For those who may not have caught this today
In the London UK "Metro" 30th September 2002...
"Gig of the Week: Prince"

"Quite what to expect from Prince Rogers Nelson's first UK concert dates for years is open to debate. What we do know is that there will be no pyrotechnics, Corvettes on stage or hordes of backing dancers. One of music's great showmen has chosen to come back to us with a stripped-down show aimed at his now mature following. For just like the other two pop monarchs of the 1980's - Michael Jackson and Madonna - The Purple One is now 44, and more to the point, a rather enthusiastic convert to the Jehovah's Witnesses.

A large part of the show will be devoted to the first live performances of tracks from last year's The Rainbow Children, which was only available here on import and the Net. Maybe it was decided a sprawling concept album encompassing Prince's new religious zeal and 21st-century race relations in the US wouldn't be such a hit this side of the Pond. But those who took the time to listen discovered an artist who, after a number of less-than-impressive albums, was starting to hit top form again. Amid a rather clumsy storyline about Wise Ones, Muses and Banished Ones, there is ample evidence of the inspired funkiness, slow sensuality and sheer, shimmering beauty we learned to love from pop's true genius (yes, he does deserve that moniker - never forget that as well as his songwriting and producing skills, the man plays two dozen instruments).

And for Prince to be hitting his stride again now seems somehow right: his influence on contemporary music is more sharply in focus than ever, as those who idolised him as they grew up have become today's top musicians." Siobhan Murphy

Thu, Fri and Sat, Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6, 8pm £43.50 to £70.00 (returns only) Tel: 0870 606 3400 Tube: Hammersmith

First!!!

CarrieLeee aside, great article.

Cheers man...

Moonwrap said:

Blehhh...well, you would think.


Oh, that again...

Irish journos take note - this is how to write a good story about prince (and from a free paper!). no mention of shortness, no 'artist formerly known as...', and a bit of knowledge of his past tours. still the 2 dozen instruments tho - where the hell does this come from?...electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electro-acoustic guitar, 6-string, 12-string, steel strung, classical guitar, slide guitar...?

anyway, good to see the guy getting some mainstream press coverage.

great post !!!

Man, I cannot W A I T for the gig on the 21.!!

Rotterdam Afterparty in Le Bateau:

I saw Prince coming out of Le Bateau surrounded by a few body guards, and dressed in a orange suit and hair tie, after he'd been jamming with his band in the club without public, after one of his Rotterdam shows in 1992. His band was staying at the Hilton, while Prince was staying at Kuhrhaus in Scheveningen. Prince later went to an afterparty at the club in Rotterdam that is now called Baya Beach Club. My friend was inside at the party and saw him shake his booty on the dancefloor.

Our man is going to once again get the credibility he deserves after this tour...

Long live!

shygirl said:

Blow me!!!

Hey guys. Anyone know if and where Prince will be headed after the show at the Apollo on the 3rd?

CarrieLee said:

You're so "yesterday" with this "me first" stuff

pald1 said:

It's a fucking joke...christ get out of Prince's ass for a second and look for a sense of humor...
[This message was edited Wed Oct 2 9:41:02 PDT 2002 by CarrieLee]

CarrieLee said:

There's no questioning that it was an attempt at humor on your part. The issue is that it's so tired and lame and thus, worth making a comment about.

pald1 said:

I was bringing back some joyful memories from the old org. Ya know, the one that was fun?

It was supposed to be annoying. Mission accomplished
[This message was edited Wed Oct 2 10:25:48 PDT 2002 by CarrieLee]

Blow me?

Whether an attempt at humor or a suggestion, pald1 is right. It is pretty lame.
But what can you expect when your avatar is TL showing everyone how old he is, not in years but maturity.

And save yourself the time of org.noting me again. I know people like me piss you off.

shygirl said:

Get over yourself girlfriend.

Ya know, I sent you a decent note and you blew it out of porportion. Whatever. You're lame and I will not waste my time on you! Go on with your bad self!

Yep, I looove how you don't waste your time on me, CarrieLeee.
I'm the bell to your Pavlov's dog.

Nice article!

shygirl said:

You need a hug don't you. Ooooh come here!!!

disdain4theunfunky said:

me nether...just cant W A I T.

Wow...could it be?

P making a...*gulp*...dare I say it...comeback?

Well, a relatively mainstream comeback. 4 most of us, he never left.

I sense good things happening after the release of the LIVE cd! Hopefully I wont b proven wrong.