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Are there any Prince associates that have died?  |
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Oh and how did they die? Sorry I know it's a little dark just interested! Thanx! |
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Former bodyguard "Big Chick" Huntsberry (prominently seen in the movie Purple Rain) died of I believe heart failure in 1990. Prince did a benifit show to raise money for his widow and children the same year.
Former keyboardist in the SOTT/Lovesexy band and childhood friend of Sheila E, Boni Boyer died of a brain anerisum(sp?) several years ago. I'm sorry that I don't recall if it was Wendy or Lisa's brother that Prince dedicated Sometimes It Snows In April to on the March 2004 live telecast. | |
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Actually thanx u r right about Wendy's brother, Jonathan Melvoin. He died of a heroin overdose whilst touring with the Smashing Pumpkins. I forgot that he played on "Around The World In A Day"! |
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Tony Lemans - Paisley Park recording artist...apparently was working on a 2nd release on Paisley and died in a traffic accident. I think LeMans was also involved with Lenny Kravitz in some way.
thats all I can recall other then Boni Boyer and Big Chick that were mentioned earlier. Also not quite an associate, but real close to Prince was Miles Davis and his death had a huge impact on Prince. | |
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sitruk7 said: Former bodyguard "Big Chick" Huntsberry (prominently seen in the movie Purple Rain) died of I believe heart failure in 1990. Prince did a benifit show to raise money for his widow and children the same year.
Former keyboardist in the SOTT/Lovesexy band and childhood friend of Sheila E, Boni Boyer died of a brain anerisum(sp?) several years ago. I'm sorry that I don't recall if it was Wendy or Lisa's brother that Prince dedicated Sometimes It Snows In April to on the March 2004 live telecast. I heard it was lisa's brother that prince dedicated the song too. that was so cool of prince did. ironitically dave die the same month that prince did that live telecast. it is an ashame of the way he died too  . he was a unique and innovative musician at his own right. i heard that david isn't just a musican but also an artist too. | |
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sovembol said: Tony Lemans - Paisley Park recording artist...apparently was working on a 2nd release on Paisley and died in a traffic accident. I think LeMans was also involved with Lenny Kravitz in some way.
From what I heard from sources, Tony and Lenny were friends and used to jam together. Also, Tony used to kick with Vanity's kid sister. | |
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Just to add a little clarificaiton..... Wendy and Suannah's brother Johnathan Melvoin died several years ago..... he was the one who toured with Smashing Pumpkins.
He played on some tracks on Around The World album I think. He also played keys for The Family live band. More recently, Lisa's brother David Coleman died (last year?). I don't know if it's ever been disclosed how it happened. David influenced ATWIAD; in fact I think he wrote the original version and got Prince interested in different instruments and sounds (the whole Middle Eastern vibe on that album). There's a story where Prince gave him some studio time as a birthday present which led to his and I think Johnathan's involvement on the album. In addition to Big Chick and Boni Boyer, Earl Jones who was the hairdresser on the Purple Rain tour also passed away (not sure if he was related to Jill Jones or not). At the Family Jamm, Alan Leeds made a really nice announcement where he paid tribute to all the artists and souls that have moved on. [Edited 7/19/05 23:40pm]  |
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One of Prince's former managers,Steve Fargnoli,died in 2001. | |
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GaryMF said: In addition to Big Chick and Boni Boyer, Earl Jones who was the hairdresser on the Purple Rain tour also passed away (not sure if he was related to Jill Jones or not). I heard this was Jill Jones' uncle and when he passed, Prince did not send any acknowledgement or condolences to the family and Jill was not happy about that. "Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack | |
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Didn't Bonnie Boyer pass away? | |
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beret1022 said: Didn't Bonnie Boyer pass away?
yes, that has been said several times on this thread "Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack | |
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prodigalfan said: beret1022 said: Didn't Bonnie Boyer pass away?
yes, that has been said several times on this thread Oh, sorry. I didn't read through. | |
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Hotlegs said: sovembol said: Tony Lemans - Paisley Park recording artist...apparently was working on a 2nd release on Paisley and died in a traffic accident. I think LeMans was also involved with Lenny Kravitz in some way.
From what I heard from sources, Tony and Lenny were friends and used to jam together. I thought I read somewhere that they were in a band together called Romeo Blue. I'm not quite sure though. | |
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sextonseven said: I thought I read somewhere that they were in a band together called Romeo Blue. I'm not quite sure though. That's what I have read too. -----------------------------------------------
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sextonseven said: Hotlegs said: From what I heard from sources, Tony and Lenny were friends and used to jam together. I thought I read somewhere that they were in a band together called Romeo Blue. I'm not quite sure though. I thought Romeo Blue was Lenny's stage name... Space for sale... | |
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sextonseven said: Hotlegs said: From what I heard from sources, Tony and Lenny were friends and used to jam together. I thought I read somewhere that they were in a band together called Romeo Blue. I'm not quite sure though.  This is correct. | |
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GaryMF said: Just to add a little clarificaiton..... Wendy and Suannah's brother Johnathan Melvoin died several years ago..... he was the one who toured with Smashing Pumpkins.
He played on some tracks on Around The World album I think. He also played keys for The Family live band. More recently, Lisa's brother David Coleman died (last year?). I don't know if it's ever been disclosed how it happened. David influenced ATWIAD; in fact I think he wrote the original version and got Prince interested in different instruments and sounds (the whole Middle Eastern vibe on that album). There's a story where Prince gave him some studio time as a birthday present which led to his and I think Johnathan's involvement on the album. In addition to Big Chick and Boni Boyer, Earl Jones who was the hairdresser on the Purple Rain tour also passed away (not sure if he was related to Jill Jones or not). At the Family Jamm, Alan Leeds made a really nice announcement where he paid tribute to all the artists and souls that have moved on. [Edited 7/19/05 23:40pm] earl jones have been prince's hairdresser for awhile particularly during the purple rain era. i think the mid-90s was rough for Jill because not only she lost her uncle but she lost her mother as well. david coleman died last year and i think it was around march and also someone even posted on here of the announcement. i was shocked too when i heard first wendy lost her only brother and now lisa too. as far as the cause of his death there people out there and also me included knew what happen but out of respect of lisa and the colemans no one saying anything. and boni boyer was a great keyboardist and she died of a brain anysm? back in 1996 and her and sheila e if not mistaken grew up together and also were best friends [Edited 7/20/05 14:15pm] | |
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prodigalfan said: beret1022 said: Didn't Bonnie Boyer pass away?
yes, that has been said several times on this thread smart .....  u & me, we got mad chemisty | |
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sosgemini said: sextonseven said: I thought I read somewhere that they were in a band together called Romeo Blue. I'm not quite sure though. I thought Romeo Blue was Lenny's stage name... I believe Tony and Lenny were in a group called Female Body Inpectors (F.B.I.), and had a song entitled "THE GIRL PULLED A DOG," which was on the movie soundtrack "MODERN GIRLS" released in 1986. [Edited 7/20/05 23:38pm] | |
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TOB said: sosgemini said: I thought Romeo Blue was Lenny's stage name... I believe Tony and Lenny were in a group called Female Body Inpectors (F.B.I.), and had a song entitled "THE GIRL PULLED A DOG," whioc was on the movie soundtrack "MODERN GIRLS." Well, if I not mistaken their group went through some name changes. | |
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Female Body Inspectors?? 
It's funny,I vaguely remember a song called "Girl Pulled A Dog" | |
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DavidEye said: Female Body Inspectors??
It's funny,I vaguely remember a song called "Girl Pulled A Dog" | |
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DavidEye said: One of Prince's former managers,Steve Fargnoli,died in 2001.
wow.  Now that I never knew. Got any further info on this David?
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BananaCologne said: DavidEye said: One of Prince's former managers,Steve Fargnoli,died in 2001.
wow. Now that I never knew. Got any further info on this David?
Charles (aka 'Big Chick') Huntsberry benefit concert ticket stub
cute ticket and i heard that prince financed his funeral as well. | |
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mestizo5000 said: Actually thanx u r right about Wendy's brother, Jonathan Melvoin. He died of a heroin overdose whilst touring with the Smashing Pumpkins. I forgot that he played on "Around The World In A Day"!
i can't believed it going to be ten years next year for jon. as for lisa's brother david i got a source from someone who knew david last year that he died the same way as jon but i don't know it is true since it never been officially announced. anyway it sad that the girls both lost their brothers at a young age. | |
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dewalliz said: BananaCologne said: wow. Now that I never knew. Got any further info on this David?
Charles (aka 'Big Chick') Huntsberry benefit concert ticket stub
cute ticket and i heard that prince financed his funeral as well. I didn't know anything about this. Was quite a surprise, as I really liked the guy - always had time for the fans. Very cool guy. He died on september 14th, 2001 after a 2 year battle with cancer. 
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Y'all forgettin' John L. Pop co-wrote a couple of songs with Prince. | |
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