They have quickly devolved into a Prince tribute band, but.... at $250 a ticket for a 80 min show, I don't think 3rdeyegirl is going away anytime soon.

SuperSoulFighter said:

rgsince81 said:

Prince is not performing for money reasons, and he doesn't follow to many rules either. Prince plays when he feels like it and as long as he feels like it he could care less about somebody gambling

Yeah right! He's charging two-muthafucking-hundredfifty of your American dollars and he's NOT in it 4 the $$$? Sorry guys, as long as he keeps asking prices like this, I'll keep making posts like this.

In a small venue after he's shelled out for the band/pa/hotel/haulage blah blah blah, no he's probably not making THAT much money.

Its a small venue, I dont think the price is that bad really, when the venue is bigger the price usually drops for an arena gig.

Go and see The Rolling Stones and their paint by numbers greatest hits package if you like, you wont get to use the toilet for $250

SuperSoulFighter said:

Now that I'm on this thread might as well give my What if Prince had decided to get Hiram Bullock on guitar, Joe Sample on keys and Poogie Bell on drums?

LOVE JOE SAMPLE!

Here's how I look at it: how many of his other female protege projects that got an album deal got a SECOND album? Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, Carmen Electra, etc? The only one that had staying power was Sheila E.

I heard the S.F boot also and it was quite refreshing to not have to sit through a zillion

"put yo hands up...clap yo hands stomp yo feet.'..etc...

did not miss Shelby at all,in fact it was GREAT to not hear even 1 background singer running around &

screaming all over the stage.This was a rock show, seems he has dropped the hip-hop schtick for this tour.

Prince sounded great on this show and the girls rocked hard.

Reminded me of he Controversy tour,kinda.

I actually got goose bumps at a few points during this show.

That has not happened to me while listening to a Prince concert since the late 80s.

Se7en said:

Here's how I look at it: how many of his other female protege projects that got an album deal got a SECOND album? Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, Carmen Electra, etc? The only one that had staying power was Sheila E.

I don't understand what you mean by this. This isn't an indication of their talent.

1) The situation with Vanity 6 wasn't necessarily a result due to talent. Vanity bounced, right? Even still, she had records after anyhow.

2) Apples was mainly an acctress.

3) I got nothing for Carmen.

But there are others other than Sheila E but I think a glaring example would be Wendy and Lisa.

GuyBros said:

Se7en said:

Here's how I look at it: how many of his other female protege projects that got an album deal got a SECOND album? Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, Carmen Electra, etc? The only one that had staying power was Sheila E.

I don't understand what you mean by this. This isn't an indication of their talent.

1) The situation with Vanity 6 wasn't necessarily a result due to talent. Vanity bounced, right? Even still, she had records after anyhow.

2) Apples was mainly an acctress.

3) I got nothing for Carmen.

But there are others other than Sheila E but I think a glaring example would be Wendy and Lisa.

When did I say anything at all about talent? Nowhere. They could hypothetically be the most talented female musicians ever, but in Prince's world they could be gone tomorrow.
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What I said was that the only one that had staying power under Prince's umbrella was Sheila E.

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This thread is about Prince possibly being disappointed with 3EG, with everyone hinting that they'll be a "one album band" while under Prince's input. To which I pointed out obvious coincidences like Vanity, Apollonia and Carmen Electra -- albums with heavy Prince input because those girls were his also his pet projects that he grew tired of.

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Your questions past that point about talent have nothing to do with what I posted. Where they do fit in is how quickly they are distanced from the Prince camp.

Se7en said:

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Your questions past that point about talent have nothing to do with what I posted. Where they do fit in is how quickly they are distanced from the Prince camp.

I was asking what you meant. That was the very first thing in my post. "I don't understand what you mean"

So likewise, everything other than clearing up what you meant has nothing to do with what I've posted, right? Unless internet dick-measuring is something that you're about. Which is cool. Do your thing baby boy.

Btw- I think Prince is not disappointed with the girls. In my estimation, if he was, he would probably pull the plug quickly. Even if it might be detrimental to money or his reputation, many people on here would agree that he does things like that despite those things.

Do I think the girls have staying power as a group after the tour? I think they could if they wanted to. In my estimation if I had to guess, they probably view this as an opportunity to advance their future careers they all lead their own individual groups.

Do I think they could stick around? Absolutely. They are talented. Do I think they would have come together independent of the Prince connection: no.

GuyBros said:

Se7en said:

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Your questions past that point about talent have nothing to do with what I posted. Where they do fit in is how quickly they are distanced from the Prince camp.

I was asking what you meant. That was the very first thing in my post. "I don't understand what you mean"

So likewise, everything other than clearing up what you meant has nothing to do with what I've posted, right? Unless internet dick-measuring is something that you're about. Which is cool. Do your thing baby boy.

Sorry man, just trying to clarify that I wasn't attacking their talent. At least not until I've heard a full album of theirs to be sure.

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Some of these women in his "employ" really have standout roles -- like Tamar or Bria or (enter name here) but they're all gone in a heartbeat when he tires of them or they start asking for creative control of "their" work.

kidmelody2012 said:

XxAxX said:

well, in terms of all-girl bands as opposed to front girl bands (and accounting for differences in taste,

style, and variations in the definition of 'really good') to name a few

babes in toyland

the bangles

dixie chicks

They all suck on their instruments

do not.

ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

Last 5 times I saw Prince in Vegas he played till sunrise...2 shows clockin in at 3 hours+....this past weekend both shows clocking in at 80 minutes??? IMHO, I think he ain't proud of his new voyage...watcha think?

I think Prince is having great fun And from what I've read in reviews and interviews, these girls are joining in on one marvelous FEAT!!

Loads of FUN looks to be happening on this LOL tour!!

colorblu said:

I think Prince is having great fun And from what I've read in reviews and interviews, these girls are joining in on one marvelous FEAT!!

Loads of FUN looks to be happening on this LOL tour!!

Aight, I hope you is right! I'm going to the Grove!!!!!!!

colorblu said:

ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

Last 5 times I saw Prince in Vegas he played till sunrise...2 shows clockin in at 3 hours+....this past weekend both shows clocking in at 80 minutes??? IMHO, I think he ain't proud of his new voyage...watcha think?

I think Prince is having great fun And from what I've read in reviews and interviews, these girls are joining in on one marvelous FEAT!!

Loads of FUN looks to be happening on this LOL tour!!

Aight, I hope you is right!

Nice to see old fashioned 1970's casual sexism is alive and well on the org...

ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

Last 5 times I saw Prince in Vegas he played till sunrise...2 shows clockin in at 3 hours+....this past weekend both shows clocking in at 80 minutes??? IMHO, I think he ain't proud of his new voyage...watcha think?

I think you are trolling. Trolling, trolling, we can have fun just trolling.

Graycap23 said:

kidmelody2012 said:

i agree! they are there for novelty......when have you ever seen a GOOD all girl band?

N E V E R.

I saw Sheila E with her all girl band (C.O.E.D.) a few years ago.

Awesome show, fantastic musicians, no attitude and rocking the joint like a motherfucker. They pretty much tore up the place.

I think he may be planning something @ Paisley in Minne. I believe Stella is there right now painting a mural.

rgsince81 said:

Prince is not performing for money reasons, and he doesn't follow to many rules either.

Prince does perform for money.

Why else do we see the prices as they are with extra comment when they're cheap?

And Prince's lack of financial discipline is widely known.

well, I am less concerned what Prince thinks. More important is what the audience thinks and even more important is what you personally think. I think they are weak and substandard. For the rest if he is happy with this group fine with me. I take a nice boot from the glory days to make me feel better

Red said:

rgsince81 said:

Prince performs because he is an artist! He is not performing cause he needs money!

Sure. Did you check his books?

Did you explain why was late paying his taxes?

Did you explain why, when playing at the Dakota or the small venues of the LOL tryout tour, while charging higher prices, he still does the sampler set?

If he was just there for the performance and the art he would not do that.

These shows mainly attract hardcore fans and not the cheap hits-only crowd. Yet still he feels the need to spoil the concept. Because of the money.

And I thought this thread was about 3rdEye Girl? now it's about money. if Prince didn't like the band he has , then he will make another one! Seems happy when I saw him ,lol!

There is a clear reason why it is about money. Money dilutes the 3rd eye girl concept.

udo said:

udo said:

rgsince81 said:

Sure. Did you check his books?

Did you explain why was late paying his taxes?

Did you explain why, when playing at the Dakota or the small venues of the LOL tryout tour, while charging higher prices, he still does the sampler set?

If he was just there for the performance and the art he would not do that.

These shows mainly attract hardcore fans and not the cheap hits-only crowd. Yet still he feels the need to spoil the concept. Because of the money.

And I thought this thread was about 3rdEye Girl? now it's about money. if Prince didn't like the band he has , then he will make another one! Seems happy when I saw him ,lol!

There is a clear reason why it is about money. Money dilutes the 3rd eye girl concept.

Seriously? Some fans act like they are Prince's accountant, hairdresser, fashion stylist, stage manager etc. Here's what the price of a ticket entitles you to "a show". That's it that's all. Also it's the hardcore fans who tend to bitch more about high prices(and everything else) not the so called "cheap hits-only crowd". The hardcore fly around the country chasing shows they can't afford and then expect Prince to play for 20 dollars so they can still afford to eat the following week. I fyou truly feel the concept of 3rd Eye Girl is being diluted then don't atttend any of the shows and stand on your principles. I'm pretty sure the crowd at the show won't be pondering their lost ethical fortitude while jamming to She's Always In My Hair.

rgsince81 said:

udo said:

There is a clear reason why it is about money. Money dilutes the 3rd eye girl concept.

It's way to early to be debating Princes business! He seems Happy , that's all that matters ,I will pay whatever I have to pay, I have for the last 30 plus years, Princes prices don't matter to me.

I did not say we are paying too much or similar.

I did not say he wasn't happy.

I just made the point that money is clearly an issue here w.r.t. the art performed at the concert.

udo said:

kidmelody2012 said:

i agree! they are there for novelty......when have you ever seen a GOOD all girl band?

Beyonce's band is pretty nice.