle or Esperanza play with Prince? Hell, yeah, I'd be there. There are some I would be less excited about, of course, but I like the idea of this a lot.

That's great, but I think you're in the minority when you look at the big picture. Prince hasn't thrilled the mass audiences in a while, and I don't think this lineup helps. Years ago when Prince announced acts like Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, etc., people actually paid attention. That ain't happening this time around.

Prince hasn't impressed me in ages, but I still get pissed when I hear about stuff like this.

He's still young enough to do some awesome stuff, but he's wasting so much time on lame acts and horrendous new music. I suppose he'll be locked into this lame shit for as long as he's a JW and follows the advice of people like Larry Graham.

BREAK THE CHAINS!!!!

i dont care what yall think janelle is on the come up

shes gonna be big.... believe it

as for the rest, their good artist so its really not that bad....

RustyNail said:

Prince hasn't impressed me in ages, but I still get pissed when I hear about stuff like this.

He's still young enough to do some awesome stuff, but he's wasting so much time on lame acts and horrendous new music. I suppose he'll be locked into this lame shit for as long as he's a JW and follows the advice of people like Larry Graham.

BREAK THE CHAINS!!!!

lmao!!

OMG....I live 4 block from the Apollo... I'm sooooooo in there!!!!!!!

polkadotbliss said:

4 the record

Janelle Monae was AMAZING on later with Jools Holland last week

Really? That's amazing? That she was out of breath after singing five lines? That she copied James Brown routines? Oh wait, she had a cold. Funny, there are always excuses when she sucks: wasn't her kind of song, she was ill,...

2elijah said:

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

BartVanHemelen said:

Let's sum up:

- no date was given

- no location was given

Why the f*ck did he hold a press conference?

Ahhh, of course he held the press conference just to tick you off, Bart dear.

He knew it would please you.

banks said:

OMG....I live 4 block from the Apollo... I'm sooooooo in there!!!!!!!

Hilarious. Prince said nothing, and yet people still manage to mishear it.

This is to Bart (Van Hemelen):

I am deeply worried: lately, I find myself agreeing with you rather often.

So I wonder, should I look for professional advice from a doctor?

Did I become a hater of the internet, or maybe common sense is taking over me?

Yours truly,

Cateto

How much do you all think tickets will go for?? I need to start preparing

BartVanHemelen said:

2elijah said:

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

Huh? convicted? , again Bart makin shit up!

I like the lineup. I just got two of Esperanza Spalding's albums off iTunes today. She's awesome.

I wonder if they're going to do anotgher 21 Nights thing with multiple shows at one venue or are they coming to us. Need to know for budgeting purposes..

Haha! I knew naysayers would jump on the bandwagon..

Good for Prince, I look forwrd to his concert.

At least Prince kicks butt in concert....even if he has not done a good song on CD in fifteen years.

BartVanHemelen said:

2elijah said:

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

Hey Mr. Miserable. You go on like Prince is suppose to jump, shake and kiss your feet when you snap your fingers and want information. Newsflash....you never had or never will have that power, so don't you think it's time for you to get off that fantasy?

Typing in caps, bringing up his past lawsuits, won't get you any closer to obtaining some privileged pass to that information, you feel you deserve, so you will just have to wait for the info, like the rest of us. If you choose not to, then no one is stopping you from walking away. In the meantime...calm down or go outside and get some sunshine in your life.

PicklesMcMillan said:

its welcome to america but he is only performing in NY or all over america??? help me out here...

yall are making it seem like its just in NYC...

fuck my life if its just in NYC

No other city across the US represents America(and perhaps the world) more than NYC. NYC was the the port of entry for many immigrants throughout US history. "Welcome 2 America" in NYC just makes sense.

[Edited 10/15/10 11:19am]

BartVanHemelen said:

2elijah said:

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

Hey there Mr. Miserable. You go on like Prince is suppose to jump, shake and kiss your feet when you snap your fingers and want information. Newsflash....you never had or never will possess that power, so don't you think it's time to get off that fantasy?

Typing in caps, bringing up his past lawsuits, won't get you any closer to obtaining a special pass you seem to think you deserve in obtaining that information, so you will just have to be patient, and wait for any updates or news about it, just like the rest of us. If you choose not to, then no one is stopping you from simply walking away. In the meantime...calm down or go outside and get some fresh air and sunshine in your life.

[Edited 10/15/10 11:20am]

BartVanHemelen said:

2elijah said:

Some are asking what was the purpose of Prince announcing the concert series if there was no date/locations confirmed. Apparently he held the conference to let folks know he's involved in the Harlem Empowering Zone Project and will be mc'ing/hosting some shows in the near future with live performances. It is apparent the dates/location(s) are still being worked out. He did gave us an idea that it will start sometime in December 2010, so at least he's letting people know about this upcoming event ahead of time.

[Edited 10/15/10 7:24am]

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

i love reading Bart's posts... It helps to get rid of that nasty "kool-aid" aftertaste I get from reading certain "other" posts.

backflip said:

seriously...the best news American Prince fans have heard in a long time, and all this bad mouthing???? i'm guessing if he does any special pre-sales, you all will still try 2 b first in line... I rarely post...but i had to just vent...i am so sick of the negative talk...why be on a fan-type site if you don't have anything nice to say???? peas ps...i hope anyone that swore in their post gets an error message when they go to purchase tix for this event...karma baby!

Many of Prince's so called "fans" have much to learn. One can not expect much from these people who continue to bash him and his music and yet spend every waking hour in the org. Prince is the master.

Truth444 said:

backflip said:

seriously...the best news American Prince fans have heard in a long time, and all this bad mouthing???? i'm guessing if he does any special pre-sales, you all will still try 2 b first in line... I rarely post...but i had to just vent...i am so sick of the negative talk...why be on a fan-type site if you don't have anything nice to say???? peas ps...i hope anyone that swore in their post gets an error message when they go to purchase tix for this event...karma baby!

Many of Prince's so called "fans" have much to learn. One can not expect much from these people who continue to bash him and his music and yet spend every waking hour in the org. Prince is the master.

Master of what? You?

I've all ready allerted the NYC friends to get ready for a visitor:-D

maya said:

BartVanHemelen said:

It's MID-OCTOBER and we have to believe they aren't yet sure of the DATE(S) and the VENUE(S) (and the ticket price) but they can announce a line-up? I'm supposed to believe that all these artists are keeping a huge hole in their agendas because "somewhere in December" they're gonna do a show, or maybe several shows?

These are concerts that are supposed to take place in DECEMBER, just about the busiest social month and littered with events that have been planned weeks and months ahead, and also an expensive month. But when you're a Prince fan, you're supposed to drop everything at the drop of a hat because P has a brainfart.

How about announcing this when there is AN ACTUAL DATE and AN ACTUAL LOCATION and AN ACTUAL TICKET PRICE?

For fuck's sake, this is Prince, a guy who earlier this year was convicted by court to pay SEVERAL MILLIONS to a promotor because Prince changed his mind about doing a gig in Ireland at the last minute.

i love reading Bart's posts... It helps to get rid of that nasty "kool-aid" aftertaste I get from reading certain "other" posts.

Well then I guess misery loves company...don't drown in it.

unkleg said:

This sounds amazing, what a line up! To all those in the US who felt neglected, this sounds like a massive slice of payback!!

Truth444 said:

backflip said:

seriously...the best news American Prince fans have heard in a long time, and all this bad mouthing???? i'm guessing if he does any special pre-sales, you all will still try 2 b first in line... I rarely post...but i had to just vent...i am so sick of the negative talk...why be on a fan-type site if you don't have anything nice to say???? peas ps...i hope anyone that swore in their post gets an error message when they go to purchase tix for this event...karma baby!

Many of Prince's so called "fans" have much to learn. One can not expect much from these people who continue to bash him and his music and yet spend every waking hour in the org. Prince is the master.

I find them hilarious, to be quite frank, because they come off bitter, miserable, spouting negativity, while drowning and wallowing in the misery they created for themselves. Hilarious!

3NineteeN04 said:

Am I the only one who is thinking Prince either has an album or a new song called 'Welcome 2 America' And there was no word on '20Ten Special Edition'. Guess we shall find out on a purple day in December.

i thought that as well but since the font is the same as 20ten i doubt it ..but interesting even rich friends wasn't mentioned at all

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

dandeeland said:

ehhh.. Cant afford that. Hopefully he will tour other cities. I don't care for any of the artists except Janae Monet. I saw her open for NERD so I have seen her before. It sounds like its going to be nothing but an R&B event anyway so I probally won't miss much.

What is that suppose to mean?

one can always tell when another is a rock fan or stuck in the purple rain mode anything funk or soul related they will post something like that

I

JUST

WISH

IT

WAS

ONLY

((((((((((((((((((( PRINCE ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

.

.

.

Well, I'm probably in the minority here, but the only artists on that list I care to see are Sheila E. and Prince. I remember one year he toured with Chaka Kahn and Larry Graham. I think Doug E. Fresh came out too. That was the longest ass show. If he brought this act with all these artists on the road, there is no way I would pay for all that.

What's his problem with not doing a regular tour anyway? He hasn't been to Detroit in six years! I guess he forgot about his all his little "motorbabies."

RustyNail said:

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup?

Because it sucks.

How many people have really heard of any of them? If the BET tribute is any indication of what's to come, we're in for a boring ride.

Prince has been doing this same shit for years. How bout some diversity for a change?

after all ur ranting u still haven't given one suggestion of who YOU would want as a support act and then let's see WHO THE HELL has heard of the people u suggest

dustysgirl said:

Well, I'm probably in the minority here, but the only artists on that list I care to see are Sheila E. and Prince. I remember one year he toured with Chaka Kahn and Larry Graham. I think Doug E. Fresh came out too. That was the longest ass show. If he brought this act with all these artists on the road, there is no way I would pay for all that.

What's his problem with not doing a regular tour anyway? He hasn't been to Detroit in six years! I guess he forgot about his all his little "motorbabies."

I'm with you on the Sheila E. issue.

He could put together such a great lineup and really put on a great show, but his mind is locked in some bizarre place that he refuses to get it out of. I guess it makes sense to no one, but himself.

Empress said:

Some of you people are just whack! Never happy with anything. Just shut the fuck up and let the rest of us enjoy this.

Who is stopping you? For something that must mean so much, you sure let others interfere often and plenty.

Giovanni777 said:

Prince's energy level on the recent European gigs was high, new, and reminiscent.

His energy is clearly on a major upswing.

[Edited 10/14/10 18:49pm]

Being pain free will do that for you. I'm happy for him.

I hope he considers extending the NYC revue style shows to a few selected key Prince staple regions (like Oakland, Vegas, Detroit, Minneapolis, D.C, etc...)

(nevermind)

[Edited 10/15/10 12:45pm]

Dude always pull names out of a grab bag. The special guests will consist of the usual boring fare ie. Mint Condition, The Time, Sheila E... I remember him name dropping supporting acts for The Jam Of The Year tour back in 97, Lenny Kravitz, No Doubt. Hmmm...

Will you guys calm down! You only will go to see Prince anyway, so who cares who opens for him? God could open for him and you would bitch.

Janelle Monae, Ezperanza, these are great artists. He obviously cannot tour with big names, because they would overshadow him. The artists also have to do black music. This is about alternative funk/soul.

Now take the chill pill and groove on. You folks test my sensitive side.

Fuckin Sinbad!

RustyNail said:

Truth444 said:

Many of Prince's so called "fans" have much to learn. One can not expect much from these people who continue to bash him and his music and yet spend every waking hour in the org. Prince is the master.

Master of what? You?

master-bater.

Totally looking forward to seeing this tour/concert series!!!

You rock Prince...!!!! We love you in Mpls!

2freaky4church1 said:

Will you guys calm down! You only will go to see Prince anyway, so who cares who opens for him? God could open for him and you would bitch.

Janelle Monae, Ezperanza, these are great artists. He obviously cannot tour with big names, because they would overshadow him. The artists also have to do black music. This is about alternative funk/soul.

Now take the chill pill and groove on. You folks test my sensitive side.

Why does it have to be "black music?"

2freaky4church1 said:

Will you guys calm down! You only will go to see Prince anyway, so who cares who opens for him? God could open for him and you would bitch.

Janelle Monae, Ezperanza, these are great artists. He obviously cannot tour with big names, because they would overshadow him. The artists also have to do black music. This is about alternative funk/soul.

Now take the chill pill and groove on. You folks test my sensitive side.

Agree with your last sentence, except the "black music" part. No, they don't have to play "black music" aka various types of music, commonly associated with black culture, based on society's standards or assumptions, but not limited to" so-to-speak. There is absolutely no limit to what types of music, musicians who happen to be "Black" can play, and Prince, along with many other musicians of African/Black-American descent, have already proven that. So I expect, we will hear various styles of music, from each performer. Remember, all of us don't like the same cake flavor.

[Edited 10/15/10 13:49pm]

2freaky4church1 said:

Will you guys calm down! You only will go to see Prince anyway, so who cares who opens for him? God could open for him and you would bitch.

Janelle Monae, Ezperanza, these are great artists. He obviously cannot tour with big names, because they would overshadow him. The artists also have to do black music. This is about alternative funk/soul.

Now take the chill pill and groove on. You folks test my sensitive side.

WTH r u talking about???

I'd like to add, I hope The Time show up and blow the roof off !

Also, TTD/Sananda M'atreya. He won't make it but it would be great.

Can't wait Princey Poo!!

I like it. I think I know where Prince is going with this.

This announcement is all very vague but from what it sounds like this isn't going be just a few shows in December, its going to go on for months and months...hopefully.

NeoSoul said:

I put some pictures from tonight in the Gallery.

That was nice of you to update the org gallery.

vc40 said:

Random selection:

What happened to his nose? it looks crooked a la Owen Wilson? did he get a bad nosejob recently? I've never seen his nose look like that before!

About the lineup, why does he always include nobodies we don't give a fuck about, why not include The Artist Formerly Known As Terence Trent D'arby, Hall & Oates (they are amazing live), Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Steve Vai, Lee Ritenour, George Benson, Larry Carlton, and comedian Lewis Black (he attacks religion) instead of Sinbad.

[Edited 10/15/10 16:15pm]

[Edited 10/15/10 16:16pm]

XNY said:

I'd like to add, I hope The Time show up and blow the roof off !

Also, TTD/Sananda M'atreya. He won't make it but it would be great.

Can't wait Princey Poo!!

YESSSS! THe Artist Formerly Known As Terence Trent D'arby. Bring him from Italy. That's where he currently lives, right?

he's organized some gigs for his friends and musicians he enjoys in the hope other people might enjoy it too

whilst a press conference to announce it might seem unnecessary and over the top, its a good way to bring attention to the shows

yes he does live in a bubble, but let him. he's institutionalized now, any world outside his own may be too daunting for him

he's comfortable where he is, and i hope he and all involved have a good time doing what they love, and that the people who attend will enjoy it too.

robinhood said:

he's organized some gigs for his friends and musicians he enjoys in the hope other people might enjoy it too

whilst a press conference to announce it might seem unnecessary and over the top, its a good way to bring attention to the shows

yes he does live in a bubble, but let him. he's institutionalized now, any world outside his own may be too daunting for him

he's comfortable where he is, and i hope he and all involved have a good time doing what they love, and that the people who attend will enjoy it too.

Cassandra Wilson a great Jazz singer. This should be interesting.

rap said:

robinhood said:

he's organized some gigs for his friends and musicians he enjoys in the hope other people might enjoy it too

whilst a press conference to announce it might seem unnecessary and over the top, its a good way to bring attention to the shows

yes he does live in a bubble, but let him. he's institutionalized now, any world outside his own may be too daunting for him

he's comfortable where he is, and i hope he and all involved have a good time doing what they love, and that the people who attend will enjoy it too.

Well said. Three questions: Did he take any questions or, just toddle off after his 'speech'? How many reporters/journalists showed up? And re: the MJ thing, has he ever worn glasses like that before?

i dont know the answers to the first two questions, and i dont know if he has ever worn those glasses before

but either way, he'll never see the world through michael jacksons eyes, or george michaels lol

prince lives with his own perspective, only time will tell if it ever syncs up with anyone elses.

Gonzalo1979 said:

vc40 said:

Random selection:

What happened to his nose? it looks crooked a la Owen Wilson? did he get a bad nosejob recently? I've never seen his nose look like that before!

About the lineup, why does he always include nobodies we don't give a fuck about, why not include The Artist Formerly Known As Terence Trent D'arby, Hall & Oates (they are amazing live), Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Steve Vai, Lee Ritenour, George Benson, Larry Carlton, and comedian Lewis Black (he attacks religion) instead of Sinbad.

[Edited 10/15/10 16:15pm]

[Edited 10/15/10 16:16pm]

it's called a shadow. Jeez.

maybe it's people YOU don't give a fuck about. i think it is good he is boosting lesser know acts that are good (except Sinbad). I've seen all those cats and LoVE them...but I don't need to be introduced to them

BartVanHemelen said:

banks said:

OMG....I live 4 block from the Apollo... I'm sooooooo in there!!!!!!!

Hilarious. Prince said nothing, and yet people still manage to mishear it.

[Flame snip - luv4u]

Well said. Three questions: Did he take any questions or, just toddle off after his 'speech'? How many reporters/journalists showed up? And re: the MJ thing, has he ever worn glasses like that before?

Reasonable proof that Prince rocked the aviator look before MJ ever did:

Find me a picture of Michael wearing those shades before Prince's Dirty Mind era ('80-'81)
and I'll take it back.

[Edited 10/15/10 20:54pm]

rap said:

robinhood said:

he's organized some gigs for his friends and musicians he enjoys in the hope other people might enjoy it too

whilst a press conference to announce it might seem unnecessary and over the top, its a good way to bring attention to the shows

yes he does live in a bubble, but let him. he's institutionalized now, any world outside his own may be too daunting for him

he's comfortable where he is, and i hope he and all involved have a good time doing what they love, and that the people who attend will enjoy it too.

Well said. Three questions: Did he take any questions or, just toddle off after his 'speech'? How many reporters/journalists showed up? And re: the MJ thing, has he ever worn glasses like that before?

He was wearing it since summertime, before he went to the European tour/on the European tour 2010.

There are pics with him and Bria and I think Shelby wearing those glasses.

http://prince.org/msg/7/340259

[Edited 10/15/10 21:06pm]

[Edited 10/15/10 21:12pm]

The Prince/MJ stuff is ridiculously maddening. Who cares?!?

Anyway, here's the Spinne... PANCAKES!

merce29 said:

jfrost said:

I think this might be the Guitar

This is similar to his white one from years back. Where is this picture from?

Yesterday I received an email..Special A list announcement with this picture of Prince from the Apollo Theater. I'm on their mailing list for upcoming shows and events. There's an Apollo Theater in Minneapolis that I've been to and I like being notified for music shows.

The picture in the email looks exactly like this. I didn't see a response to the above question. I tried to copy and paste the email but something prevents me from posting it. I'm not sure why or what I'm doing wrong, but the picture is exactly the same. There were a few details about fans who wanted to come and join the press conference, times, the adress etc.

Subject: TONIGHT - Prince at the Apollo PRINCE AT THE APOLLO THEATER!

bzman said:

I wander who's his advisors are ...

I "wander" who your spelling teacher was. How apt a reference of Waiting For Superman.

skywalker said:

Well said. Three questions: Did he take any questions or, just toddle off after his 'speech'? How many reporters/journalists showed up? And re: the MJ thing, has he ever worn glasses like that before?

Reasonable proof that Prince rocked the aviator look before MJ ever did:

Find me a picture of Michael wearing those shades before Prince's Dirty Mind era ('80-'81)
and I'll take it back.

[Edited 10/15/10 20:54pm]

And it's Skywalker FTW! Owned.

I sure can't wait to go! My first Princey concert ever! New York here i come

MarcelJ said:

skywalker said:

Reasonable proof that Prince rocked the aviator look before MJ ever did:

Find me a picture of Michael wearing those shades before Prince's Dirty Mind era ('80-'81)
and I'll take it back.

[Edited 10/15/10 20:54pm]

And it's Skywalker FTW! Owned.

Alrighty.

1979:

1980:

It really doesn't even matter who wore them first. Michael "owned" those sunglasses. That's why several people in this thread and the other one have wondered why Prince decided to wear "MJ's glasses" in the first place, lol. Plus, of all the millions of clothes and shades Prince could have chosen from, he didn't have to pick an outfit that similar to what MJ wore last year anyway.

WaterInYourBath said:

thanks for posting. this shot reminds me of a quote:

"nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists. herein lies the peace of god" - mickey mouse.

VEGAS!!!!!

rgsince81 said:

VEGAS!!!!!

Does that mean the thread should suddenly go berserk and then end abruptly?

Oh, you meant...oh, nvm.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

What silly comment and very disrespectful to Prince and MJ, Please Prince made the same announcement when he came to london in 2007 before selling out 21 Nights !

He bringing 21 Nights type show to NYC that's all but he's added a twist with Special Guest to keep it fresh and current!

Prince is not the New King he's the New Prince -the sex -drugs -rock n roll of the 80's !

I guess the shows gonna be like American Idol with Talent!

WHY IS PRINCE DRESSING LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON?

WaterInYourBath said:

MarcelJ said:

And it's Skywalker FTW! Owned.

Alrighty.

1979:

1980:

It really doesn't even matter who wore them first. Michael "owned" those sunglasses. That's why several people in this thread and the other one have wondered why Prince decided to wear "MJ's glasses" in the first place, lol. Plus, of all the millions of clothes and shades Prince could have chosen from, he didn't have to pick an outfit that similar to what MJ wore last year anyway.

Well played.

Still, although Michael Jackson "owns" many looks...the most famous being the single/sparkling glove, I don't think that he has sole claim over aviator shades. The same could be said for the style of shirt they are wearing.

If you really think Prince is deliberately copying Michael, no one will be able to convince you otherwise. It's unlikely that Prince saw those, fairly unfamous, pictures of MJ and decided to wear aviators. Millions of people wear them and they were famous/fashionable before Michael Jackson. Now, if Prince starts wearing a civil war cap and a Mickey Mouse shirt...I'll change my mind.

In reality, it's a tired old subject best left in 198whatever.

BartVanHemelen said:

banks said:

OMG....I live 4 block from the Apollo... I'm sooooooo in there!!!!!!!

Hilarious. Prince said nothing, and yet people still manage to mishear it.

Finally...we agree on something Bart...

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

there just sunglasses god damn people

Great.... Prince announces he will bore us with more performances of people we dont wanna see. Woo Hoo

I have an idea... How about announcing a PRINCE TOUR where we can see PRINCE perform HIS songs.

skywalker said:

WaterInYourBath said:

Alrighty.

1979:

1980:

It really doesn't even matter who wore them first. Michael "owned" those sunglasses. That's why several people in this thread and the other one have wondered why Prince decided to wear "MJ's glasses" in the first place, lol. Plus, of all the millions of clothes and shades Prince could have chosen from, he didn't have to pick an outfit that similar to what MJ wore last year anyway.

Well played.

Still, although Michael Jackson "owns" many looks...the most famous being the single/sparkling glove, I don't think that he has sole claim over aviator shades. The same could be said for the style of shirt they are wearing.

If you really think Prince is deliberately copying Michael, no one will be able to convince you otherwise. It's unlikely that Prince saw those, fairly unfamous, pictures of MJ and decided to wear aviators. Millions of people wear them and they were famous/fashionable before Michael Jackson. Now, if Prince starts wearing a civil war cap and a Mickey Mouse shirt...I'll change my mind.

In reality, it's a tired old subject best left in 198whatever.

Exactly. Aviator frames are in style right now - just as they were in the 70s. They've been around forever - no one "owns" them.

PicklesMcMillan said:

there just sunglasses god damn people

I wish I could "like" this post.

Thumparello said:

WHY IS PRINCE DRESSING LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON?

Beause they're "same same but different" (A very common thai quote).

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

I Agree totally with these statements..........

LOL....that is funny u said that cuz yesterday i was picking up my friend and wathcing this on my iphone.....i hit replay and let him watch and he said "is this Michael Jackson?" its was'nt until he saw that poster in the backgraound that said "'Prince" that he relized who it was.

W2A......"its what we ALL have been waiting for". Well, off the bat, Larry GraHAM/Central is not on my list of must-see acts ---- my x-mas wish is that a live CD/DVD if the show finds it was to the light.

I know, I know...wishfull thinking.

bzman said:

Is that accidental or is he wearing Michael Jackson like sunglasses ?

I think he makes a special effort replacing Wacko Jacko as Waco Purple Yoga or something.

Calling all this event to air a new song and announce a tour without set dates. This guy is something special. Its sad because its long gone when this weirdness served him in any way. Event the articles already describe him as unreliable and keep a slight touch of mock. I wander who's his advisors are ...

Having said that, I know I am a fool. After swearing not to do it again, after the Geneve cancellation and all, I am off to Rome again. Crossing my heart he will feel like taking the stage and giving a show that night.

ronnwinter said:

Great.... Prince announces he will bore us with more performances of people we dont wanna see. Woo Hoo

I have an idea... How about announcing a PRINCE TOUR where we can see PRINCE perform HIS songs.

i have no problems seeing opening acts but even better how about a prince show where he performs songs only from the last decade

Chiquetet said:

rgsince81 said:

VEGAS!!!!!

Does that mean the thread should suddenly go berserk and then end abruptly?

Oh, you meant...oh, nvm.

Here, let me say it again since u didnt understand me the first time. V E G A S!!!!!

rgsince81 said:

Chiquetet said:

Does that mean the thread should suddenly go berserk and then end abruptly?

Oh, you meant...oh, nvm.

Here, let me say it again since u didnt understand me the first time. V E G A S!!!!!

okay but ah ...h e a l r e a d y d i d a v e g a s r e s i d e n c y a l r e a d y

skywalker said:

WaterInYourBath said:

It really doesn't even matter who wore them first. Michael "owned" those sunglasses. That's why several people in this thread and the other one have wondered why Prince decided to wear "MJ's glasses" in the first place, lol. Plus, of all the millions of clothes and shades Prince could have chosen from, he didn't have to pick an outfit that similar to what MJ wore last year anyway.

Well played.

Still, although Michael Jackson "owns" many looks...the most famous being the single/sparkling glove, I don't think that he has sole claim over aviator shades. The same could be said for the style of shirt they are wearing.

If you really think Prince is deliberately copying Michael, no one will be able to convince you otherwise. It's unlikely that Prince saw those, fairly unfamous, pictures of MJ and decided to wear aviators. Millions of people wear them and they were famous/fashionable before Michael Jackson. Now, if Prince starts wearing a civil war cap and a Mickey Mouse shirt...I'll change my mind.

In reality, it's a tired old subject best left in 198whatever.

True, and I wasn't implying that. Prince most likely didn't pay attention to MJ's fashion way back then, and those sunglasses didn't become one of Michael's notable trademarks until Thriller. In comparison though, MJ wore aviators consistently over the years, which is why people associate them to him (That's what I meant by Michael "owning" them. He owns aviators, among other things, like Prince owns purple). Prince was last seen wearing those shades in, what, 1981, maybe '82, lol? So I just find his outfit from Thursday to be a strange selection. Even random commenters at entertainment blogs where this news was posted said the same thing: "Why is he dressed like Michael Jackson during his This Is It announcement?"

I really wish they weren't being compared at all regarding this conference, but Prince brought this on himself this time.

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

I don't get that at all, lol. He's the most interesting part of this whole thing.

, but Prince brought this on himself this time.

WaterInYourBath said:

True, and I wasn't implying that. Prince most likely didn't pay attention to MJ's fashion way back then, and those sunglasses didn't become one of Michael's notable trademarks until Thriller. In comparison though, MJ wore aviators consistently over the years, which is why people associate them to him (That's what I meant by Michael "owning" them. He owns aviators, among other things, like Prince owns purple). Prince was last seen wearing those shades in, what, 1981, maybe '82, lol? So I just find his outfit from Thursday to be a strange selection. Even random commenters at entertainment blogs where this news was posted said the same thing: "Why is he dressed like Michael Jackson during his This Is It announcement?"

I really wish they weren't being compared at all regarding this conference, but Prince brought this on himself this time.

Well said.

I know some have gone a bit loopy about it (on both sides), which isn't helpful, but I agree simply that it was a curious choice on Prince's part (and yes, possibly just a coincidence).

And point taken (whoever posted the pics) that Prince has apparently been wearing the aviator sunnies a bit recently, around Europe and whatnot. Maybe he's always liked them, but gave them up when MJ was forever being snapped in them. Maybe he's figured that enough time has passed, that he can wear them again without comparisons being made.

Maybe he was wrong

(or maybe the whole topic would have him saying, "What the duck are you fools talking about??" )

Thumparello said:

WHY IS PRINCE DRESSING LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON?

Because they are the same person. Haven't you been listening to anything the press has said for the last 25 years? Prince killed off his alter ego, "Prince" in 1993 and then his alternate ego, "MJ" sadly passed away. Now all he's finally down to one persona, "Dawn". Hence, the phrase: Welcome 2 the Dawn.

WaterInYourBath said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

I don't get that at all, lol. He's the most interesting part of this whole thing.

Most people on this board do not know that Sinbad hosted those big funk shows in Aruba back in the 90s. I can see him fitting in as a host for these shows. Plus I am sure he could use the work so maybe P is just helping him out.

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"..

Co-Sign- I wish some orgers had the balls to admit it. You do not like RnB music and you do not want P to be around black artist because you cannot and will not except that RnB is his foundation and unlike a lot of RnB acts who crossed over to pop he never kicked RnB to the curb.

Get over it already.

WaterInYourBath said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

I don't get that at all, lol. He's the most interesting part of this whole thing.

Actually...I do get the hate...lol....Because Sinbad is a bit tired...

As for him being the most interesting part of the announcement, I want what you are smoking...Ha!

I would actually pay money to see Cassandra Wilson, Janelle Monae (especially that chick...She puts on a sick show) and Esperanza Spalding...When I hear people shitting on those three acts, it just makes me think that folks may need to listen to those acts again...

lamo i was gonna get that necklace prince has on from jc pennys

Prince's announcement reminds me of this concert series (great cd by the way, the whole collection of JATP is awesome) from the late 40's early 50's.

From Wikipedia:

Jazz at the Philharmonic, or JATP, (1944–1983) was the title of a series of jazz concerts, tours and recordings produced by Norman Granz.

Over the years, Jazz at the Philharmonic featured many of the era's preeminent musicians, including Louie Bellson, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy DeFranco, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Roy Eldridge, Herb Ellis, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Bill Harris, Coleman Hawkins, J.C. Heard, Billie Holiday, The Modern Jazz Quartet, Illinois Jacquet, Hank Jones, Jo Jones, Barney Kessel, Kenny Kersey, Gene Krupa, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Buddy Rich, Charlie Shavers, Willie Smith, Sonny Stitt, Slim Gaillard, Tommy Turk, Ben Webster, Lester Young, Nat "King" Cole, J.J. Johnson, Lee Young, Meade Lux Lewis, Helen Humes, Fats Navarro, Shelly Manne, Sonny Criss, Lou Levy.

XNY said:

Thumparello said:

WHY IS PRINCE DRESSING LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON?

Because they are the same person. Haven't you been listening to anything the press has said for the last 25 years? Prince killed off his alter ego, "Prince" in 1993 and then his alternate ego, "MJ" sadly passed away. Now all he's finally down to one persona, "Dawn". Hence, the phrase: Welcome 2 the Dawn.

michael: ur butt is mine

prince: yes we have a fabulous butt

murph said:

WaterInYourBath said:

I don't get that at all, lol. He's the most interesting part of this whole thing.

Actually...I do get the hate...lol....Because Sinbad is a bit tired...

As for him being the most interesting part of the announcement, I want what you are smoking...Ha!

I would actually pay money to see Cassandra Wilson, Janelle Monae (especially that chick...She puts on a sick show) and Esperanza Spalding...When I hear people shitting on those three acts, it just makes me think that folks may need to listen to those acts again...

Hey, I've liked Sinbad since I was little, so I'm just happy to see him working, LOL. I didn't mean to detract any coolness from Esperanza being included, 'cause I'm a fan of hers as well. But I've seen her perform recently. Sinbad hasn't been on a stage doing comedy in a long time, so I'm like "Yay, Sinbad is back." Ha ha.

laurarichardson said:

WaterInYourBath said:

I don't get that at all, lol. He's the most interesting part of this whole thing.

Most people on this board do not know that Sinbad hosted those big funk shows in Aruba back in the 90s. I can see him fitting in as a host for these shows. Plus I am sure he could use the work so maybe P is just helping him out.

Yep. That's what I said in the other thread.

What the HELL is MJ doing in this thread? Let it GO people. They are just sunglasses. So not a big deal.

I'm glad the video is out cause I was at that damn conference like I wish people could hear what I'm hearing cause I was thoroughly confused.

I personally would prefer Prince to just go out on his own with his own band like he's doing with those overseas dates that were just announced, and either have an Apollo residency or some dates across the US, but I **guess** this is okay. I have nothing again Janelle Monae or Sinbad or any of the other folks he mentioned but I don't really WANNA see them, I wanna see Prince... JUST Prince. I guess he's trying to use his celebrity to get other folks some shine. Great. Fine. Whatever.

The only show I can see myself excited to attend is the one with Mint Condition because I really really like them. Other than that... this is just meh for me.

laurarichardson said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"..

Co-Sign- I wish some orgers had the balls to admit it. You do not like RnB music and you do not want P to be around black artist because you cannot and will not except that RnB is his foundation and unlike a lot of RnB acts who crossed over to pop he never kicked RnB to the curb.

Get over it already.

They won't. Haters gotta hate. It's in their genes

L4OATheOriginal said:

rgsince81 said:

Here, let me say it again since u didnt understand me the first time. V E G A S!!!!!

okay but ah ...h e a l r e a d y d i d a v e g a s r e s i d e n c y a l r e a d y

Does that mean he cant come back to town for a show, and i never said anything about a residency. CHILL OUT!!!!!!

rgsince81 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

okay but ah ...h e a l r e a d y d i d a v e g a s r e s i d e n c y a l r e a d y

Does that mean he cant come back to town for a show, and i never said anything about a residency. CHILL OUT!!!!!!

not saying that he can't, however there are those that traveled from around the world to see him in vegas, why not come 2 NY this time and do it again?

L4OATheOriginal said:

rgsince81 said:

Does that mean he cant come back to town for a show, and i never said anything about a residency. CHILL OUT!!!!!!

not saying that he can't, however there are those that traveled from around the world to see him in vegas, why not come 2 NY this time and do it again?

I didnt know that the word tour meant residency, Anyways im happy he is touring and i hope he stops in VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

Co-sign completely!

Wow I am remembering why I faded out from the 'net... this thread is hilarious. Especially touched by an angel are the MJ/Prince posts. HAhahahahaha

These shows/this line up may not be pleasing to some hardcore folks, but there is a huge market in NYC for this showcasing of some of the best of the black musical tradition (yes I said black music and I don't feel the need to define it).

So those who don't want to go, please, stay home. But you won't be causing Prince, LiveNation, or their bank accounts any harm. These shows stand to sell quite well, if priced well.

It,s been awhile my Cool Ass Funky Friend.I am a long time Fan/Friend.I hope 2 see u again.I love your music.I am having a hard time getting 2010-CD 4 some reason.I,ll keep trying.I hope your concert series is coming through San Diego,CA or LA,CA.We miss u here in the USA.Keep the FUNK Alive!! .Hope 2 see u soon.'Cool''Peace'!!

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

The only thing missing is the "Prince OF Pop" sign..

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

ehhh....any actual dates yet??????????......typical prince....

rgsince81 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

not saying that he can't, however there are those that traveled from around the world to see him in vegas, why not come 2 NY this time and do it again?

I didnt know that the word tour meant residency, Anyways im happy he is touring and i hope he stops in VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

well he's been toying with that notion of one city many multiple nights like he started in VEGAS!!

besides i thought prince was already in vegas with that band called Purple Reign

L4OATheOriginal said:

ronnwinter said:

Great.... Prince announces he will bore us with more performances of people we dont wanna see. Woo Hoo

I have an idea... How about announcing a PRINCE TOUR where we can see PRINCE perform HIS songs.

i have no problems seeing opening acts but even better how about a prince show where he performs songs only from the last decade

So you want him to get the worst concert reviews of his career?

You must really hate the guy.

laurarichardson said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"..

Co-Sign- I wish some orgers had the balls to admit it. You do not like RnB music and you do not want P to be around black artist because you cannot and will not except that RnB is his foundation and unlike a lot of RnB acts who crossed over to pop he never kicked RnB to the curb.

Get over it already.

Prince spent most of his career playing all types of music will artists of all races. He's moved away from that so naturally, many fans won't follow him. Most people who like Purple Rain won't like 20Ten.

i love when Prince does thangs like this. he is demonstrating his role as one of the big bros. in the music industry, who is proud of those coming after him and sees the benefit in doing things together. i truly dig the new mentor rolel that Prince is fulfilling and hope every1 who sees this festival have a great time

L4OATheOriginal said:

rgsince81 said:

I didnt know that the word tour meant residency, Anyways im happy he is touring and i hope he stops in VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

well he's been toying with that notion of one city many multiple nights like he started in VEGAS!!

besides i thought prince was already in vegas with that band called Purple Reign

Ive never seen a band called Purple Reign , arent they a knockoff band or somthing? I only spent my money on the real deal, but tell me all about them since thats who u see when your in VEGAS?? MAYBE IF U START SAVIN NOW U WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO SEE THE REAL PRINCE IN VEGAS ONE DAY.LMAO

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

ok... here's what i see:

best case scenario: a SERIOUS oversight.

worst case scenario: TASTELESS and UNCOUTH.(given that Michael's was done first)

Well I'm excited beyond words and just thankful to Prince for giving us some advance notice this time. I need to start saving now! Oh man, I better get to go........

Ok.

I'm glad he's an ambassador of sorts, and...it fills his ego somewhat.

But the last few highlights of shows I've watched online have sucked...he's gotta kill that band, or just go stright into the studio and never come back, there's no passion.

I figured his music would get better with time.

Straight talk...he's resting on his laurels, at least right now.

Inscrutability times ten, our boy is.

RustyNail said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

i have no problems seeing opening acts but even better how about a prince show where he performs songs only from the last decade

So you want him to get the worst concert reviews of his career?

You must really hate the guy.

don't hate cause your so stuck in the 80's and only want prince to do nothing but rock music and be surrounded by rock opening acts so who really hates him more?

and i'm still waiting 4 ur list or rock acts u want 2 see open 4 prince so i can have a good laugh

rgsince81 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

well he's been toying with that notion of one city many multiple nights like he started in VEGAS!!

besides i thought prince was already in vegas with that band called Purple Reign

Ive never seen a band called Purple Reign , arent they a knockoff band or somthing? I only spent my money on the real deal, but tell me all about them since thats who u see when your in VEGAS?? MAYBE IF U START SAVIN NOW U WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO SEE THE REAL PRINCE IN VEGAS ONE DAY.LMAO

naw i haven't been 2 vegas since i was 1 years old (THANKS MA I REALLY REMEMBER THIS!!) but yes purple reign is a tribute band u can find some of their stuff on youtube ..i've seen prince many times in person and also met him on a few occasions...but the real prince hasn't been the same since 97 when he played in vegas for the first time

i'm just playing with u know?

if he comes 2 vegas again ..cool ..but wouldn't it be cooler if u came to nyc and saw him? trip on it

utopia7 said:

I attended the Press Conference and will see the shows ! do stay home if you wish more tix for us ! : )

yeah i heard u were there

utopia7 said:

I attended the Press Conference and will see the shows ! do stay home if you wish more tix for us ! : )

Hey Utopia. I hope you have a great time at the shows.

L4OATheOriginal said:

RustyNail said:

So you want him to get the worst concert reviews of his career?

You must really hate the guy.

don't hate cause your so stuck in the 80's and only want prince to do nothing but rock music and be surrounded by rock opening acts so who really hates him more?

and i'm still waiting 4 ur list or rock acts u want 2 see open 4 prince so i can have a good laugh

Laugh all you want. Prince hasn't been a major player in the music industry in almost two decades. When he makes a rare appearance somewhere like on the Superbowl, only the hits really fly with the audience. How many average music listeners who love Prince's older catalogue are demanding to hear more of his new material? His new music sucks and everyone but the "fams" know it.

So flip this all you want on me. I'm living in reality. And in the real world, Prince's music makes sense to no one, but himself..... and a few of his drones.

RustyNail said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

don't hate cause your so stuck in the 80's and only want prince to do nothing but rock music and be surrounded by rock opening acts so who really hates him more?

and i'm still waiting 4 ur list or rock acts u want 2 see open 4 prince so i can have a good laugh

Laugh all you want. Prince hasn't been a major player in the music industry in almost two decades. When he makes a rare appearance somewhere like on the Superbowl, only the hits really fly with the audience. How many average music listeners who love Prince's older catalogue are demanding to hear more of his new material? His new music sucks and everyone but the "fams" know it.

So flip this all you want on me. I'm living in reality. And in the real world, Prince's music makes sense to no one, but himself..... and a few of his drones.

and ur living in the reality of the 'void? as in AVOIDING what a simple question asks of u? and it's not a matter of what his music is like now, totally missing the point. If u had EVER paid attention 2 his fans on here when they talk about his tours like say ..hmmmm ONA ...how many fans loved those shows compared to ....20ten? do the math i dare ya.

how many diehards are SICK of him doing the hits? care 2 gander a guess?

so mr stick in the mud ..i'm still waiting 4 your answers which u will never say cause only punks avoid the truth

L4OATheOriginal said:

how many diehards are SICK of him doing the hits? care 2 gander a guess?

I am DEFINTELY sick of the hits.

L4OATheOriginal said:

RustyNail said:

Laugh all you want. Prince hasn't been a major player in the music industry in almost two decades. When he makes a rare appearance somewhere like on the Superbowl, only the hits really fly with the audience. How many average music listeners who love Prince's older catalogue are demanding to hear more of his new material? His new music sucks and everyone but the "fams" know it.

So flip this all you want on me. I'm living in reality. And in the real world, Prince's music makes sense to no one, but himself..... and a few of his drones.

and ur living in the reality of the 'void? as in AVOIDING what a simple question asks of u? and it's not a matter of what his music is like now, totally missing the point. If u had EVER paid attention 2 his fans on here when they talk about his tours like say ..hmmmm ONA ...how many fans loved those shows compared to ....20ten? do the math i dare ya.

how many diehards are SICK of him doing the hits? care 2 gander a guess?

so mr stick in the mud ..i'm still waiting 4 your answers which u will never say cause only punks avoid the truth

Why would I answer such a loaded question? No matter how I respond, you'll just follow it up with a smart-ass comment.

Huge concert tours aren't for die-hards. They're for the greater audiences. He's smart enough to at least understand that. You may be tired of Little Red Corvette, but the rest REALLY don't wanna hear No More Candy 4 U.

RustyNail said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

and ur living in the reality of the 'void? as in AVOIDING what a simple question asks of u? and it's not a matter of what his music is like now, totally missing the point. If u had EVER paid attention 2 his fans on here when they talk about his tours like say ..hmmmm ONA ...how many fans loved those shows compared to ....20ten? do the math i dare ya.

how many diehards are SICK of him doing the hits? care 2 gander a guess?

so mr stick in the mud ..i'm still waiting 4 your answers which u will never say cause only punks avoid the truth

Why would I answer such a loaded question? No matter how I respond, you'll just follow it up with a smart-ass comment.

Huge concert tours aren't for die-hards. They're for the greater audiences. He's smart enough to at least understand that. You may be tired of Little Red Corvette, but the rest REALLY don't wanna hear No More Candy 4 U.

Well, they should. That song is better than most of the crap on the radio, and one of his new jams that's a personal favorite of mine.

delirious26 said:

RustyNail said:

Why would I answer such a loaded question? No matter how I respond, you'll just follow it up with a smart-ass comment.

Huge concert tours aren't for die-hards. They're for the greater audiences. He's smart enough to at least understand that. You may be tired of Little Red Corvette, but the rest REALLY don't wanna hear No More Candy 4 U.

Well, they should. That song is better than most of the crap on the radio, and one of his new jams that's a personal favorite of mine.

Maybe they should?

Well they don't. Not everyone needs to like what you like. Most people either hate his new music or don't even know he's made new music since the early 90's.

RustyNail said:

delirious26 said:

Well, they should. That song is better than most of the crap on the radio, and one of his new jams that's a personal favorite of mine.

Maybe they should?

Well they don't. Not everyone needs to like what you like. Most people either hate his new music or don't even know he's made new music since the early 90's.

He's too funky. They can't handle his groove.

tmbgparticleman said:

He's too funky. They can't handle his groove.

eireboy34 said:

Happy for the NY fans but, honestly, most of the acts are shit.

Honestly , Like most of your comments EireBitch34

L4OATheOriginal said:

rgsince81 said:

Ive never seen a band called Purple Reign , arent they a knockoff band or somthing? I only spent my money on the real deal, but tell me all about them since thats who u see when your in VEGAS?? MAYBE IF U START SAVIN NOW U WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO SEE THE REAL PRINCE IN VEGAS ONE DAY.LMAO

naw i haven't been 2 vegas since i was 1 years old (THANKS MA I REALLY REMEMBER THIS!!) but yes purple reign is a tribute band u can find some of their stuff on youtube ..i've seen prince many times in person and also met him on a few occasions...but the real prince hasn't been the same since 97 when he played in vegas for the first time

i'm just playing with u know?

if he comes 2 vegas again ..cool ..but wouldn't it be cooler if u came to nyc and saw him? trip on it

DID U SAY UTUBE????. DID U SAY TRIBUTE BAND, IM NOT GONNA GO THERE. IM 2 RUDE 4 U.

blackbob said:

ehhh....any actual dates yet??????????......typical prince....

My thoughts too bob, i could not give a fuck about how he looked like MJ or any of the other bile being typed here, i just want to know the dates.

moquake.com are now saying that the gigs are going to take place at Madison Square Gardens and the IZOD center in New Jersey, not at The Apollo as first thought. I don't know what their source is for that info but it makes more sense, The Apollo only holds 1500 odd, but still no dates yet.

chewymusic said:

tmbgparticleman said:

He's too funky. They can't handle his groove.

soo....maybe i need to come to nyc for a prince gig?! :hmmm:

bzman said:

Is that accidental or is he wearing Michael Jackson like sunglasses ?

I think he makes a special effort replacing Wacko Jacko as Waco Purple Yoga or something.

Calling all this event to air a new song and announce a tour without set dates. This guy is something special. Its sad because its long gone when this weirdness served him in any way. Event the articles already describe him as unreliable and keep a slight touch of mock. I wander who's his advisors are ...

Having said that, I know I am a fool. After swearing not to do it again, after the Geneve cancellation and all, I am off to Rome again. Crossing my heart he will feel like taking the stage and giving a show that night.

Anybody can wear them glasses and he ain't even trying to replace no Wacko Jacko. Need I remind you it was MJ that wanted to beat Prince's record with the 21 shows in London, but failed to. So what he sold out 50 shows if it as 50 in a short span of time, but he didn't get to do NOT 1 SHOW!

Prince is blessed. He's still here.

RustyNail said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

and ur living in the reality of the 'void? as in AVOIDING what a simple question asks of u? and it's not a matter of what his music is like now, totally missing the point. If u had EVER paid attention 2 his fans on here when they talk about his tours like say ..hmmmm ONA ...how many fans loved those shows compared to ....20ten? do the math i dare ya.

how many diehards are SICK of him doing the hits? care 2 gander a guess?

so mr stick in the mud ..i'm still waiting 4 your answers which u will never say cause only punks avoid the truth

Why would I answer such a loaded question? No matter how I respond, you'll just follow it up with a smart-ass comment.

Huge concert tours aren't for die-hards. They're for the greater audiences. He's smart enough to at least understand that. You may be tired of Little Red Corvette, but the rest REALLY don't wanna hear No More Candy 4 U.

no i wouldn't follow it up with a comment ...it's more of seeing where u are leading into which rock acts u would like 2 say because if u say someone like system of a down ..hell yeah i would like 2 see that or disturbed, remember this all about how u came out ur mouth and neck dissing the acts that prince announced would be on this voyage.

and are u really calling this a huge concert tour? seriously? what if it's just like the ona tour in intimate venues?

RustyNail said:

delirious26 said:

Well, they should. That song is better than most of the crap on the radio, and one of his new jams that's a personal favorite of mine.

Maybe they should?

Well they don't. Not everyone needs to like what you like. Most people either hate his new music or don't even know he's made new music since the early 90's.

and this can be said about any major artist of the 80's despite the fact that they still make new music, the media or even the record companies don't push the new product, it doesn't mean the new music actually sucks. how much acclaim did the recent works of bob dylan, bruce springsteen get yet no one knows about them really? is that the fault of the artist or the media? think about it. and in regards 2 prince, sometimes he's the reason no one knows about it, but lotusflow3r debuted at #2 when it was released. and even tho i may not like 20ten, his fans on this site do so they should have the opportunity 2 listen 2 these songs LIVE. If they don't like it, then they can do like I do when he does purple rain 4 the 20thousandth time and go 2 the bathroom

rgsince81 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

naw i haven't been 2 vegas since i was 1 years old (THANKS MA I REALLY REMEMBER THIS!!) but yes purple reign is a tribute band u can find some of their stuff on youtube ..i've seen prince many times in person and also met him on a few occasions...but the real prince hasn't been the same since 97 when he played in vegas for the first time

i'm just playing with u know?

if he comes 2 vegas again ..cool ..but wouldn't it be cooler if u came to nyc and saw him? trip on it

DID U SAY UTUBE????. DID U SAY TRIBUTE BAND, IM NOT GONNA GO THERE. IM 2 RUDE 4 U.

nothing wrong with tribute bands if they are done right

skywalker said:

Well said. Three questions: Did he take any questions or, just toddle off after his 'speech'? How many reporters/journalists showed up? And re: the MJ thing, has he ever worn glasses like that before?

Reasonable proof that Prince rocked the aviator look before MJ ever did:

Find me a picture of Michael wearing those shades before Prince's Dirty Mind era ('80-'81)
and I'll take it back.

[Edited 10/15/10 20:54pm]

Yeah, now that's what I'm talking about.........proof to all you doubters! The man looks as great now as he did then........Love ya Prince!

laurarichardson said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"..

Co-Sign- I wish some orgers had the balls to admit it. You do not like RnB music and you do not want P to be around black artist because you cannot and will not except that RnB is his foundation and unlike a lot of RnB acts who crossed over to pop he never kicked RnB to the curb.

Get over it already.

Absolutlely Laura. Those who choose not to attend because they don't like the names of the artists mentioned, I'd like to thank them ahead of time, for not planning on attend, as there will be much more room for those of us, who will be there to support these artists and have a wonderful time.

L4OATheOriginal said:

rgsince81 said:

DID U SAY UTUBE????. DID U SAY TRIBUTE BAND, IM NOT GONNA GO THERE. IM 2 RUDE 4 U.

nothing wrong with tribute bands if they are done right

The word tribute band should not even be in the same sentence as Prince.

According to www.moquake.com they are reporting that some of the "Welcome2America" series concert will start in mid-December at Madison Square Gardens and the IZOD Center in New Jersey.

[Edited 10/18/10 10:35am]

rgsince81 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

nothing wrong with tribute bands if they are done right

The word tribute band should not even be in the same sentence as Prince.

why not?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

murph said:

5 Things That Scream Out In This Thread...

1. Prince is still a cryptic bastard.....

2. Given the rumors that the concert series will be at Harlem's Apollo (makes sense when you factor in that Prince will be doing some charity for the Harlem Children Zone), folks complaining that there's not enough time to make plans to attend the gigs are missing the point...Trust me people...Just from living here for well over a decade, I can tell you that a) New Yorkers do shit at the spur of the moment...and b) There are enough tourists in NYC on any given night to fill up the Apollo...

3. There's a deep hatred for Sinbad...lol...While I don't hate the guy, I do think he's severely played out...But I did like him in that crazy ass episode of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia....

4. There are some Orgers who clearly have no use for what most people would label as "black music"...I even hear some people shitting on Janelle Monae of all folks....I'm sure she's a had a few bad shows in her lifetime (hi Bart), but I can testify just from covering her shows a few times, that Monae is a kick ass live performer...and that's whether she's doing James Brown splits as one person dismisses or going all eccentric new wave (To whom it may concern...black folks can actually channel their inner James Brown and Laurie Anderson....We are more than just our "blackness")...

5. I've hung around David Bowie fans; Michael Jackson fans; Bruce Springsteen fans, Radiohead fans, Nas fans, Madonna fans, U2 fans; Outkast fans, ect...And I can say without a shadow of a doubt that a lot of the more hardcore Prince fans are the most miserable sacks I have ever encountered...Yikes...

I Agree totally with these statements..........

By the way. Prince has a right to invite whoever he wants to perform with on his tours. Sinbad in particular invited Prince on his show Vibe years ago. Which is one if not my absolute favorite live Prince performances on national TV. It mixed the still dirty Prince with the new spiritual Prince we see now......I was at that taping but sadly didn't get in.......

L4OATheOriginal said:

utopia7 said:

I attended the Press Conference and will see the shows ! do stay home if you wish more tix for us ! : )

yeah i heard u were there

UR BACK !!!!!!! HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

I would LOVE to see Prince play THE GUGGENHEIM while here in NYC ! The Apollo is not my fav choice of venue ( charity or not ) The Highline would be nice as well .... fleeting thought.

RustyNail said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

i have no problems seeing opening acts but even better how about a prince show where he performs songs only from the last decade

So you want him to get the worst concert reviews of his career?

You must really hate the guy.

Well, it all depends. It may be nice for him to mix in a decent set of newer songs like, Love, Guitar, Crimson and Clover, Dreamer, No More Candy 4 U, Colonized Mind, Future Soul Song, Leveaux. Other than that....stick with the old stuff and some covers.

utopia7 said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

yeah i heard u were there

UR BACK !!!!!!! HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

I wouldn't say i'm "back" i never went anywhere lol

I kinda hate to say that I don't want to see any of those other acts for more than 15 minutes - it's him I go to see with supporting players, not him being the supporting player. But he's a great entertainer, so he may pull this off.

Are you guys kidding me? I would travel from ANYWHERE to see Prince play in Madison Square Garden with ANYBODY ! You could put him up there with Cheap trick! (please don't, but) the point is... if he's in the house, I GOT HIS BACK!

Have any of you seen Prince play w/others before? He JAMS with others. How about the ONA AfterParty when he brought out artist after artist...George Clinton, Alicia Keys, Qwest?love... How about when he jamed at the R&R HOF with Tom Petty & 4 other Guitarist... How about when he played with Chaka & Larry in NYC that night at the Palladium... and jamed with Steive Wonder at MSG during one of Stevie's shows...

Brother... I'm in !! When do they go onsale?

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

I betcha the difference will be. Prince will actually be alive to do his shows, unlike MJ.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

TurnItUp said:

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

I betcha the difference will be. Prince will actually be alive to do his shows, unlike MJ.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

tasteless.....

TurnItUp said:

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

I betcha the difference will be. Prince will actually be alive to do his shows, unlike MJ.

yeah well lets hope prince isnt found dead in his hotel room cuz some negligent imbecilic yes-person mixed the wrong painkillers.

apparently they cant even pay his bills on time. imagine how irresponsible they'd be with his medicine cabinet.

sorry but i have a really strong intolerance for the parasitic types that boost their self esteem by working for these cats and they do anything to keep their job and 'profile'.

anyone who thinks this level of superstar is fully responsible for his own demise better think again.

parasitic yes-people are the devil itself, by default. there are some forms of stupidity that go way beyond evil.

maybe prince needs to decide which he'd prefer more: getting his proverbial cock sucked, or a long healthy life.

just saying.

robinhood said:

TurnItUp said:

yeah well lets hope prince isnt found dead in his hotel room cuz some negligent imbecilic yes-person mixed the wrong painkillers.

apparently they cant even pay his bills on time. imagine how irresponsible they'd be with his medicine cabinet.

sorry but i have a really strong intolerance for the parasitic types that boost their self esteem by working for these cats and they do anything to keep their job and 'profile'.

anyone who thinks this level of superstar is fully responsible for his own demise better think again.

maybe prince needs to decide which he'd prefer more: getting his proverbial cock sucked, or a long healthy life.

parasitic yes-people are the devil itself, by default. there are some forms of stupidity that go way beyond evil.

just saying.

MJ was fully responsible for his own demise. He didn't have to let success take control of him the way he did. He should'nt have let Thriller think he was so bigger than God that it took him all the way down. As as for Prince not paying his bills. Yes we all should pay our bills, but Prince's debt wasn't all in the news. Matter of fact he isn't all in the news with scandal at all. Tommorow is not promised to any of us, but Prince and Michael Jackson have never been in the same category even though people have been trying to put them there for years.

[Edited 10/19/10 6:27am]

TurnItUp said:

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

I betcha the difference will be. Prince will actually be alive to do his shows, unlike MJ.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

Wow! What a weird thing.... not the Prince and Michael attire, but the way people stretch to make things look odd. Prince is enough of an enigma and I seriously doubt he would do this on purpose.

Prince does EVERYTHING ON PURPOSE, we have known him for years, he is well known for being a control freak, u think he didn't see MJ's press conference (that's the only way Prince didn't emulate MJ's clothes on purpose, only if Prince never saw MJ's press conference).

Not only that, but Prince probably had that jacket custom made, to resemble (he didn't want an exact copy) MJ's jacket.

Prince wanted to be compared with MJ this time. He did it to attract MJ fans, knowing MJ fans will inmediately recognize the similarity in the clothes. Another reason, Prince has a sense of humor, he's like making a parody, i don't mean mock. Of course i think there is no comparison, Prince has always been superior.

This is like the time, right after the Superbowl performance, the controversy caused by Prince's phallic shadow, u think Prince didn't know his shadow would look like he had huge hard on, u think he didn't rehearse the whole thing, to see how it would look? That was no "shadow malfunction", WTF! Are people that fucking naive? Prince always had EVERYTHING under control. The time when in 1983 (James Brown birthday) Prince got on the same stage that MJ had been, Prince fell off the stage, only that time, MAYBE that falling off the stage wasn't on purpose.

Truth444 said:

TurnItUp said:

Wow! What a weird thing.... not the Prince and Michael attire, but the way people stretch to make things look odd. Prince is enough of an enigma and I seriously doubt he would do this on purpose.

[Edited 10/19/10 11:03am]

[Edited 10/19/10 11:16am]

Gonzalo1979 said:

Prince does EVERYTHING ON PURPOSE, we have known him for years, he is well known for being a control freak, u think he didn't see MJ's press conference (that's the only way Prince didn't emulate MJ's clothes on purpose, only if Prince never saw MJ's press conference).

Not only that, but Prince probably had that jacket custom made, to resemble (he didn't want an exact copy) MJ's jacket.

Prince wanted to be compared with MJ this time. He did it to attract MJ fans, knowing MJ fans will inmediately recognize the similarity in the clothes. Another reason, Prince has a sense of humor, he's like making a parody, i don't mean mock.

Of course i think there is no comparison, Prince has always been superior.

Exactly.

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

Yeah two black guys wearing sunglass with a microphone and both are pop stars ....... yeah i can see the similarity ........

Too many people drinking Purple KoolAid around here ....

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

Yeah two black guys wearing sunglass with a microphone and both are pop stars ....... yeah i can see the similarity ........

Too many people drinking Purple KoolAid around here ....

Guys.... I just wanna get serious for a moment...If i may?

FUCK OFF WITH THE MJ SHIT!!

Many thanks..

Dreamer2 said:

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Yeah two black guys wearing sunglass with a microphone and both are pop stars ....... yeah i can see the similarity ........

Too many people drinking Purple KoolAid around here ....

Black?

Gonzalo1979 said:

Prince does EVERYTHING ON PURPOSE, we have known him for years, he is well known for being a control freak, u think he didn't see MJ's press conference (that's the only way Prince didn't emulate MJ's clothes on purpose, only if Prince never saw MJ's press conference).

Not only that, but Prince probably had that jacket custom made, to resemble (he didn't want an exact copy) MJ's jacket.

Prince wanted to be compared with MJ this time. He did it to attract MJ fans, knowing MJ fans will inmediately recognize the similarity in the clothes. Another reason, Prince has a sense of humor, he's like making a parody, i don't mean mock. Of course i think there is no comparison, Prince has always been superior.

This is like the time, right after the Superbowl performance, the controversy caused by Prince's phallic shadow, u think Prince didn't know his shadow would look like he had huge hard on, u think he didn't rehearse the whole thing, to see how it would look? That was no "shadow malfunction", WTF! Are people that fucking naive? Prince always had EVERYTHING under control. The time when in 1983 (James Brown birthday) Prince got on the same stage that MJ had been, Prince fell off the stage, only that time, MAYBE that falling off the stage wasn't on purpose.

Truth444 said:

Wow! What a weird thing.... not the Prince and Michael attire, but the way people stretch to make things look odd. Prince is enough of an enigma and I seriously doubt he would do this on purpose.

[Edited 10/19/10 11:03am]

[Edited 10/19/10 11:16am]

No. Not this time. This is ridiculous crap from folks just trying to get a rise.

andykeen said:

Dreamer2 said:

Yeah two black guys wearing sunglass with a microphone and both are pop stars ....... yeah i can see the similarity ........

Too many people drinking Purple KoolAid around here ....

Black?

Sorry but it's true Prince and MJ are Black .... Blah ...Blah ...whatever label you want to call slaves from africia that are now in the new world ...Blah ...Blah...

Wooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Amen to that! Thank you Prince!!! I love you to death babe!!!

TurnItUp said:

robinhood said:

sorry but i have a really strong intolerance for the parasitic types that boost their self esteem by working for these cats and they do anything to keep their job and 'profile'.

anyone who thinks this level of superstar is fully responsible for his own demise better think again.

MJ was fully responsible for his own demise.

is that why his ass-kissing parasitic negligent imbecilic so-called doctor is on trial for manslaughter? clearly, when someone is mentally incapable of looking after themselves properly, someone else is.

think for a minute what fame does to a persons mind, then think about how these YES-PEOPLE directly feed into it, like leeches, with every ounce of vanity and self-importance they can muster.

here's a scenario for you, a hypothetical, not necessarily true:

prince: "lets announce my great idea at a press conference" (even though i have no dates and apparently this is so important to the whole world, a hype-filled dramatic press conference is exactly what is called for)

yes-person: "oh YES prince thats a GREAT idea!!! ur such a genius" (clapping their hands moronically, imbecilic by nature, now I'M going to be part of something IMPORTANT)

prince: "well you know i'm not exactly sure this is the way to go, its just an idea, tell me what you really think"

imbecilic yes-person: "no no its just great! you should really do that!" (because now i'm attached to this whole scenario and what it means to ME)

i mean seriously its so moronic its no wonder prince has flushed out and fired friends and workers in the past.

look at the history of pop legends and the people who surround them on a daily basis, getting off on their association with someone famous, to dangerous extremes, from inept assistants to pathetic girlfriends.

the price of fame? how long is the list? here's a few: mental instability, unrealistic view of their place in the world, with their parasites yearning for acknowledgement, and how those parasites directly contribute to the rise AND FALL of artists we respect and admire.

people here might not wanna talk about MJ, but he and prince arent so different in this respect.

hopefully prince still has the brain cells it takes to protect himself from unwanted, and highly dangerous influences.

thats all i'm saying.

andykeen said:

robinhood said:

I'm going. I don't care how. I'm. Fucking. Going.

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

The outfit looks like one of Prince's jokes. I think he's making fun of all the Michael Jackson comparisons. Prince does things like that for a laugh, to shock, and create some controversy. He's a prankster.

He's been doing that kind of thing for decades. On the VIBE show hosted by Sinbad on June 13, 1998 Prince talked with a high Michael Jackson voice for a moment saying "I don't like to talk because my voice is so high," before talking in his own deep voice.

He has a sense of humor. I remember the GQ Awards on Halloween October 31, 1998 when Prince wore a fake beard, looking and acted like Grady Wilson on Sanford and Son.

In Dave Hill's book Prince: A Pop Life Andre Cymone's mom remembered going to Prince's early gigs and watching Prince confuse fans after the gig: "All the kids were running looking for Prince. Prince was sitting downstairs in the hotel saying 'No, no, Prince ain't down yet,' Andre would show up and they'd all run to Andre saying "Prince! Prince!'"

"He's got a great sense of humor," said Dez Dickerson, "He'd do things just to totally put people off. Someone would put out their right hand to shake his hand right-handed and Prince would put out his left hand to force you to switch hands and shake left-handed."

In Per Nelson's book Dance Music Sex Romance record engineer David Rivkin remembered a prank Prince played on record producer Tommy Vicari. "Tommy Vicari was out late one night and Prince took some of (manager) Owen Husney's clothes and stuffed them with leaves. He put a knife in the back and put him face down on the bed." Rivkin remembered "Vicari came back at 4 in the morning and though Owen had been murdered. He was really screaming. I don't think he ever forgave Prince.

Another time, Prince had a squart gun which we took to a fancy restaurant in Sausalito. We took turns shooting up in the air. People three tables away were looking up at the ceiling to see if something was leaking. We tried not to laugh."

"Prince played a practical joke on Chaka Khan," Husney remembered. "She had called the studio looking for Sly Stone, and Prince pretended to be Sly over the phone and tricked her into coming down to the studio. She was pissed at Prince and called him every name in the book but she stayed for a while and listened to him play."

In one recurring joke at airports before he was recognisably famous, Prince would tell the band to grab the first wheelchair they saw and put him in it. Prince put on a pair of dark sunglasses and sat in the chair with a blank look on his face looking nearly comatose. The band would walk away into the background making it seem like an invalid had been left at the airport. Prince slumped forward in his chair and drooled, which immediately attracted a shocked crowd. At that point the band would pretend to come to his assistance.

In Dave Hill's book Prince: A Pop Life Brown Mark remembered "Prince left me behind once [on the Controversy tour] when I was a minute late for the bus. I came down the steps with all my bags and everything, and all the fans down there. One of them said 'Yo, man, I think they left you. They forgot you were here... ' Eventually the bus returned. When I got on I was pretty pissed off. They were all on there laughing. I said, 'I don't see nothing funny.' I went to Prince about it, and he said, 'You shouldn't have been late.'"

On the America Music Awards on January 30, 1995 Prince pulled a prank on Quincy Jones when he stood on stage next to Quincy Jones at the 10th anniversary performance of "We Are the World" and Prince sucked on a tootsie pop and did not sing. Quincy Jones held his microphone to Prince's mouth to sing and Prince responded by holding his tootsie pop up to Quincy Jones, but when Quincy went for it, Prince quickly pulled it back. Quincy Jones was quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times as saying to Prince afterwards that "as far as I'm concerned you're still a prick."

On the Tonight Show Jay Leno explained a phone prank Prince had played on him pretending to be "Joe the carpenter." Prince admitted to loving to joke. Of course not everyone thinks his sense of humor is funny.

[Edited 10/20/10 21:17pm]

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Though he was mum on details like dates and tour stops, the 52 year-old singer/songwriter told the crowd that 'Welcome to America' will showcase some of his favorite artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway and Sheila E.

The Minnesota native also confirmed that he and the New Power Generation would also perform nightly alongside featured acts.

"If you've been to one of my shows, then you know what time it is," the usually media shy artist joked. "You need to come early and come often because every time we play it's always something new. I got a lot of hits. Bring friends, bring children, and bring foot spray because it's gonna be funky."

"I didn't want to talk too much but how many have seen 'Waiting for Superman,' " he asked before bringing out Harlem Children's Zone head Geoffrey Canada who also spoke briefly about how grateful he is Prince chose Harlem as the venue to announce the series.

Prince will play a special guitar for the duration of the concert series and then auction off the guitar for the benefit of Harlem Children's Zone.

BET's President of Music Programming Stephen Hill, a long-time fan of 'The Purple One,' introduced Prince to the throngs of media outlets present at the press conference. A few months back, the network awarded Prince with a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2010 BET Awards.

Hill reminisced on his first Prince concert in 1982 at the Apollo and more recently flying to Nice, France to see his two-hour set and another two-hour long after-hours set. "I know what I hope he's here to announce," but admitted he was out of the loop on what the big announcement was.

At the press conference, Prince also debuted the full version of his new song 'Rich Friends.'

Earlier this year, he released his album '20Ten' in newspapers across Europe and in the UK, but refused to allow access to the album to digital download services.

Hmmm...yup...he's coming 2 NY!!!

According to www.moquake.com - this is some info that was posted on their site regarding some dates for the Welcome2America tour, and they will let fans know when they receive some clarity on these dates as well as ticket sale dates information:

December 14, 15 & 17 - Izod Center East Rutherford NJ

December 18 & 29 - (MSG) Madison Square Garden New York NY

[Edited 10/20/10 7:20am]

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

cracknbush said:

"You need to come early and come often

That's the name of the bar I work at...E&O...Early and Often. It's a sign!

Truth444 said:

TurnItUp said:

Wow! What a weird thing.... not the Prince and Michael attire, but the way people stretch to make things look odd. Prince is enough of an enigma and I seriously doubt he would do this on purpose.

Thank You. Finally an orger with some intelligence.

robinhood said:

TurnItUp said:

MJ was fully responsible for his own demise.

is that why his ass-kissing parasitic negligent imbecilic so-called doctor is on trial for manslaughter? clearly, when someone is mentally incapable of looking after themselves properly, someone else is.

think for a minute what fame does to a persons mind, then think about how these YES-PEOPLE directly feed into it, like leeches, with every ounce of vanity and self-importance they can muster.

here's a scenario for you, a hypothetical, not necessarily true:

prince: "lets announce my great idea at a press conference" (even though i have no dates and apparently this is so important to the whole world, a hype-filled dramatic press conference is exactly what is called for)

yes-person: "oh YES prince thats a GREAT idea!!! ur such a genius" (clapping their hands moronically, imbecilic by nature, now I'M going to be part of something IMPORTANT)

prince: "well you know i'm not exactly sure this is the way to go, its just an idea, tell me what you really think"

imbecilic yes-person: "no no its just great! you should really do that!" (because now i'm attached to this whole scenario and what it means to ME)

i mean seriously its so moronic its no wonder prince has flushed out and fired friends and workers in the past.

look at the history of pop legends and the people who surround them on a daily basis, getting off on their association with someone famous, to dangerous extremes, from inept assistants to pathetic girlfriends.

the price of fame? how long is the list? here's a few: mental instability, unrealistic view of their place in the world, with their parasites yearning for acknowledgement, and how those parasites directly contribute to the rise AND FALL of artists we respect and admire.

people here might not wanna talk about MJ, but he and prince arent so different in this respect.

hopefully prince still has the brain cells it takes to protect himself from unwanted, and highly dangerous influences.

thats all i'm saying.

BULLSHIT! I don't care if Conrad "I told the trut" Murray did administer the drug. He was doing what Michael ASKED him to do. Michael did it to himself. He shouldn't been fucking with them drugs or asking for an anesthesia to be put to sleep and you're NOT having surgery and you're not in a hospital. Fuck the dumb shit. Michael killed Michael!

[Edited 10/20/10 11:58am]

Acrylic said:

I'm going. I don't care how. I'm. Fucking. Going.

I think that's the right attitude BABY!

thebeautifulones777 said:

thanx 4 sharing the info i hope i get the chance 2 finally see my first Prince concert ever

AMEN!!!!

I think some folks are forgettnig that this thread is about Prince, not MJ. Focus people.

purplecam said:

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

*Ahem*

NEW JERSEY!

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

Prince...

Get some sleep the natural way Cuz.

We don't want you getting that upper room sleep.

TurnItUp said:

BULLSHIT! I don't care if Conrad "I told the trut" Murray did administer the drug. He was doing what Michael ASKED him to do.

exactly. moronic yes-people are so accustomed to saying yes, they dont know when to say no.

its a doctors job to make sure their 'patient' is not endangering themselves.

but an imbecilic yes-person doesnt consider this when they are so focussed on all the money they are making and want to hold on to their 'position'. thats why the guy is up for manslaughter, dude.

a while back there was a rumor that prince was taking painkillers for his hip. i dont know if it is true.

did anyone around him sit the punk down and slap some sense into him? at the risk of losing their job? did anyone have the ethics required to do what is right ?

you want prince addicted to painkillers? i'm not saying its a true rumor, but i think ur missing the point on what goes down behind the closed doors in these mansions of fame.

yes-people are dangerous. they really need to go do a job more befitting their moronic nature, imo.

did anyone see michael jackson's this is it

that director (or whatever he was), was a fucking BUTT KISSER to the max

YES, MICHAEL...... SURE THING MICHAEL!

but he did stop micheal from trying that crane lift thingy on the first go because he said it was too dangerous

robinhood said:

TurnItUp said:

BULLSHIT! I don't care if Conrad "I told the trut" Murray did administer the drug. He was doing what Michael ASKED him to do.

exactly. moronic yes-people are so accustomed to saying yes, they dont know when to say no.

its a doctors job to make sure their 'patient' is not endangering themselves.

but an imbecilic yes-person doesnt consider this when they are so focussed on all the money they are making and want to hold on to their 'position'. thats why the guy is up for manslaughter, dude.

a while back there was a rumor that prince was taking painkillers for his hip. i dont know if it is true.

did anyone around him sit the punk down and slap some sense into him? at the risk of losing their job? did anyone have the ethics required to do what is right ?

you want prince addicted to painkillers? i'm not saying its a true rumor, but i think ur missing the point on what goes down behind the closed doors in these mansions of fame.

yes-people are dangerous. they really need to go do a job more befitting their moronic nature, imo.

Whatever you're responsible for yourself, all the blame doesn't go on the other person. yes man people are to blame but if you can't handle fame then it shouldn't happen for you.

chocolate1 said:

purplecam said:

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

*Ahem*

NEW JERSEY!

Naaah....definitely the NYC....

rudeboynpg said:

tbag said:

You guys can say what you want about his sunglasses being the same as MJ's but it's really the whole look. When I first saw that picture of Prince, the first thing I thought was - damn he dressed the same as MJ did at his last press conference.

Say what you will but there is a similarity, and it's kinda weird.

[Edited 10/17/10 0:42am]

The outfit looks like one of Prince's jokes. I think he's making fun of all the Michael Jackson comparisons. Prince does things like that for a laugh, to shock, and create some controversy. He's a prankster.

He's been doing that kind of thing for decades. On the VIBE show hosted by Sinbad on June 13, 1998 Prince talked with a high Michael Jackson voice for a moment saying "I don't like to talk because my voice is so high," before talking in his own deep voice.

He has a sense of humor. I remember the GQ Awards on Halloween October 31, 1998 when Prince wore a fake beard, looking and acted like Grady Wilson on Sanford and Son.

In Dave Hill's book Prince: A Pop Life Andre Cymone's mom remembered going to Prince's early gigs and watching Prince confuse fans after the gig: "All the kids were running looking for Prince. Prince was sitting downstairs in the hotel saying 'No, no, Prince ain't down yet,' Andre would show up and they'd all run to Andre saying "Prince! Prince!'"

"He's got a great sense of humor," said Dez Dickerson, "He'd do things just to totally put people off. Someone would put out their right hand to shake his hand right-handed and Prince would put out his left hand to force you to switch hands and shake left-handed."

In Per Nelson's book Dance Music Sex Romance record engineer David Rivkin remembered a prank Prince played on record producer Tommy Vicari. "Tommy Vicari was out late one night and Prince took some of (manager) Owen Husney's clothes and stuffed them with leaves. He put a knife in the back and put him face down on the bed." Rivkin remembered "Vicari came back at 4 in the morning and though Owen had been murdered. He was really screaming. I don't think he ever forgave Prince.

Another time, Prince had a squart gun which we took to a fancy restaurant in Sausalito. We took turns shooting up in the air. People three tables away were looking up at the ceiling to see if something was leaking. We tried not to laugh."

"Prince played a practical joke on Chaka Khan," Husney remembered. "She had called the studio looking for Sly Stone, and Prince pretended to be Sly over the phone and tricked her into coming down to the studio. She was pissed at Prince and called him every name in the book but she stayed for a while and listened to him play."

In one recurring joke at airports before he was recognisably famous, Prince would tell the band to grab the first wheelchair they saw and put him in it. Prince put on a pair of dark sunglasses and sat in the chair with a blank look on his face looking nearly comatose. The band would walk away into the background making it seem like an invalid had been left at the airport. Prince slumped forward in his chair and drooled, which immediately attracted a shocked crowd. At that point the band would pretend to come to his assistance.

In Dave Hill's book Prince: A Pop Life Brown Mark remembered "Prince left me behind once [on the Controversy tour] when I was a minute late for the bus. I came down the steps with all my bags and everything, and all the fans down there. One of them said 'Yo, man, I think they left you. They forgot you were here... ' Eventually the bus returned. When I got on I was pretty pissed off. They were all on there laughing. I said, 'I don't see nothing funny.' I went to Prince about it, and he said, 'You shouldn't have been late.'"

On the America Music Awards on January 30, 1995 Prince pulled a prank on Quincy Jones when he stood on stage next to Quincy Jones at the 10th anniversary performance of "We Are the World" and Prince sucked on a tootsie pop and did not sing. Quincy Jones held his microphone to Prince's mouth to sing and Prince responded by holding his tootsie pop up to Quincy Jones, but when Quincy went for it, Prince quickly pulled it back. Quincy Jones was quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times as saying to Prince afterwards that "as far as I'm concerned you're still a prick."

On the Tonight Show Jay Leno explained a phone prank Prince had played on him pretending to be "Joe the carpenter." Prince admitted to loving to joke. Of course not everyone thinks his sense of humor is funny.

[Edited 10/20/10 21:17pm]

Those practical jokes Prince plays on people are actually just mean and nasty. That doen't show a sense of humor, it shows a real mean streak from someone that obviously doesn't seem to care about anyone but himself. Laughing at someones misfortune that was directly caused by you is just plain nasty.

And as for the MJ thing...get over it people. Prince looks like he always does. He just happens to be wearing something that is slightly similar to something MJ wore 2 years ago. Probably by the same designer. It's not a backward message or anything. Life is not as mysterious

purplecam said:

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

Hey Cam! Good to see you here! I agree with your articulation. I am rarely here anymore due to all the negativity. But I am really glad Prince is doing some gigs in the US, and I live far away from NY, but will still attempt to make it to one. Hopefully he will venture out into the states a little further (Obviously we still do not know anything definite) but I hope to go jam!

[Edited 10/21/10 8:11am]

2elijah said:

chocolate1 said:

*Ahem*

NEW JERSEY!

Naaah....definitely the NYC....

But if you want to see him for the first three nights, you have to come to Joisey!

npggirl77 said:

purplecam said:

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

Hey Cam! Good to see you here! I agree with your articulation. I am rarely here anymore due to all the negativity. But I am really glad Prince is doing some gigs in the US, and I live far away from NY, but will still attempt to make it to one. Hopefully he will venture out into the states a little further (Obviously we still do not know anything definite) but I hope to go jam!

[Edited 10/21/10 8:11am]

if u roll up here i'll stand outside the venue 2 get my hug from u

Bosco said:

npggirl77 said:

purplecam said:

I haven't posted here in months and looking at this thread only reminds me of why I haven't been on this site. We should be happy Prince is going to tour ANYWHERE in the U.S. and yet here we go with more morons dogging every friggin thing here. This is what's up, you want to see Prince here in NYC, come and see him. If you don't, great don't see him. In fact, I hope all of you who are bitching don't even try to get a ticket because I need all the tickets I can get my hands on so I can go to every show he's doing around here! God knows I don't want to sit/stand next to someone who thinks he hasn't done anything good in 15 years. I'm glad he's coming back to the city that he belongs in, NYC. It's gonna be hot as hell out here and I can't wait to burn up in the funk!

Hey Cam! Good to see you here! I agree with your articulation. I am rarely here anymore due to all the negativity. But I am really glad Prince is doing some gigs in the US, and I live far away from NY, but will still attempt to make it to one. Hopefully he will venture out into the states a little further (Obviously we still do not know anything definite) but I hope to go jam!

[Edited 10/21/10 8:11am]

Hey, it's good seeing you again npggirl77! I hope you make it up here to see The Man! In fact, i hope all the people who still give a damn about Prince and don't just care about his past work but about his current work as well make it up to NY/NJ to see Prince. It's gonna be pure FIRE up in the Big Apple!

chocolate1 said:

2elijah said:

Naaah....definitely the NYC....

But if you want to see him for the first three nights, you have to come to Joisey!

Yes we do and I don't mind. NJ's cool with me!

purplecam said:

chocolate1 said:

But if you want to see him for the first three nights, you have to come to Joisey!

Yes we do and I don't mind. NJ's cool with me!

L4OATheOriginal said:

npggirl77 said:

Hey Cam! Good to see you here! I agree with your articulation. I am rarely here anymore due to all the negativity. But I am really glad Prince is doing some gigs in the US, and I live far away from NY, but will still attempt to make it to one. Hopefully he will venture out into the states a little further (Obviously we still do not know anything definite) but I hope to go jam!

[Edited 10/21/10 8:11am]

if u roll up here i'll stand outside the venue 2 get my hug from u

You better!!! If not, I'll be upset.

WBLS is supposed to announce the NYC and NJ dates in the 5pm ET hour.

U can stream them here. It's a mp3 stream.

chocolate1 said:

2elijah said:

Naaah....definitely the NYC....

But if you want to see him for the first three nights, you have to come to Joisey!

Can you imagine? That's right in the heart of the Xmas season. Traffic in NYC just trying to get over to Jersey on a regular day is hectic enough. I can see the gridlock now. Most people get off work at either 4:30pm or 5pm, and the concert will probably start at 8pm. Taking the train into Jersey would be their best bet.

I prefer the MSG shows. It's so much easier to get to from where I am. Plus who wouldn't want to be at the last shows. I actually thought he would have had the shows in NYC (Manhattan) first, but the garden seems to be tied up with quite a few events that month.

[Edited 10/21/10 13:10pm]

According to Livenation, tickets will go on sale soon!

Izod Center

Friday, December 14/15/17

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Madison Square Garden

Saturday, December 18

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Wednesday, December 29

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Fri, Oct 22 @ 10:00AM (?!?!?!)

Source: http://m.livenation.com/a...p;offset=0

(Note that I got this information by looking on my mobile phone, normal internet acces doens't show me this info, but I got the URL located 4 u).

chocolate1 said:

purplecam said:

Yes we do and I don't mind. NJ's cool with me!

Yes I would, but I prefer to attend the MSG shows. I'll read the reviews from the Jersey shows, after you guys attend and read it here.

Trashcat said:

According to Livenation, tickets will go on sale soon!

Izod Center

Friday, December 14/15/17

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Madison Square Garden

Saturday, December 18

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Wednesday, December 29

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Fri, Oct 22 @ 10:00AM (?!?!?!)

Source: http://m.livenation.com/a...p;offset=0

(Note that I got this information by looking on my mobile phone, normal internet acces doens't show me this info, but I got the URL located 4 u).

Thanks!!!! Still doesn't indicate what the cost of the tickets will be.

[Edited 10/21/10 13:09pm]

Trashcat said:

According to Livenation, tickets will go on sale soon!

Izod Center

Friday, December 14/15/17

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Madison Square Garden

Saturday, December 18

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Mon, Oct 25 @ 10:00AM

Wednesday, December 29

Doors: 9:00PM | Show: 9:00PM

On Sale: Fri, Oct 22 @ 10:00AM (?!?!?!)

Source: http://m.livenation.com/a...p;offset=0

(Note that I got this information by looking on my mobile phone, normal internet acces doens't show me this info, but I got the URL located 4 u).

just got a text message about this, thanks ...

PurpleLove7 said:

just got a text message about this, thanks ...

Ur Welcome

daPrettyman said:

WBLS is supposed to announce the NYC and NJ dates in the 5pm ET hour.

U can stream them here. It's a mp3 stream.

Speaking of WBLS, they're playing "Adore" right now.

2elijah said:

daPrettyman said:

WBLS is supposed to announce the NYC and NJ dates in the 5pm ET hour.

U can stream them here. It's a mp3 stream.

Speaking of WBLS, they're playing "Adore" right now.

I am listening!

delirious26 said:

2elijah said:

Speaking of WBLS, they're playing "Adore" right now.

I am listening!

ticket on sale SAT OCT 30th 10AM!!!