FunkiestOne said:

Apparently the show wasn't canceled until just several hours before showtime. I seriously doubt he just woke up with the flu. Most likely it's something else, but regardless, he doesn't feel up to doing the shows and being able to do his best, then smart move to cancel them.

I'm bummed though because planned my entire week around this and have great seats. At least I didn't have to travel here though.

Oh well, just the way it goes but I'm seriously disappointed. :-/

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He had posted a picture of Earth a few days ago and said, "Despite Influenza, this is still an amazing world." (or something close to that). I think he was hoping he would feel better by today and would be able to still perform.

Graycap23 said:

FunkiestOne said:

The show wasn't canceled until just about 6 hrs before showtime. I seriously doubt he just woke up with the flu. Most likely it's something else, but regardless, he doesn't feel up to doing the shows and doing his best, so best that he canceled them.

I'm bummed though because planned my entire week around this and have great seats. At least I didn't have to travel here though.

Oh well, just the way it goes but I'm seriously disappointed. :-/

I drove downtown.................and I really dislike driving downtown during rush hour.

Ohh well............I guess that is how it goes sometimes.

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bummer. i hope you can catch the next show

Prince is a man with so much energy, it's hard 2 imagine that he's sick.

Wish i could tell him 2 drink a glass of v8 ( vegetable flavor )

I'm praying that he has a speedy recovery.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

UPDATE: April 7 - Shows cancelled due to illness. Postponed to a later date. See link for further information - luv4u]

Link: http://www.wsbtv.com/news.../200987919

Fox Theatre link: http://foxtheatre.org/pri...s-illness/

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Sad about the postponed show....I hope he reschedules on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.....because I had to jump through hoops to get the day off.... but I hope he has a speedy recovery....

Sorry for those who made the trip but I wish our Prince a speedy recovery.

Perhaps I can make the rescheduled shows.

LuLutoo said:

So.... Just walked through the door at home in Louisville, Kentucky 15 hours of driving roundtrip and so bummed! Get better soon Prince! I'm exhausted!

prittypriss said:

FunkiestOne said:

Apparently the show wasn't canceled until just several hours before showtime. I seriously doubt he just woke up with the flu. Most likely it's something else, but regardless, he doesn't feel up to doing the shows and being able to do his best, then smart move to cancel them.

I'm bummed though because planned my entire week around this and have great seats. At least I didn't have to travel here though.

Oh well, just the way it goes but I'm seriously disappointed. :-/

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He had posted a picture of Earth a few days ago and said, "Despite Influenza, this is still an amazing world." (or something close to that). I think he was hoping he would feel better by today and would be able to still perform.

Yes he posted Sunday morning "Despite influenza this planet is priceless"

I'm sure he tried his best to get better for Atl but just couldn't physically do it...

I wish him well and a fast recovery...

inspireof said:

prittypriss said:..

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He had posted a picture of Earth a few days ago and said, "Despite Influenza, this is still an amazing world." (or something close to that). I think he was hoping he would feel better by today and would be able to still perform.

Yes he posted Sunday morning "Despite influenza this planet is priceless"

I'm sure he tried his best to get better for Atl but just couldn't physically do it...

I wish him well and a fast recovery...

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Yes! That's what he said. I couldn't find the post again to be able to accurately quote him. :-/ The flu can really take a lot out of you, especially if you aren't getting enough rest (that's when it seems to hit me the hardest). I pray he'll get well quickly, and hope he doesn't push himself. His health is more important than rescheduling this show. Atl will still be there after he's completely healed!

I woke up once on the morning of a big exam with a cold from out of nowhere, so it can happen.

Pity he's a vegan, or I'd recommend chicken soup.

Get well, Prince!

(There was no emoticon for "antibiotics".)

Wishing Prince And Everyone Continuous Wellness Always! He's got millions of friends praying 4 him! May he always be well, and may any future schedule changes be for only fun happy reasons. thank you.

vladimir said:

I woke up once on the morning of a big exam with a cold from out of nowhere, so it can happen.

Pity he's a vegan, or I'd recommend chicken soup.

sorry if this veers off topic, but i got the impression that he was maybe ok with eating eggs.

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The majority of chickens bred as of 2016 were raised in conditions that make them sick and make those who eat their bodies and eggs more susceptible to their diseases, such as influenza. i used to get colds yearly but have been continuously well since becoming a whole food vegan 4 years ago -- i've read many meat eaters admit that it is cleansing at least. but it does have a learning curve to do it long-term in a healthy way. eating only plants requires more nutritional consciousness, but the majority of diseases are the side effect of eating sick animals.

for example, i just googled this as more evidence:

http://www.veggieboards.com/forum/11-vegetarian-support-forum/47264-how-often-do-you-get-sick-vegan.html

but i think the most accurate medicine is for each person to ask within what to do.

MHenson24 said:

LuLutoo said: Hey...did you take off yesterday??? Are you keeping your seats...I am but not sure if my concert buddy will be able to make the reshedule...I hope reshedule works out for everyone and I i hope he feeling better

Sad about the postponed show....I hope he reschedules on a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.....because I had to jump through hoops to get the day off.... but I hope he has a speedy recovery....

Ugh yes me too. My girlfriend leaves town tomorrow and I have an extra ticket. But the theater said I could upgrade my tickets. So that's nice hahaha

LuLutoo said:

PURplEMaPLeSyrup said:

I hate to sound opportunistic, but if as a result of the shows being postponed anyone winds up having an extrat ticket to either one or both shows...PLEASE let me know!! I'm in Jacksonville but would happily drive to Atlanta to see these shows!! Thank you! Feel free to private message me!

laurarichardson said:

-// This all my be true but I can look out my office window and see hordes of people walking around without coats or hats with winds going 30 mph. Wearing adequate clothing can help fight the flu.

i most definitely agree! thank u 4 mentioning that

i only wanted to mention things from my personal experience that may be less widely known, and hopefully save someone somewhere the time of figuring it out in a more timeconsuming way

You know, I'm sorry he's sick and all that but I feel more for sorry for the people that jumped through another of his never ending hoops and consistent short notice to score tickets. Prince doesn't seem to realize how hard this is for some people. Some people I know don't get ANY paid sick days at all and most of the folks who wanted to attend this show scrambled like mad and paid top dollar for ducats. Fought with weird loading loading screens and glitchy websites. Maxed out credit cards and what have you.

I entertained the idea of road tripping 6 hours to Atlanta and checking this show out but ultimately decided against it. Believe it or not, for precisely this reason. I have no trust that he'll actually do the show. He gives his fans a week tops to make arrangements, square it with their jobs, arrange for travel and lodging babysitters and shit and, sadly, often flakes.

This time, for once, it seems legit, but I've been burned twice already trying to juggle my busy life and attend his shows, only to have him tank. Sucks for Atlanta people and I hate to sound so bitter about it but these things seem to be par for the course with him.

herb4 said:

prittypriss said:

FunkiestOne said:

Apparently the show wasn't canceled until just several hours before showtime. I seriously doubt he just woke up with the flu. Most likely it's something else, but regardless, he doesn't feel up to doing the shows and being able to do his best, then smart move to cancel them.

I'm bummed though because planned my entire week around this and have great seats. At least I didn't have to travel here though.

Oh well, just the way it goes but I'm seriously disappointed. :-/

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He had posted a picture of Earth a few days ago and said, "Despite Influenza, this is still an amazing world." (or something close to that). I think he was hoping he would feel better by today and would be able to still perform.

It's been an real nasty flu bug going around the entire United States this year. Everyone in my family, (myself included) and most of my friends had either the flu or pneumonia this year. Hope Prince gets well soon.

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herb4 said:

You know, I'm sorry he's sick and all that but I feel more for sorry for the people that jumped through another of his never ending hoops and consistent short notice to score tickets. Prince doesn't seem to realize how hard this is for some people. Some people I know don't get ANY paid sick days at all and most of the folks who wanted to attend this show scrambled like mad and paid top dollar for ducats. Fought with weird loading loading screens and glitchy websites. Maxed out credit cards and what have you.

I entertained the idea of road tripping 6 hours to Atlanta and checking this show out but ultimately decided against it. Believe it or not, for precisely this reason. I have no trust that he'll actually do the show. He gives his fans a week tops to make arrangements, square it with their jobs, arrange for travel and lodging babysitters and shit and, sadly, often flakes.

This time, for once, it seems legit, but I've been burned twice already trying to juggle my busy life and attend his shows, only to have him tank. Sucks for Atlanta people and I hate to sound so bitter about it but these things seem to be par for the course with him.

Uh he's SICK! Prince is not Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, or Janet Jackson. He didn't want to come on stage sick and his voice be terrible and he most definitely isn't going to do anything prerecorded. He is a true artist! Prince has been doing his shows and he hardly gets sick or cancels shows and I believe he will reschedule the shows unlike the ones listed above. The only recent shows I know he canceled was the Paris shows and as we all saw on the news it was for good reason. I'm defending Prince on this like you Janet fans like to defend her even in her bullshit.

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laurarichardson said:

/-- Dude has been touring since 1979 and you can count the cancel dates state side on one hand. Should buckle down and just set up tour dates maybe but at these prices and the nature of the performances he might be trying to hedge his bets least a full tour bomb a la Janet Jackson. It is better for him to cancel than do the show sick and give a half ass performance.

Exactly. Prince almost never cancels here. I think he made the right call.

If Prince has this year's flu, I wouldnt imagine him to doing anything but recouperating. People around here have taken a month to feel right after it.

He isn't sick. He didn't sell out and was worried. No ball flu perhaps.

2freaky4church1 said:

He isn't sick. He didn't sell out and was worried. No ball flu perhaps.

both shows did sell out, I looked for tickets the other day and there were none left.

alandail said:

2freaky4church1 said:

He isn't sick. He didn't sell out and was worried. No ball flu perhaps.

both shows did sell out, I looked for tickets the other day and there were none left.

Yup, both ATL shows were sold out in advance, whereas Montreal still had tickets available the day of the show a few weeks ago - and it was NOT cancelled. So I think your theory doesn't make sense.

TurnItUp said:

herb4 said:

You know, I'm sorry he's sick and all that but I feel more for sorry for the people that jumped through another of his never ending hoops and consistent short notice to score tickets. Prince doesn't seem to realize how hard this is for some people. Some people I know don't get ANY paid sick days at all and most of the folks who wanted to attend this show scrambled like mad and paid top dollar for ducats. Fought with weird loading loading screens and glitchy websites. Maxed out credit cards and what have you.

I entertained the idea of road tripping 6 hours to Atlanta and checking this show out but ultimately decided against it. Believe it or not, for precisely this reason. I have no trust that he'll actually do the show. He gives his fans a week tops to make arrangements, square it with their jobs, arrange for travel and lodging babysitters and shit and, sadly, often flakes.

This time, for once, it seems legit, but I've been burned twice already trying to juggle my busy life and attend his shows, only to have him tank. Sucks for Atlanta people and I hate to sound so bitter about it but these things seem to be par for the course with him.

Uh he's SICK! Prince is not Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, or Janet Jackson. He didn't want to come on stage sick and his voice be terrible and he most definitely isn't going to do anything prerecorded. He is a true artist! Prince has been doing his shows and he hardly gets sick or cancels shows and I believe he will reschedule the shows unlike the ones listed above. The only recent shows I know he canceled was the Paris shows and as we all saw on the news it was for good reason. I'm defending Prince on this like you Janet fans like to defend her even in her bullshit.

[Edited 4/9/16 6:10am]

I know I know. I apologize. I was in a cranky mood when I wrote that.

Going through some personal shit and floated the idea of road tripping to Atlanta for the show to get away and imagining how pissed I'd be if I'd actually scheduled it. All that. It was a bad, angry and stupid post and I am sorry.

I get yearly flu shots, and so far, so good.

herb4 said:

TurnItUp said:

Uh he's SICK! Prince is not Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, or Janet Jackson. He didn't want to come on stage sick and his voice be terrible and he most definitely isn't going to do anything prerecorded. He is a true artist! Prince has been doing his shows and he hardly gets sick or cancels shows and I believe he will reschedule the shows unlike the ones listed above. The only recent shows I know he canceled was the Paris shows and as we all saw on the news it was for good reason. I'm defending Prince on this like you Janet fans like to defend her even in her bullshit.

[Edited 4/9/16 6:10am]

I know I know. I apologize. I was in a cranky mood when I wrote that.

Going through some personal shit and floated the idea of road tripping to Atlanta for the show to get away and imagining how pissed I'd be if I'd actually scheduled it. All that. It was a bad, angry and stupid post and I am sorry.

In that case I should apologize too and it was an angry post, but not a stupid one. I posted my comment because I even heard that Prince was disappointed and upset that he had to cancel the shows. Let's just hope him a speedy recovery and that the shows will be rescheduled soon and hopefully it will be on dates that agree to their schedules.