P has had a lot of keyboardist over the years(Lisa, Boni, Gayle Chapman, Tommy Barbarella, Mr. Hayes, Renato) but NONE of them compare to THE DR. He was with P longer than anyone and could go in any musical direction P went to. I will admit Tommy Barbarella was a close second but Dr. Fink is still the best.

You had me up until you mentioned that girl Barbarella. She sucked. I rate shim up there with Philip C. from Graffiti Bridge.

Otherwise you're right. Ladies and Gentleman.... Dr. Fink!

I thought Tommy was ok. I agree; he is a shim, but a pretty talented shim.

Both Renato & Lisa were waaaaay technically better than Fink.

LovesexyIsThe1 said:

Sorry to be anal but Philip C was never a keyboard player. He was just an actor (who happened to be prince's hairdresser) miming to Finks parts in the film

Mind you, Tommy B was bloody good at pressing the "play sample" button - that takes some talent you know

freakyfeet said:

Well... that's similar to what I was talking about. Tommy / half ass playing = Philip C. / half ass acting.

I always wondered who he was and how he made it into the movie. I thought he was some homeless guy Prince was being nice to. Or he kissed Prince's ass (or other areas) for a role, I didn't know he was the hairdresser.

Dr. Fink is my favorite too.

Even P recognized how talented Dr. Fink was. That's why when he broke up the revolution the only one he kept was Fink. Lisa is very good too, but i don't think she could hold a candle to Fink or P would have kept her.

Most definitly the funkiest keyboardplayer Prince had.
Dr.Fink is wicked!!!
/peace Manki

LovesexyIsThe1 said:

"BANG!"

I saw a Dr. Fink cd at the recka stow

Indeed, Fink was the best. But I would also give a shout out to Renato too.