777 UPDATE

"The news, not the bull...."



Welcome to the first update since February, the update was
always meant to be a monthly or late breaking news forum.
But with really absolutely nothing major to report
(a lil article here, a little article there) the updates
were put on hold....until now...late word from the Park
has confirmed a Prince/0(+> convention is in the works
and, get this, a Tour....so without any more waste, let's
get to the news items.....



Item #1-Prince/0(+> to kick off Tour.

The tour is set to
kick off in late June and will cover the U.S. and Canada.
No word on if the tour will carry overseas. As was
reported elsewhere, he has not been doing tour rehearsals
this entire time he has been in hiatus with the Arista
problems. In fact, it is being reported through his new
website, which was unveiled in March,
N P G o n l i n e L T D that reharsals have just started
for Brand New Members of the New Power Generation,
including a new drummer (we want Michael B.!!) and a
female guitarist. This is an open audition so Contact
Paisley Park, not us for any information on how to
audition for the part. There will be a press conference
in New York in early May to officially announce the tour.
As soon as dates are announced, we will drop the newz onto
you.



Item #2-Prince/ "Fan" convention at Paisley Park June
7th thru June 14th.

The date is tenetive for the time
being so do not call you travel agent just yet. It is
being heavily planned though, inviting all previous
bandmembers of every tour, and cd the Purple one has ever
put out. Will Wendy & Lisa show? Could we see a never
before dreamed line up of W & L with Michael B. on the
drums, Rosie G. with Dr. Fink? The possibilaties are
endless. The fact is, this is something we would crave,
so most likely, unless ego's can be put aside, it will not
happen. There are reportedly goodies(new unreleased tracks
and remixes) being recorded for this once in a lifetime
event. 0(+> very much so wants to see this happen.
So much for not celebrating birthdays....June 7th kickoff
date eh? No complaint here. More info will follow in our
May update.



Item #3-NPG/Arista dispute.

Clive Davis and 0(+> are
nearly at each others throats over the lack of promotion
on "Rave". Understandibly, 0(+> is clearly more upset and
over Clive's promise that there are "several hit singles"
on this record. 0(+> is quick to point out that "new power
soul" has sold the exact same amount of units that "Rave"
has sold...slighty over 425,000 units (which sad to say is
what Nsync has sold this week alone) In March, there were
supposed to be single's released for "Man o' War" and
"hot wit u" but none materilized because in 0(+>'s mind,
Arista was not fully promoting the songs to radio. Also,
at that time, and even now, 0(+> wants the next single to
be "so far, so pleased" with Gwen Stefani of No Doubt.
Arista had to obtain permission thru Trauma/Interscope
for it to be used. Interscope wanted a second single to
be released off of No Doubt's new cd before SFSP would even
be contemplated for release. The better No Doubt's cd
sells, the better the chance of SFSP getting released
(1st week totals reported a dismal 201,000 copies sold)
No Doubt would like nothing more then to help 0(+> out,
being harcore "Prince" fans (a member proves it in the
issue of Teen people with J. lopez on the cover, inside,
Tony,No Doubt's bass player is seen wearing a "purple rain"
tour shirt. Arista never really believed in the project,
kinda odd the timing of Clive being told in June he will
be replaced was 3 days after "Rave" was released. Arista's
beef was the huge payday 0(+> was given. Uptown magazine
reported that 0(+> was payed 10 million dollars for the
one disc promise of "rave". This was done by Clive without
getting clearance from the honchos overseas which did not
think "Rave" was a sure hit. May seems like a likely time
the song could possibly be released and with Clive leaving
in early June, 0(+> has to show Arista they should still
promote "Rave". 0(+> could have other ideas though and
show Arista as he showed Warner that he is a better
marketing tool then they are (remember, "the most beautiful
girl...." was released independantly to show Warners he can
have a chart-topper without a label)



Item #4- 0(+> and Mayte in the new "instyle" magazine.


They get the top right cover and a interview piece with
shots of his and Mayte's palace in Spain. Rumours have
been swirling of a recent spat in a NY night club. Ok,
show me the video tape since I was not there and do not
take anything second-hand. I am sure they may not have a
typical marriage, but 0(+> has been very cool when it
comes to his personal life keeping fights and such in
private. So to all the haters, I again offer you a nice
tall glass of shut the hell up juice!!!!



Item #5-Will the 777 update get it's own web page already?

Many offers were made for the 777 update to be accessed on
thier own web pages and that is not something we want.
Prince.org is already giving us space and we kindly thank
Matt for that. Sending this through emails has so far
stopped any lawsuits from coming our way, but it would be
nice to have a page where you can easily access all info.
So anyone care to help. email us back at this address.....



Item #6- Update (ed)
I am glad to report the handing out of the
unreleased "rave" track "livin 2 die" was a success, if you
need a copy, please let us know and we will gladly send you
out one. it is not an an Mp3 to avoid any trouble but it
is an ok track, not stand out but worth having.



item #7- Contact (ed)
If you or anybody you know wants to be added or
deleted to this list, please email us @
rolthadice@aol.com,
we sincerely enjoy reading your letters and trying to
answer them. If you have any questions what so ever let us
know. we are currently working on a ? of the month board,
and next month's first question will be "who did 0(+> write
I love u, but I don't trust you anymore" for? hope everyone
has a good time at the Cleveland convention. And, since
the 777 Update people are centered in the heart and soul
of Los Angeles, California, we would like to have a get
together party with other 0(+> supporters from l.a. 2
shake that ass to some new power mixes, so if you are
close to l.a., let us know if that idea interests you at
all.


Oh, and by the way, to the Frisco "purpleheadz", maybe next
time you have a party down there, I may just attend this
time.....funky til kingdom come...see you next time all

.....J7



p.s. please respect us and our friends...do not copy mail
list and send frivolus emails to them, thank you.....J7