My two cents: Thank you Prince for the experience of a lifetime I'll never forget: two Izod shows, Two Oracle shows, and the last two Forum shows! I'll treasure the memories of music you left us with.

Very cool post! Thanks for getting me the hell out of San Diego Prince!!

Thank you for writing U WILL BE WITH ME, and performing it so passionately while i was there to see it LIVE!!!!!!!!!That i will never forget!!!!!Just more memories to go with the 30 years that i already have, THANK YOU PRINCE!!!!!!!!

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brownstien said:

Thanks to Prince for keeping tickets affordable. Going to be tough justifiying "regular" ticket prices again.

Thanks to LA for blowing off most of the run, allowing me to score FIVE DOLLAR tickets twice.

Thanks to ticketmaster for dropping premium seats to $25 at the last minute.

Special mention goes to the offer they give you on checkout for "completesavings.com" which allowed me to make $45 on each of the other 7 Forum tickets I bought thanks to ticket rebates and discounts on giftcards.

That's right, I got paid to see Prince lol. It also paid for The Troubadour.

Also thanks to the scaplers for eating all the loge seats allowing me to change seats when needed. I also got backstage thanks to their greed as I made friends with the person next to me one night after moving down who ended up taking me to 5 afterparties where we drank free all night. The bartenders refused to take our money, if that's not a hook up I don't know what is.

I still don't believe it, but it happened.

All in all 9 shows at The Forum and 1 at The Troubadour and it could not have been better. The concert experience improved for me when Mike Phillips and Maceo showed up as I thought it was weird seeing Prince without horns.

THANK YOU PRINCE ROGERS NELSON! (and Shelia E!)

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Brownstein, I don't care where we go, I don't care we do, I don't care Brownstein, if theres a next show take me with you! lol

Prince, thank you for everything, even though Friday was short, I still had the time of my life and I owe it all to you. Thanks being a part of my experience.

THANK YOU...WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

(Back at you Prince)

I could not have said it better!! Thank u for putting into words what I was feeling this past month as I got to experience a total of 10 out of the 21 Nites with the Purple One. I only wish I got to see him perform with Chaka Khan and also saw him the night he performed Joy in Repetition. Let's continue the positive vibe and hope he squeezes one more small venue show b4 he heads to Europe.

thanks prince...

personally didnt like the 4um venue...accoustics were not 2 my taste...Xcellent shows N we always waited till the very end B4 we were told there aint any point stayin on unless we wanted 2 clean up...ha ha....loved those nights N LA...

i only missed 1 of ur recent shows as my flight was delayed getting there ....

going 2 C U N dublin N kent....if i can get the time i will try N get 1 r 2 of the european shows as well.

the flights r cheap N hotels N europe R Xcellent value 4 money.

its gonna b a beautiful nite....many nites this HOT SUMMER.....heh heh.

were booked N2 the dorchester 4 the UK show N the 4 seasons N ballsbridge 4 the dublin concert.

keep it cool my brother.....

peace

WOLFY

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irishwolfhound said:

thanks prince...

personally didnt like the 4um venue...accoustics were not 2 my taste...Xcellent shows N we always waited till the very end B4 we were told there aint any point stayin on unless we wanted 2 clean up...ha ha....loved those nights N LA...

i only missed 1 of ur recent shows as my flight was delayed getting there ....

going 2 C U N dublin N kent....if i can get the time i will try N get 1 r 2 of the european shows as well.

the flights r cheap N hotels N europe R Xcellent value 4 money.

its gonna b a beautiful nite....many nites this HOT SUMMER.....heh heh.

were booked N2 the dorchester 4 the UK show N the 4 seasons N ballsbridge 4 the dublin concert.

keep it cool my brother.....

peace

WOLFY

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Dude you need spell check! "4um" really?

Thank U Prince 4 the debut April 14 show. It was a memorable 3 & a half hour experience. That set the tone 4 ur amazing 21 nite stand here In The LaND Of manY StArS BuT oNlY OnE Mo0n Inglewood, Cali4nia..... Thank U 4 allowing me 2 take friends 2 c U twice 4 $25, & still b able 2 get excellent seats & let them c why remained a fan of urs 4 over 30 years....

Having the opportunity 2 c U every weekend here 4 "7" weeks, was a never ending dream 4 me.... will never 4get it.

That $25 idea has never been done b4. It allowed many people not even fans 2 c & hear ur legacy & c that U r the best live per4mer left on this earth......

The Forum should b renamed The

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Thank you for singing Adore live.

THANK YOU for reminding me that, even though I've been a fan for over 30 years, I still haven't even cracked the surface of your talent..... Truly Inspiring.

THANK YOU for putting on a show that I can hang with people who are 70yrs old & who are 10 years old & they're all dancing their asses off...

Most of all...

THANK YOU for reminding me that music is the truest expression of the soul....

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Spice8890 - Your pic was so fierce that I had to forward it to my friends.

Being a lurker for so long, I decided to register and today is my official first day of posting. I attended 7 shows and was more than satisfied with each one. Many of you have posted "thank you'" that pinpoint my exact feelings and thoughts. Prince and his crew are to be commended for bringing the real funk and soul back to Los Angeles-without getting stale. Never before have I had the desire to attend so many shows of one artist or group in such a short period of time. I think the last time I did was about 7 years ago when I flew to England to catch 3 or 4 Incognito concerts at Jazz Cafe and at some dinky joint in Ascot. Talk about some serious heat. Holla!

Prince came to my area which was so close that I could have ridden my bike, ran, hopped on a bus or train to see. There was no reason for me not to attend. At $25 per ticket, the whole of Los Angeles had a great opportunity to see what music was,is and should always be. I will not forget a man who I came across who mentioned he was attending his third show because he, one day, wants to be as big as Prince. I thought that was cute because I felt as though he really knew music.

Never did I expect to be spoiled by anyone outside of my family but Prince did a good job. I was spoiled to the point of one show never being enough and brought my friends onboard with me. One attended six shows and also wanted more. As much as I still want more, I do not think it is fair that Prince performed as long as he did. Two shows would have sufficed and many would have been cool walking away knowing they were not going to get more. Fortunately we did and unfortunately it is over. I want more!

Aww... that's nice.

travelmama said:

Spice8890 - Your pic was so fierce that I had to forward it to my friends.

Being a lurker for so long, I decided to register and today is my official first day of posting. I attended 7 shows and was more than satisfied with each one. Many of you have posted "thank you'" that pinpoint my exact feelings and thoughts. Prince and his crew are to be commended for bringing the real funk and soul back to Los Angeles-without getting stale. Never before have I had the desire to attend so many shows of one artist or group in such a short period of time. I think the last time I did was about 7 years ago when I flew to England to catch 3 or 4 Incognito concerts at Jazz Cafe and at some dinky joint in Ascot. Talk about some serious heat. Holla!

Prince came to my area which was so close that I could have ridden my bike, ran, hopped on a bus or train to see. There was no reason for me not to attend. At $25 per ticket, the whole of Los Angeles had a great opportunity to see what music was,is and should always be. I will not forget a man who I came across who mentioned he was attending his third show because he, one day, wants to be as big as Prince. I thought that was cute because I felt as though he really knew music.

Never did I expect to be spoiled by anyone outside of my family but Prince did a good job. I was spoiled to the point of one show never being enough and brought my friends onboard with me. One attended six shows and also wanted more. As much as I still want more, I do not think it is fair that Prince performed as long as he did. Two shows would have sufficed and many would have been cool walking away knowing they were not going to get more. Fortunately we did and unfortunately it is over. I want more!

You said a mouthful! I can't believe some of the complaints of people who had Prince within their city for such a length of time and for so little money, when so many other people wanted to see him and either had to go to LA or go without. "Spoiled" and "entitled" come to mind--words usually applied to Prince on this forum. Maybe some should check their own purple images out in the mirror before they bitch about his...

travelmama said:

Spice8890 - Your pic was so fierce that I had to forward it to my friends.

Being a lurker for so long, I decided to register and today is my official first day of posting. I attended 7 shows and was more than satisfied with each one. Many of you have posted "thank you'" that pinpoint my exact feelings and thoughts. Prince and his crew are to be commended for bringing the real funk and soul back to Los Angeles-without getting stale. Never before have I had the desire to attend so many shows of one artist or group in such a short period of time. I think the last time I did was about 7 years ago when I flew to England to catch 3 or 4 Incognito concerts at Jazz Cafe and at some dinky joint in Ascot. Talk about some serious heat. Holla!

Prince came to my area which was so close that I could have ridden my bike, ran, hopped on a bus or train to see. There was no reason for me not to attend. At $25 per ticket, the whole of Los Angeles had a great opportunity to see what music was,is and should always be. I will not forget a man who I came across who mentioned he was attending his third show because he, one day, wants to be as big as Prince. I thought that was cute because I felt as though he really knew music.

Never did I expect to be spoiled by anyone outside of my family but Prince did a good job. I was spoiled to the point of one show never being enough and brought my friends onboard with me. One attended six shows and also wanted more. As much as I still want more, I do not think it is fair that Prince performed as long as he did. Two shows would have sufficed and many would have been cool walking away knowing they were not going to get more. Fortunately we did and unfortunately it is over. I want more!

Thanks Travelmama...it would be even more fierce if he was really photographed singing to me...

Really enjoying this thread

positive vibe

Trashcat said:

Really enjoying this thread

positive vibe

i love pussy cats .....remember CAT during the losesexy era....N general wolfy just loves pussy cats....

the dolls.....animals n humans.....

WOLFY

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DaveG said:

THANK YOU for reminding me that, even though I've been a fan for over 30 years, I still haven't even cracked the surface of your talent..... Truly Inspiring.

THANK YOU for putting on a show that I can hang with people who are 70yrs old & who are 10 years old & they're all dancing their asses off...

Most of all...

THANK YOU for reminding me that music is the truest expression of the soul....

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DaveG- Up the age to 71 because my father was there twice groving like no other.

Beautiful Thread Bronzefunk; loving the stories orgers.

Despite becoming a fan as a teen in '82, still a Prince concert virgin - so looking forward to my deflowering I'm withering on the vine here

Thank you to all who posted. Reading this has brought tears of joy to my eyes for all the wonderful memories! I'm sad that it couldn't last forever (or at least for a couple more weeks!), but hopefully it won't be another 7 years before we get to see him perform in LA again!

irishwolfhound said:

Trashcat said:

Really enjoying this thread

positive vibe

i love pussy cats .....remember CAT during the losesexy era....N general wolfy just loves pussy cats....

the dolls.....animals n humans.....

WOLFY

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Wolfs liking cats?.......

wolfy only likes female pussy cats..u dig?

WOLFY

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Prince thanks the Purple People in LA. He's thanking us back on his birthday. Did you all see Dr. F's tweet today 6/07/11? Check it out.

antoinet said:

Prince thanks the Purple People in LA. He's thanking us back on his birthday. Did you all see Dr. F's tweet today 6/07/11? Check it out.

Prince Thanks The Purple People!

With 21 Nights done in Los Angeles, Prince wants to thank you, the quarter of a million people who saw him during his 21 Night Stand.

Special thanks to George Lopez, The Troubadour, House Of Blues, Live Nation, The Fabulous Forum, and all of you Purple People who will keep Inglewood Swingin'!

What a fun and funktastic time it was. Much Love to Prince and all of you for making this happen.-Dr.FB

Diagnosis: Can We Do It 1 More Time? No? OK

I feel so lucky. I have friends and family in other cities who would love to have this experience. They are dying to go. I am saddened that they are over.

Thanks to Prince for the 21 Night Stand shows! Unforgettable.

I've been a lurker here forever, but this post finally motivated me to register and post something, so a big thanks first to Bronze Funk for that. You've got to wait several days after registering before they let you post which is why I'm doing this as late as I am.

Alright, here I go...

First off, Prince, thanks for making this time in my life shine. You put a hell of a stamp on these two months or so of my life.

Thanks for making me lose myself in your music so many times. Unbelievable. To be able to get out of my head and into the moment like that is just too freakin' great. To do it over and over again is priceless.

Like several other orgers have mentioned, thank you for making ticket prices affordable. I've got a wife and young son and all the bills that comes with that, and still I was able to see 8 of the 15 forum shows without doing too much damage. Plus, like someone else posted earlier, I was able to bring several people who'd never seen you before. All of them were blown away. Those $25 tickets made you a lot of new fans.

Thanks for changing up your shows enough that I never got tired of it.

Thanks for the musicianship.

Thanks for NPG and my new personal favorite, Ida. Beautiful, badass Ida.

Thank you you for giving me the best date I've had with my wife in a long time. That'll work.

Thanks for bringing me together with old friends. Bronze Funk is one of them, and I gotta say, that reconnect alone was worth the price of all 8 tix. My buddy Greg is another and same deal.

Thanks for the long intro you did to Cool the Friday before you closed. It seemed so free and organic, like you were just working it out on the spot.

During that same intro, thanks for urging us to "Say what's up to your neighbor!" All of a sudden, I found myself fist bumping with two little old ladies to my left (yep, they were on their feet, partying away), a rasta to my right, a couple of crazy tatooed girls in front of me, and the security guard behind me. Where else but at a Prince Concert?

Thanks for "The Love We Make." B. Funk and I had talked about loving that song on the way down to the Forum that night. Next thing I know, you're opening with it.

Thanks for Stevie Wonder on his birthday. So nice, I gotta say it twice. Thanks for Stevie Wonder on his birthday.

Thanks for Janelle Monae. DAMN, that woman is fearless!

Thanks for being so supportive of your openers.

Thank you for the Question of U - Gingerbread Man mashup from April 29th.

Thanks for that dance break you did at the end of Kiss. It made me both laugh and dance every time.

And lastly, thank you for giving me time of my life.

bronzefunk said:

Thank You for coming to my city and playing so many nights.

Thank You for making tickets affordable enough that I could go see you perform 16 times.

Thank You for coming at the time in my life where I could set most everything aside and go to your shows as much as I did. I really needed it.

Thank You for giving me a reason to hang out with my friends Dave and Albert and see a half dozen shows together.

Thank You for the new Prince fans I met, like Antoinet.

Thank You for every time I saw $25 on Ticketmaster I never saw a fee added to my price.

Thank You for making it affordable enough I could give away tickets when I got better seats.

Thank You for making it affordable enough for me to take people who never saw you perform before, now they get it.

Thank You for changing your set lists so much from night to night, and for changing the order of the songs that repeated.

Thank You for playing 3 hours a couple of times.

Thank You for caring about The Forum, most of the employees there were super nice.

Thank You for giving Magic Johnson's name love in The Forum. Being from LA, this is special for us.

Thank You for giving Michael Jackson respect every single night. Although I was not his fan it seems a LOT of people needed to hear you do this and it was right.

Thank You for the NPG, their commitment to what you choose to do is exceptional.

Thank You for bringing Elisa, Liv and Shelby J and their wonderful voices.

Thank You for that incredible stage.

Thank You for the dance you do at the end of Kiss.

Thank You for the purple confetti during Purple Rain.

Thank You for bringing people up on stage to dance, especially the woman you called your Mom.

Thank You for making the guys behind me laugh when you talk about your 'Walleyed girl'.

Thank You for the scream the sister in front of me let out when you sang 'Insatiable' three minutes after she asked me if you still do that song.

Thank You for having Sheila E. She killed it EVERY time she solo'ed on Glamorous Life and the crowd's love for her was amazing.

Thank You for introducing me to Janelle Monae.

Thank You for the pound or two I lost each night, dancing at your show.

Thank You for the 20 minute version of "When Eye Lay MyHands On U" on Thursday April 22nd.

Thank You for the 14 minute version "The Love We Make" on Thursday May 5th.

Thank You for "just making sure the bass worked" at the first House of Blues show.

Thank You for "Colonized Mind" at the House of Blues.

Thank You for "Sweet Thing" with Chaka Khan.

Thank You for "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore" with Alicia Keys.

Thank You for "Nothing Compares 2 U" with Mary J. Blige.

Thank You for "Superstition" and "You Haven't Done Nuthin'" with Stevie Wonder on his friggin' birthday and playing until 1am!

Thank You for "The Beautiful Ones" on closing night, I got watery eyes. I think it was from all the smoke machines.

Thank You for all the cool pictures. I know you don't like it when I take pictures but I don't like it when you play Beyonce or Rihanna songs so can we call it even?

Thank You for playing these songs on nights I was there; She's Always In My Hair, 17 Days, Partyman, Black Sweat, Love, Peach, Sometimes It Snows In April, Adore, Laydown, Future Soul Song, Forever In My Life, Mountains, AnotherLoverHoleInYoHead, Endorphine Machine, Joy In Repetition, GingerBread Man, The One, Strange Relationship, Something In The Water (Does Not Compute), Somewhere Here On Earth, Eye Love U But I Don't Trust U Anymore, I Like It There and Bambi.

Your fan 4ever,

-bronzefunk

P.S.

The other day I was meditating and for the first time in a long time I transcended the physical plane and traveled into the ether. While I was there I saw a huge coliseum with bright colored lights and lots of sound coming from it. When I went inside there were hundreds of thousands people of all backgrounds in the stands. I moved thru the crowd while they cheered and screamed and clapped for more music. There was a tall stage, I went behind it and it opened up to a large chamber with columns and musical instruments engraved on the walls. There was an archway that read "Pantheon of the Rock Gods". As soon as I stepped inside a large figure floated over to me. It was Jimi, I totally recognized him! You could tell by the features of his face, his moustache and brown eyes. What was weird though was he didn't have an afro anymore, he had a pompadour like James Brown. With his left hand he lifted three fingers to his mouth like he's smoking a joint but there was nothing in his hand. He inhales and then lets out a billow of pungent smoke from his lungs right in my direction. When the smoke clears he is still there but now he has Rick James braids in his hair.

In a low, slow voice he asks me "Whatcha doin', man?"

I told him "I'm writing a thank you note to Prince"

His eyelids fluttered and he said "Right on..."

Jimi takes another drag, and now he's got long dreadlocks like Marley.

Then he says "Hey, will you tell him something for me?"

I said "Sure"

with smoke trailing out his nostrils Jimi says; "Tell him I said,...You the man"

Jimi inhaled from his fingers once again and started to float away, afro fully intact. As I was losing sight of him I heard him faintly say "Peace"

After that, all I could hear was the roaring crowd, yelling, screaming and stomping for more as I traveled back down from the ether to my center.

Message passed.

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Took me a while to read this, but you are so right! Thank you, Prince, for letting me come all the way from Minneapolis (and being able to tell you that to your beautiful face) and for all the wonderful people I met in my brief two day stay!

This is lucky me dancing with 3 Princes at once on May 6th!