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Prince clones reunion I am thinking of coorniating a Prince clone reunion. Mostly old school but DAngelo can come. Heres the short list. Feel free to add LEGITMATE clones from any Prince era. Prince clone is defined by any rip off of the Prince sound or look.
Ready for the World Georgio Micki Free Barkays (they actually ripped off everybody that was funky) Xavier Rick James (check out the video for a song named Glow) O Bryan Mazarati (even though they were a Paisley Park act) Jesse Johnson (I'm his no. 1 fan but the first couple albums was all Prince) | |
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I am thinking of having a giant dork reunion and you are getting the first invitation pal.  | |
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lovemachine said: I am thinking of having a giant dork reunion and you are getting the first invitation pal.
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lovemachine said: I am thinking of having a giant dork reunion and you are getting the first invitation pal.
YOu see? And I didnt say anything about banging your slutty mother in the ass | |
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Be sure to send out invitations to these guys too...
***Dreamboy---these guys sing the 1983 slow jam hit "Don't Go",in which the lead singer tries to hit those Princely high notes.The rest of their debut album features alot of trademarks of the Minneapolis sound. ***Sexual Harassment---these guys were shameless Prince clones.Their debut album in 1983 contains the hit "I Need A Freak".Other songs like "If I Gave You A Party (Would You Come?)" and "K-I-S-S-I-N-G" were even more Prince-inspired.Fittingly,their 1985 follow-up single was titled "We Want Prince". ***The System---Did you ever see their 1985 "Pleasure Seekers" video? The lead singer is shown with big hair,dark sunglasses,looking androgynous as he rides a motorcycle through town.Hmmm,I wonder where he got THAT idea from? LOL ***Exotic Storm---Never heard of them? That's because their one and (presumably) only album bombed.They were from Minneapolis and consisted of androgynous dudes with lots of eyeliner,attitude and "cute" nicknames.It's hard to say why they flopped so badly...was it because of their blatant copying of Prince,or because of their awful song lyrics ("bombs will be dropping everywhere...they'd better not harm your silky hair",they sing on the track "I'll Save You From The World"). ... [This message was edited Mon Aug 4 3:40:17 PDT 2003 by DavidEye] | |
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DavidEye said: Be sure to send out invitations to these guys too...
***Dreamboy---these guys sing the 1983 slow jam hit "Don't Go",in which the lead singer tries to hit those Princely high notes.The rest of their debut album features alot of trademarks of the Minneapolis sound. ***Sexual Harassment---these guys were shameless Prince clones.Their debut album in 1983 contains the hit "I Need A Freak".Other songs like "If I Gave You A Party (Would You Come?)" and "K-I-S-S-I-N-G" were even more Prince-inspired.Fittingly,their 1985 follow-up single was titled "We Want Prince". ***The System---Did you ever see their 1985 "Pleasure Seekers" video? The lead singer is shown with big hair,dark sunglasses,looking androgynous as he rides a motorcycle through town.Hmmm,I wonder where he got THAT idea from? LOL ***Exotic Storm---Never heard of them? That's because their one and (presumably) only album bombed.They were from Minneapolis and consisted of androgynous dudes with lots of eyeliner,attitude and "cute" nicknames.It's hard to say why they flopped so badly...was it because of their blatant copying of Prince,or because of their awful song lyrics ("bombs will be dropping everywhere...they'd better not harm your silky hair",they sing on the track "I'll Save You From The World"). ... [This message was edited Mon Aug 4 3:40:17 PDT 2003 by DavidEye] Thanks for the input. I remember Dreamboy. That is the kind of obscure 80s funk clone band that I am talking about with this list. | |
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DavidEye said: ***Exotic Storm---Never heard of them? That's because their one and (presumably) only album bombed.They were from Minneapolis and consisted of androgynous dudes with lots of eyeliner,attitude and "cute" nicknames.It's hard to say why they flopped so badly...was it because of their blatant copying of Prince,or because of their awful song lyrics ("bombs will be dropping everywhere...they'd better not harm your silky hair",they sing on the track "I'll Save You From The World").
i knew a guy who wuz in exotic storm! he runs a studio here in mpls now... | |
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DavidEye said: ***The System---Did you ever see their 1985 "Pleasure Seekers" video? The lead singer is shown with big hair,dark sunglasses,looking androgynous as he rides a motorcycle through town.Hmmm,I wonder where he got THAT idea from? LOL
OMG I remember this video!!! I saw it in 1985 and I remember thinking "damn he's really trying to copy Prince" LOL ***************************************************
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I think Rick James would slap you right in the face for calling him a Prince clown. | |
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funkystuff said: I think Rick James would slap you right in the face for calling him a Prince clown.
You have to admit that Rick's 1985 video "Glow" was a blatant rip-off of the 'Purple Rain' film.Rick is wearing a white,ruffled shirt,he is shown in his dressing room and he gets into a heated argument with the club manager.Sound familiar? | |
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LadyCabDriver said: DavidEye said: ***The System---Did you ever see their 1985 "Pleasure Seekers" video? The lead singer is shown with big hair,dark sunglasses,looking androgynous as he rides a motorcycle through town.Hmmm,I wonder where he got THAT idea from? LOL
OMG I remember this video!!! I saw it in 1985 and I remember thinking "damn he's really trying to copy Prince" LOL LOL...this video was so absurd! The lead singer was desperately trying to be Prince,and failing miserably.I love The System,but in this video,they were having a temporary identity crisis. | |
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Yes, you're right.
But don't forget that Prince once was SUPPORT to Rick James. So all I say is Rick James wouldn't like being called a Prince clone  | |
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funkystuff said: Yes, you're right.
But don't forget that Prince once was SUPPORT to Rick James. So all I say is Rick James wouldn't like being called a Prince clone prince was never support 4 rick james prince was the opening act on one of rj's tours this was when prince first came on 2 the scene reportedly, rick dissed prince often but who got the last laugh | |
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funkystuff said: Yes, you're right.
But don't forget that Prince once was SUPPORT to Rick James. So all I say is Rick James wouldn't like being called a Prince clone Oh,I certainly don't consider Rick to be a "Prince clone".Back in his heyday,Rick was very original and came up with some killer jams.I'm a huge fan of his.But that "Glow" video was extremely Prince-inspired...lol... | |
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I've heard about Rick's Glow video, but I've never seen it. Maybe Rick did it as joke...?   | |
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This is what Sheila E. once said about the "Glow" video...
"Rick James is dogging us.Those ruffles were OURS.And his videos look just like 'Purple Rain'." | |
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and who all did Prince take stuff off of?? I mean whoever is the flavor of the Moment the Industry makes you build your thing off them. yeah I saw the System Video,Rick's Glow,Shalamar 87,Curcumstancial Evidence",the Deele in Image for there Album "Eyes of a Stranger",Full Force with some of there Grooves,Jermaine Jackson's "Dynamite" had the Horn parts in his Songs.the Whispers "this Kind of Lovin" had Elements there as well.but while Prince is a All-Time Great IMHO He has had to follow the same rules as everyone else that came before Him&others that follow him.B.B, King said it best everybody takes.David Bowie was quoted as saying in Rolling Stone that Prince takes more than anybody&that Bowie thought He took more.Prince though had the Right Spin Docotr Label,managers,sound,Attitude,Look&Overall Vibe at pulling it off.right timing as well. mistermaxxx | |
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as for Rick James: Prince took his film concept&a few other things.I give Prince Hustle Points.truth be told Talent Aside Prince ain't that much different than Puffy.Prince will take any&everything. mistermaxxx | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: DavidEye said: ***Exotic Storm---Never heard of them? That's because their one and (presumably) only album bombed.They were from Minneapolis and consisted of androgynous dudes with lots of eyeliner,attitude and "cute" nicknames.It's hard to say why they flopped so badly...was it because of their blatant copying of Prince,or because of their awful song lyrics ("bombs will be dropping everywhere...they'd better not harm your silky hair",they sing on the track "I'll Save You From The World").
i knew a guy who wuz in exotic storm! he runs a studio here in mpls now... I actually have that album. They immediately popped into my head when I read this topic. I haven't listened to it in years. If prince.org were to be made idiot proof, someone would just invent a better idiot. | |
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mistermaxxx said: as for Rick James: Prince took his film concept&a few other things.I give Prince Hustle Points.truth be told Talent Aside Prince ain't that much different than Puffy.Prince will take any&everything.
hmm..normally I agree with you, but I'll disagree with you on this one. I HIGHLY doubt Prince got the idea of "purple rain" from something rick came up with. I mean, what did the two do, compare notes? I would like to know what "other things" P took from Rick (do you mean the idea for V6, cause he got that from andre). ~KiKi | |
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DavidEye said: This is what Sheila E. once said about the "Glow" video...
"Rick James is dogging us.Those ruffles were OURS.And his videos look just like 'Purple Rain'." THe Glow video is a rip of Purple Rain in every way - the look, the story line, the white guitar, the ruffled shirt. Great song and I will always love Rick...just love Prince more. | |
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lovebizzare said: mistermaxxx said: as for Rick James: Prince took his film concept&a few other things.I give Prince Hustle Points.truth be told Talent Aside Prince ain't that much different than Puffy.Prince will take any&everything.
hmm..normally I agree with you, but I'll disagree with you on this one. I HIGHLY doubt Prince got the idea of "purple rain" from something rick came up with. I mean, what did the two do, compare notes? I would like to know what "other things" P took from Rick (do you mean the idea for V6, cause he got that from andre). mistermaxxx | |
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lovebizzare said: mistermaxxx said: as for Rick James: Prince took his film concept&a few other things.I give Prince Hustle Points.truth be told Talent Aside Prince ain't that much different than Puffy.Prince will take any&everything.
hmm..normally I agree with you, but I'll disagree with you on this one. I HIGHLY doubt Prince got the idea of "purple rain" from something rick came up with. I mean, what did the two do, compare notes? I would like to know what "other things" P took from Rick (do you mean the idea for V6, cause he got that from andre). I agree with you,it is highly unlikely that Prince got the idea for 'Purple Rain' from a planned Rick James movie that never materialized.I do recall Rick talking about a biopic in 1982.It was to be called "Spice Of Life".But remember,in early 82,Prince was already planning a concert film called "The Second Coming" with alot of backstage footage.It was never completed,but from this point on,he was determinded to get into making movies. | |
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DavidEye said: lovebizzare said: mistermaxxx said: as for Rick James: Prince took his film concept&a few other things.I give Prince Hustle Points.truth be told Talent Aside Prince ain't that much different than Puffy.Prince will take any&everything.
hmm..normally I agree with you, but I'll disagree with you on this one. I HIGHLY doubt Prince got the idea of "purple rain" from something rick came up with. I mean, what did the two do, compare notes? I would like to know what "other things" P took from Rick (do you mean the idea for V6, cause he got that from andre). I agree with you,it is highly unlikely that Prince got the idea for 'Purple Rain' from a planned Rick James movie that never materialized.I do recall Rick talking about a biopic in 1982.It was to be called "Spice Of Life".But remember,in early 82,Prince was already planning a concert film called "The Second Coming" with alot of backstage footage.It was never completed,but from this point on,he was determinded to get into making movies. mistermaxxx | |
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I never said Prince didn't jack ideas, of course he did, I just don't think he went around and followed rick and copied every single one of his ideas, that's all.  ~KiKi | |
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LaMont said: lovemachine said: I am thinking of having a giant dork reunion and you are getting the first invitation pal.
YOu see? And I didnt say anything about banging your slutty mother in the ass
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LaMont said: Mostly old school but DAngelo can come. Heres the short list.
How 'bout Jack (sp). Had a minor hit with "I Go Wild". Don't forget The Deele. Maybe they didn't sound like Prince but they had his 1999-era hairstyle down.  | |
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DavidEye said: Be sure to send out invitations to these guys too...
***Dreamboy---these guys sing the 1983 slow jam hit "Don't Go",in which the lead singer tries to hit those Princely high notes.The rest of their debut album features alot of trademarks of the Minneapolis sound. ***Sexual Harassment---these guys were shameless Prince clones.Their debut album in 1983 contains the hit "I Need A Freak".Other songs like "If I Gave You A Party (Would You Come?)" and "K-I-S-S-I-N-G" were even more Prince-inspired.Fittingly,their 1985 follow-up single was titled "We Want Prince". ***The System---Did you ever see their 1985 "Pleasure Seekers" video? The lead singer is shown with big hair,dark sunglasses,looking androgynous as he rides a motorcycle through town.Hmmm,I wonder where he got THAT idea from? LOL ***Exotic Storm---Never heard of them? That's because their one and (presumably) only album bombed.They were from Minneapolis and consisted of androgynous dudes with lots of eyeliner,attitude and "cute" nicknames.It's hard to say why they flopped so badly...was it because of their blatant copying of Prince,or because of their awful song lyrics ("bombs will be dropping everywhere...they'd better not harm your silky hair",they sing on the track "I'll Save You From The World"). ... [This message was edited Mon Aug 4 3:40:17 PDT 2003 by DavidEye] Yeah! And don't 4get Stoney Jackson. Was that Him on that motorcycle? Peace and Power
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I forgot to add Rockwell! HOw could I forget him? He was so fucking lame. If anyone ever got over for having a famous parent, it was him. Even managed to get MJ to sing on his only hit. "Somebody's Watching Me" - which was a hit because of MJ's voice on it. HE didnt even sing; he talked.
I have all his albums and I am ashamed to admit it. Also O Bryan ("I'm Freaky")should be mentioned. He actually had a legit chance at being like Prince. ONly about a 3rd of the talent but could sing, write, and play plus he was as good looking as Prince. | |
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LaMont said: I forgot to add Rockwell! HOw could I forget him? He was so fucking lame. If anyone ever got over for having a famous parent, it was him. Even managed to get MJ to sing on his only hit. "Somebody's Watching Me" - which was a hit because of MJ's voice on it. HE didnt even sing; he talked.
I have all his albums and I am ashamed to admit it. Also O Bryan ("I'm Freaky")should be mentioned. He actually had a legit chance at being like Prince. ONly about a 3rd of the talent but could sing, write, and play plus he was as good looking as Prince. Rockwell was a joke...lol...didn't even sing on his records,he just talked his way through the songs.But I liked a few of his songs. | |
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