funkDAWG said:

80spfantwp said:

They have every right to honour Prince and their legacy, but their timing is shite.

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

It's a good time to make $$$$

funkDAWG said:

80spfantwp said:

They have every right to honour Prince and their legacy, but their timing is shite.

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

When any big artist dies,there is always talk of tribute concerts,tribute albums and things of that nature.I don't see what's so unusual or terrible about this.

SoulAlive said:

funkDAWG said:

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

When any big artist dies,there is always talk of tribute concerts,tribute albums and things of that nature.I don't see what's so unusual or terrible about this.

Didn't say that the concept is unusual or terrible.

Just feel like the timing is off.

and, considering 'P' wasnt supportive of a Revolution reunion, I would tend to be more supportive if it involved a big group of extended family (maybe even Chaka and Larry) and then announce that a big portion would go to charity. Just an idea.

SoulAlive said:

I do love Wendy & Lisa..

but The Revolution without Prince doesn't make any sense to me...

funkDAWG said:

dodger said:

funkDAWG said:

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

I wasn't going to comment but I have to agree. Too soon and I didn't expect them to be crying hysterically but Wendy seems too happy.

im guessing they feel "free" because Prince was so strict with everything they wanted to do..doesnt mean they didnt love him..but its only natural when a person who had so much control passes

dodger said:

funkDAWG said:

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

I wasn't going to comment but I have to agree. Too soon and I didn't expect them to be crying hysterically but Wendy seems too happy.

People grieve in different ways.Maybe all of the sadness and heartbreak has inspired them to do these shows as a way of healing and paying tribute.I don't see that as being a bad thing.

SoulAlive said:

dodger said:

funkDAWG said: I wasn't going to comment but I have to agree. Too soon and I didn't expect them to be crying hysterically but Wendy seems too happy.

People grieve in different ways.Maybe all of the sadness and heartbreak has inspired them to do these shows as a way of healing and paying tribute.I don't see that as being a bad thing.

This is it exactly IMO. People grieve in different ways. For Wendy and company, it is clear they are drawing strength and life from being together in the wake of Prince's passing.

thedance said:

If you guys think they are doing this for the money I think you are having trouble interpreting the video they released. It will not surprise me at all if the money from whatever shows they do goes directly to charity. They aren't reforming to make money, they are reforming to celebrate the music they helped Prince bring to life. It's a celebration, not a cash-in.

[Edited 4/26/16 14:40pm]

dodger said:

funkDAWG said:

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

I agree with another Orger....it's like a free-for-all out there.....he wouldn't want that.

As frustrating as it was for fans, he was protective of his music and copyright and it's sad that it's just a feeding frenzy so soon.

I wasn't going to comment but I have to agree. Too soon and I didn't expect them to be crying hysterically but Wendy seems too happy.

She was positively beaming.

paulludvig said:

dodger said:

funkDAWG said: I wasn't going to comment but I have to agree. Too soon and I didn't expect them to be crying hysterically but Wendy seems too happy.

She was positively beaming.

Here's the deal. They've been in Minneapolis for a few days now, celebrating the life of this man with their fellow bandmembers and other people in the purple circle. You have no idea where they are at in their grieving process, perhaps this was recorded directly after they spent hours reminiscing over the good times they had working with Prince.

People are allowed to be happy when surrounded by people they love, even if the reason they are gathered is something sad. We don't know the details.

StevenAnthony said:

paulludvig said:

She was positively beaming.

Here's the deal. They've been in Minneapolis for a few days now, celebrating the life of this man with their fellow bandmembers and other people in the purple circle. You have no idea where they are at in their grieving process, perhaps this was recorded directly after they spent hours reminiscing over the good times they had working with Prince.

People are allowed to be happy when surrounded by people they love, even if the reason they are gathered is something sad. We don't know the details.

I recently saw my best friend from college at his dad's funeral. He lives across the country so the last time I had seen him was 10 years ago.

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His whole family was beaming from ear to ear, happy to see me, even though their dad / husband was lying right there at the visitation. Funerals bring friends & family back together and they often express love through the tears.

StevenAnthony said:

StevenAnthony said:

This brought tears to my eyes. This IS what I wanted and needed from them.

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

StevenAnthony said:

Here's the deal. They've been in Minneapolis for a few days now, celebrating the life of this man with their fellow bandmembers and other people in the purple circle. You have no idea where they are at in their grieving process, perhaps this was recorded directly after they spent hours reminiscing over the good times they had working with Prince.

People are allowed to be happy when surrounded by people they love, even if the reason they are gathered is something sad. We don't know the details.

Exactly. I find this intense scrutiny of the outward emotions of people close to the recently deceased extremely distasteful, we have no idea about what they might be feeling.

You are both right - people grieve in different ways, there's no right or wrong. It was just my initial reaction after watching the clip. Emotions are running high, and it's still quite raw and upsetting. I should have said nothing, I didn't want to cause arguments on here.

funkDAWG said:

JudasLChrist said:

TheEnglishGent said:

This really doesn't excite me.

Can people perhaps keep their contrary thoughts about this to themselves?

Can people not respect everyone's opinion even if it doesn't agree with their own? For me personally, I loved Prince singing and performing, so the prospect of any kind of tribute wihtout our main main up there performing just fills me with sadness. I'm not sorry about that.

Sincerely hoping that they do at least one show outside of the USA. It'd be so great if they brought the show to Europe / London..

MattUK said:

Sincerely hoping that they do at least one show outside of the USA. It'd be so great if they brought the show to Europe / London..

I'd seriously consider making the several hundred mile trip to London for this.

dodger said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

StevenAnthony said: Exactly. I find this intense scrutiny of the outward emotions of people close to the recently deceased extremely distasteful, we have no idea about what they might be feeling.

You are both right - people grieve in different ways, there's no right or wrong. It was just my initial reaction after watching the clip. Emotions are running high, and it's still quite raw and upsetting. I should have said nothing, I didn't want to cause arguments on here.

That's alright, don't worry, we're all feeling pretty shitty right now

I guess it's good news, but for me, watching them play (as they are great musicians in their own right) will only make me feel like someone is missing on the stage with them. It just won't be the same. Perhaps once I see it, I'll feel differently. I don't know.

[Edited 4/27/16 5:11am]

I think some folks are passing through the anger stage of grief. We all get angry at something during these times.

I can only say this seems to be a very personal way to grieve for the band members (I mean, what better way to honor Prince than by playing the music they made together?) and they are gracious enough to understand there are many fans who would find some comfort, solace, joy, whatever in being able to witness it.

funkDAWG said:

80spfantwp said:

They have every right to honour Prince and their legacy, but their timing is shite.

I agree. Wow. Can't believe how many people are thrilled about this. The timing is practically morbid.

I would be more supportive if they did a big, extended Prince-Fam-Jam tour and donated 50% of proceeds to music education or something.

Otherwise, timing is awful and seems like a slimey way to make money on a death that isn't even a week old. Brutal.

Agreed. I love Wendy & Lisa but at least have the good taste to wait a few months before announcing something like this. Man's not been gone a week, for god's sake. Timing is ...

I'm sure they had no inkling he would pass, but the way this is timed, it looks like they were waiting for the event and then 'stepping in'.

And quite honestly, without Prince, what's the point musically? Even if you put the entire Revolution on a stage, including Eric Leeds and Atlanta Bliss, you wouldn't have a third of the talent and charisma of one living Prince .

They just become his tribute band and I doubt this will have legs longterm.

Having said that, it might be nice if W & L were involved in directing/ finishing off any good unreleased P vault material from their era.