jonylawson said:

NouveauDance said:

Totally cool, someone better tape it! Not interested in P. being there - better if he isn't even?

honestly??

im not trolling or anything(im not sure what trolling means !)

but im racking my brains....you really mean that??!!!

Bobby z and the revolution?

brown mark and the revolution...i dont get it

This may come as a shock to you,but there's more to life than Prince These are all talented musicians in their own right,and they know how to play all of those classic songs.In many cases,they were a part of the creation of those songs (along with Prince).

SoulAlive said:

jonylawson said:

honestly??

im not trolling or anything(im not sure what trolling means !)

but im racking my brains....you really mean that??!!!

Bobby z and the revolution?

brown mark and the revolution...i dont get it

This may come as a shock to you,but there's more to life than Prince These are all talented musicians in their own right,and they know how to play all of those classic songs.In many cases,they were a part of the creation of those songs (along with Prince).

i'd love to see and hear the old tunes played by people who have love for them. prince treats his back catalogue with casual indifference in one breath then plays the shit out of them live.

They used the name 8 years ago for the Family Jam show back in LA that Sheila put together.. I don't think he's going to deny them the use of the name for a performance.. It's not like they're trying to record under the name, in any event i saw them without Prince 8 years ago and I had a great time and enjpyed Wendy fronting the group..I also saw them several times with Prince and if i can get enough of the nyc crew together i think i might like to go MPLS

jonylawson said:

i REALLY REALLY hope P doesnt turn up.

i mean...Prince just ...

oh but i guess it would be cool at 1st avenue as a one off

i dont understand the beef regarding the names

The family-prince wrote ALL the music and songs cept the one shit one song

The time-100%% prince

the revolution-100% prince

but your right it so could have been morris day and the time without the songs........

River Run Dry is a great song!

SoulAlive said:

jonylawson said:

honestly??

im not trolling or anything(im not sure what trolling means !)

but im racking my brains....you really mean that??!!!

Bobby z and the revolution?

brown mark and the revolution...i dont get it

This may come as a shock to you,but there's more to life than Prince These are all talented musicians in their own right,and they know how to play all of those classic songs.In many cases,they were a part of the creation of those songs (along with Prince).

It that why there are holding on 2 the PURPLE?

jonylawson said:

i REALLY REALLY hope P doesnt turn up.

i mean...Prince just ...

oh but i guess it would be cool at 1st avenue as a one off

i dont understand the beef regarding the names

The family-prince wrote ALL the music and songs cept the one shit one song

The time-100%% prince

the revolution-100% prince

but your right it so could have been morris day and the time without the songs........

I like how you ignore anyone elses contributions even when it has been publicly stated. I guess you just turn a blind ear.

Graycap23 said:

SoulAlive said:

This may come as a shock to you,but there's more to life than Prince These are all talented musicians in their own right,and they know how to play all of those classic songs.In many cases,they were a part of the creation of those songs (along with Prince).

It that why there are holding on 2 the PURPLE?

Who is holding onto the purple? One reunion with band mates hardly makes it that. Ever think they might have fun geting together and playing an raising money for a worthwhile cause?

Zannaloaf said:

Graycap23 said:

It that why there are holding on 2 the PURPLE?

Who is holding onto the purple? One reunion with band mates hardly makes it that. Ever think they might have fun geting together and playing an raising money for a worthwhile cause?

http://mypurpleheart.org/

READ.

jaawwnn said:

River Run Dry is a great song!

It sure is!!

jonylawson said:

NouveauDance said:

Totally cool, someone better tape it! Not interested in P. being there - better if he isn't even?

honestly??

im not trolling or anything(im not sure what trolling means !)

but im racking my brains....you really mean that??!!!

Bobby z and the revolution?

brown mark and the revolution...i dont get it

Prince plays this shit non-stop for the past 25 years - Yeah Prince & The Revolution reunion, wooooh! It's just Prince with another backing band, it's the Prince show. I'm more interested to see these guys play together than sit behind Prince again. Wendy fronting the group works just swell for me. I could even dig them recording something together 'band formely known as' style.

That's just musically speaking, I'm sure the benefit would raise more money if his royal sourpuss was there to boost ticket sales.

[Edited 11/7/11 7:46am]

NouveauDance said:

jaawwnn said:

River Run Dry is a great song!

It sure is!!

honestly??

im not trolling or anything(im not sure what trolling means !)

but im racking my brains....you really mean that??!!!

Bobby z and the revolution?

brown mark and the revolution...i dont get it

Prince plays this shit non-stop for the past 25 years - Yeah Prince & The Revolution reunion, wooooh! It's just Prince with another backing band, it's the Prince show. I'm more interested to see these guys play together than sit behind Prince again. Wendy fronting the group works just swell for me. I could even dig them recording something together 'band formely known as' style.

That's just musically speaking, I'm sure the benefit would raise more money if his royal sourpuss was there to boost ticket sales.

[Edited 11/7/11 7:46am]

that would be interesting. I wonder what the sound and style would be like?

Hmmm... the day before my birthday...

Graycap23 said:

Zannaloaf said:

Who is holding onto the purple? One reunion with band mates hardly makes it that. Ever think they might have fun geting together and playing an raising money for a worthwhile cause?

http://mypurpleheart.org/

READ.

“I want to personally thank Prince for his emotional support for me and my family during a very difficult time. That has meant a lot to me,” added Z.

Sometimes you gotta just let the cynicism and fuckery go...

NouveauDance said:

Wendy fronting the group works just swell for me. I could even dig them recording something together 'band formely known as' style.

I have been saying this for a long time. Even if the guys are just the house band on the next Wendy & Lisa album, I'd gladly welcome that.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE MADE ON FACEBOOK 6PM (CST) 2DAY, AND 2MORROW.

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE HEARD..SO GET READY..

[Edited 11/7/11 10:43am]

sosgemini said:

Graycap23 said:

http://mypurpleheart.org/

READ.

“I want to personally thank Prince for his emotional support for me and my family during a very difficult time. That has meant a lot to me,” added Z.

Sometimes you gotta just let the cynicism and fuckery go...

My question still stands.

Sounds like a good time!!

banks said:

They used the name 8 years ago for the Family Jam show back in LA that Sheila put together.. I don't think he's going to deny them the use of the name for a performance.. It's not like they're trying to record under the name, in any event i saw them without Prince 8 years ago and I had a great time and enjpyed Wendy fronting the group..I also saw them several times with Prince and if i can get enough of the nyc crew together i think i might like to go MPLS

Road trip!

I haven't seen anything regarding ticket prices...

Anyone know what is the best chance to get tickets? Online, phone, etc? Or am I wrong in assuming this will quickly sell out.

Don't live in MN, but am from MN, so I could go see my family and take in the Revolution while I'm at it.

Genesia said:

I haven't seen anything regarding ticket prices...

It's not on the First Avenue website yet either. Good news is that it's on President Day weekend so it's a 3 day weekend for a lot of people.

HonestMan13 said:

Genesia said:

I haven't seen anything regarding ticket prices...

It's not on the First Avenue website yet either. Good news is that it's on President Day weekend so it's a 3 day weekend for a lot of people.

Not for me - but it'd be worth a vacation day.

HonestMan13 said:

banks said:

They used the name 8 years ago for the Family Jam show back in LA that Sheila put together.. I don't think he's going to deny them the use of the name for a performance.. It's not like they're trying to record under the name, in any event i saw them without Prince 8 years ago and I had a great time and enjpyed Wendy fronting the group..I also saw them several times with Prince and if i can get enough of the nyc crew together i think i might like to go MPLS

Road trip!

.... watch out Minneapolis!! NYC is on it's way!!

are you lot who would go and see the family or the revolution or the time without any Prince the same who would go and see INXS without mike hutchence

or think theres nothing wrong with tomand jerry talking

or would see a james bond film without james bond?

or maybe jurrasic park without the dinasours?

nostalgia is a DANGEROUS THING

From the Minneapolis Star and Tribunehttp://www.startribune.co...03383.html:

Drummer Bobby Z is bringing the "Purple Rain"-era Revolutionback to First Avenue. The Feb. 19 concert will be a benefit for heart-health awareness and the American Heart Association.

"I was trying to think of something to do around the anniversary date of my heart attack," said Z, who suffered a near-fatal attack Jan. 30 and was hospitalized for several weeks. "In my new consciousness, I said, 'What's the biggest thing I could do?' Prince and the Revolution. The second biggest thing is the Revolution."

So Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, Dr. Fink and Brown Mark will join Z for what he describes as a relaxed evening. "There'll be a lot of music and stories," the drummer said, "and some education about heart disease." Will there be Prince? "He's been supportive," said Z, Prince's drummer from 1978 to '86. "He didn't say 'Yeah' or 'Nay.' His world tour continues. He's like Bob Dylan and James Taylor; he plays all the time."

Saxophonist Eric Leeds, a longtime Prince sideman, will be the Revolution's special guest. The only other Revolution reunion performance was in 2003 for a benefit staged by Sheila E in Los Angeles. "Wendy fronted it," Z explained of the lead singer. "She's fantastic. We did six, seven, eight songs. It was a variety show with 100 acts. This will be an intimate evening with Wendy & Lisa, Dr. Fink, Brown Mark and Bobby Z -- the Revolution."

Tickets will go on sale Nov. 21. Information will be available atwww.first-avenue.com.

JON BREAM

jonylawson said:

are you lot who would go and see the family or the revolution or the time without any Prince the same who would go and see INXS without mike hutchence

or think theres nothing wrong with tomand jerry talking

or would see a james bond film without james bond?

or maybe jurrasic park without the dinasours?

nostalgia is a DANGEROUS THING

Prince wasn't in The Family.

Anywho, this is something I'm looking forward to and I plan to be there. I'm a Prince but I am also a W&L and I haven't seen them perform in 21 years.

If it's not for you, why come and shit on everyone else's happiness?

While everyone in the band is still around I hope a professional camera crew and a good director is there to capture this event for posterity and hopefully a documentary. This band and the people behind it deserve all the praise and appreciation they get.

As a fan I think story deserves to be told. It would make a great DVD with all profit going to a great cause.

[Edited 11/7/11 18:29pm]

Vendetta1 said:

jonylawson said:

are you lot who would go and see the family or the revolution or the time without any Prince the same who would go and see INXS without mike hutchence

or think theres nothing wrong with tomand jerry talking

or would see a james bond film without james bond?

or maybe jurrasic park without the dinasours?

nostalgia is a DANGEROUS THING

Prince wasn't in The Family.

Anywho, this is something I'm looking forward to and I plan to be there. I'm a Prince but I am also a W&L and I haven't seen them perform in 21 years.

If it's not for you, why come and shit on everyone else's happiness?

oh for fucks sake

sorry the album releasedB y the family composed and performed by PRINCE with some muppets "pretending" they were involved

jonylawson said:

Vendetta1 said:

Prince wasn't in The Family.

Anywho, this is something I'm looking forward to and I plan to be there. I'm a Prince but I am also a W&L and I haven't seen them perform in 21 years.

If it's not for you, why come and shit on everyone else's happiness?

oh for fucks sake

sorry the album releasedB y the family composed and performed by PRINCE with some muppets "pretending" they were involved

Prince is a genius who puts very talented ppl in his bands. They praticed with him and toured with him .. so hell yea the show w/o will be off the chain and I cannot wait to see it.

jonylawson said:

are you lot who would go and see the family or the revolution or the time without any Prince the same who would go and see INXS without mike hutchence

or think theres nothing wrong with tomand jerry talking

or would see a james bond film without james bond?

or maybe jurrasic park without the dinasours?

nostalgia is a DANGEROUS THING

If the O7 was playing in your town, you wouldn't go to the gig?