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Thread started 04/01/02 6:56pm

applekisses

New artist to join Paisley Park Studios creative staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Vanessa Bartholemew (612) 777-9311
vbartholemew@thedetroitcrawl.org


MENDA CITY, Minn. – April 1, 2002 – In a recent effort to downscale and move in a new creative direction, Paisley Park Studios has added a new artist to its creative team.

Mr. Ricco Morris, of Metropolitan Detroit, has agreed to lend his artistic talents to creating a new look and feel to Prince’s ever-evolving unique image and sound.

“The Moon Man,” as Prince has affectionately calls him, will officially take on his new position as Creative Director, replacing Sam Jennings, Debbie McGuan and Steve Parke, on April 20.

Morris will not be paid for his services, as he will be making reparations for using Prince’s likeness and image without prior consent or permission.

Also included as part of his employment contract, he will be required to wear suspenders on his trousers at all times and will be required to remove all jewelry while on the grounds of Paisley Park or within 50 feet of Prince and his staff.

His work will include costume (including vinyl and denim jackets), set and web design (http://www.NPGMusicClub.com), falsetto backup vocals/hand claps and finger snaps on future New Power Generation (NPG)/Prince penned tracks and all live performances, and creative consultation on all NPG related matters.

In celebration of the new addition to his staff, Prince has decided to release a new version of the ever-popular, quiet storm ballad, “Adore” with Ricco on lead vocals. The B-side of the two-track CD single will be “Breathe,” with backup vocals by Peggy Blair.

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Reply #1 posted 04/01/02 7:00pm

Mauve

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Make sure to email Vanessa 2 get more details
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Reply #2 posted 04/01/02 7:02pm

HarleyQuinn

rolleyes A comedian you AIN'T!
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Reply #3 posted 04/01/02 7:05pm

a2grafix

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Ricco,
I guess your 15 minutes of fame just got extended...congrats from all of us at thedetroitcrawl.org...
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Reply #4 posted 04/01/02 7:28pm

SkletonKee

one thing not mentioned in this press release; the cover of the new Adore single will feature a picture of Drew Barrymore's face slapped onto Gwenneth Paltrow's ass.....

believe it...or not!!!
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Reply #5 posted 04/01/02 8:23pm

RaneStarr

lets hope he doesn't marry this one hehehehe


.....sorry couldn't help myself biggrin hehehe
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Reply #6 posted 04/01/02 8:54pm

angelsd

"Ricco" I am so glad your dream has finally come true. Best of luck. U R a true artist! Love ya, shelly
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Reply #7 posted 04/01/02 9:00pm

NPD313

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I almost believed it LMAO

Thanx Tim

Tor'e
NPD
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Reply #8 posted 04/01/02 10:46pm

RiccotheArtist

NPD313 said:

I almost believed it LMAO

Thanx Tim

Tor'e
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Me too, Tim ,Apple kisses, Mave I'm gonna get u'all ass's for this.....
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Reply #9 posted 04/01/02 11:02pm

RiccotheArtist

My girl April sent me an Email this morning about thee leather Jacket I just finished for Prince. She was with him in the front row of the DC soundcheck for Saturday( the girls with the incense) he asked where his jacket was she told him I just finished it and it's leather would he have a problem with that, he told her he didn't want a leather his words were("I ain't gonna have no dead calves on my back") I thought it was cute now I gotta go out and find something sweet to put on my boys back.....need help!!!!
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Reply #10 posted 04/02/02 1:38am

dnaplaya

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Happy April Fools Day 2 U 2..heheheh
Xperience the Peach & Black Podcast: http://peachandblack.podbean.com/
Become a fan: http://www.facebook.com/p...ackpodcast
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Reply #11 posted 04/02/02 3:09am

johnny

huhuhuh.. yep..indeed...drop the dead thang...smile) use recycled paint, or possibly paint made out of possibly 100% leaf xtracts... remember 2 wash your hands with tree friendly detergeant only... and last but not least, in the event U might consider applying 4 an assistant job at PP rename yourself with something close 2 the letter M....
Micco the artist...wink...smile
been there done dat....
Just my 2 cents...smile
[This message was edited Tue Apr 2 3:10:29 PST 2002 by johnny]
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Reply #12 posted 04/02/02 6:36am

applekisses

I still think a jean jacket would be cool, Ricco...I thought he might not go for the leather.
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Reply #13 posted 04/02/02 7:42am

applekisses

heh heh! hilarious... smile

RaneStarr said:
lets hope he doesn't marry this one hehehehe
[This message was edited Tue Apr 2 7:43:30 PST 2002 by applekisses]
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Reply #14 posted 04/04/02 12:35am

Arcamar

PaysleyPark employees have to have money or how they can buy food, lodge and the little things we all "need" to live?
How it is that?? Didn't sayid Prince he wonted any CONtracts anymore? This was one... Someone explain me this?
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