I learned this morning that David Coleman (Lisa's brother) recently passed away. He was a very talented musician who opened up Prince to new sounds and new vibes. He wrote ATWIAD, and although Prince changed the lyrics, the final tune sounded the same as David envisioned it. Pretty impressive to have written the title tune for the album Prince refered to as his most "avant purple" disc. In fact, many of the odd instruments that were introduced to Prince's music during that time were introduced by David.

David also recorded with Lisa and Wendy on many of their solo tracks. On top of that, David was a very fun and open person. I had the honor of interviewing him for an article in UPTOWN two years ago and I found him very personable and friendly. He will be missed by his many fans and friends.

Wendy and Lisa have both suffered a great deal with the loss of David and with the loss of Wendy's brother Jonathan a few years ago. Those of us at UPTOWN wish them well during this tough time.
[This message was edited Sun Apr 25 22:17:37 2004 by madhouseman]

This was a while back, before Emancipation. I think that The Love We Make was at least partially inspired by his death.

sabaisabai said:

Nooooo that was Jonathan Melvoin who died in 1996 Wendy's brother. This is David COLEMAN and it didn't happen all that long ago.

my love and prayers to the family. very sad indeed.

my prayers go out to david's family, love you lisa

That is so sad.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.Does anyone know how old he was?

EverlastingNow said:

oh shoot, okay. i got confused with the ATWIAD references...

God Bless the Coleman and Melvoin families.

My thoughts and prayers also go out to the Coleman and Melvoin families. May God Bless you in this time of need. He will be missed.

I'm so sorry....

wow...its wierd.....because wendy and lisa have let us into their worlds via their lyrics and music, like jonathan, i feel as if ive lost a member of my own family....

to david!!! his contributions to prince's legacy will always be respected....i pray for the coleman clan during their time of grief....
[This message was edited Mon Apr 26 10:56:42 2004 by sosgemini]

So sad. He wasn't very old -- does anyone know what the cause was?

My thoughts and prayers are with the Coleman family.

Didn't he dedicate "Sometimes It Snows In April" to David Coleman at the Staples Center concert?
I got him confused with Jonathon Melvoin too because after playing that song, he said it was dedicated to Coleman & I remember thinking "Why are you dedicating a song to someone who passed away 7 years ago now?"

Poor Lisa

jn2 said:

I know poor Lisa. I wondering too what is the cause of his death? I been looking everywhere of getting addition info but to no avail. I heard he was like a year younger than Prince still in my eyes he died very young. My symaphy does goes out to Lisa (and Wendy, I pretty sure Dave was a like a brother to her) and the Coleman/Ynda family.

Heartfelt sympathies to the Coleman family. I will pray for peace and comfort for you all.
Love to you Lisa.

XtrueX said:

Yes he did. Shows what I know - when he said that I thought that meant he had written it for David way back when. Guess not. I wonder WHO sometimes was inspired by.. hmm.

XtrueX said:

Yes, he did. You are right.

this is the first time I've heard of this.

Man the last thing Wendy and Lisa need is more tragedy in or around the family.

My heart goes out to them both and David will be missed. Glad to hear Prince hadn't forgotten him. Rest in !