777 Update

(the news, not the bull..."



hello and welcome to another edition of the 777 update, a Prince news update
which is not afflicated with Paisley park in any way. It has been less then
a month since the last 777 Update but this newz is so big, u know we could
not wait 4 a month 2 go by without spillin the beans all over the
place.....so, let's not waste any more time n get on with the show.....



news item#1-Prince announces fall tour.....

The newz we were waiting for since may finally dropped after Prince took a
spiritual trip (reportedly 2 Egypt, which is where he went before he changed
his name to 0(+> way back in 1993). Prince will be starting tour rehearsals
September 3rd.....most likely the n.p.g. name will still be used and it is
not known who will be in Prince's new band, most likely the only faces
staying are Morris Hayes and Kirk Johnson(kirky j.). As was reported first in
the June edition of the 777 update, Larry Graham has stepped down as prince's
bass player. It is not because Larry and Prince had a fall-out, it is just
that Larry could not keep up with Prince's late hours. Larry will remain close with Prince and may pop up on occasion but not in the forefront.
Rhonda smith is most likely going 2 rejoin the band and take over the bass
position.



Item#2-the tour setlist and dates.....

The tour will focus mainly on Prince and the music, sorta like the "sign o
the times" show, which Prince is wanting this set 2 sorta look like. Tour
rehersals may not have even started yet but the man is letting it be known
that more then half of the show will just be Prince under the light.....no
drummer, no bass player, no percussionist.....iit will be Prince; the one
man band playing several different instruments.....it will be just the
audience and Prince, playing what you want 2 hear. And to make this
possible, the stage designer, last name of Crocker is all i got, is trying to
make a voting device that will be put randomly into the audience so they can
vote on what song they want to hear that night, or better yet...what song
they want to hear next...."yes, hello, this is u're d.j. Prince speaking,
care 2 make an instant request?".....no joke folks, they may as well call
this tour; "Prince: by request".....also u can bet u're money maker that
acoustic numbers will be played.....keep in mind, he is planning on releasing "the truth" with bonus tracks as a single cd b4 2002.....the dates have
not been announced yet but hit and run gigs will take place starting in late
September.....hit and run gigs are usually announced the day of or a day
before and the frenzy for tickets is on....most likely small clubs and
areanas will hold place 4 the hit and run gigs.....the 777 update will send
out special mini-updates as soon as ticket sales are announced.....



Item #3-Will Prince play the MTV Video Music Awards?????-

As we broke first in July's 777 update, Prince was asked 2 perform at the MTV
awards show September 7th.....we did not know at that time the capacity he
would play, meaning if he was going 2 play guitar over someones song or if he
would be a guest performer with another Artist, ala kid rock and Aerosmith
last year. The 777 update SUGGESTED ONLY that he should do "so far, so
pleased with No Doubt if anything at the award show. From what we have been
told from an MTV employee is that the producers of this years show are
offering Prince 15-20 minutes airtime on the award show to do what he
pleases. MTV has suggested that Prince show off his guitar work during the
time that he will be given 2 show what an incredible guitarist he is. Now IF, he decides 2 perform we all know Prince will do whatever the heck he
wants cuz he is a badd-ass.....We are just hoping that Prince does accept the
MTV invitation, wether most of the time he is at odds with MTV or
not.....this is perfect promotion for the upcoming tour and the release of
"rave In2 the Joy Fantastic" and yes y'll, there is a new cd in the can
already!!!!! Now being the true snoops that we r, we went thru MTV's list
of presenters for performers and so far, although Chris Rock is NOT
presenting an award, he is introducing a performer at this time, which could
be switched around by september 7th.....MTV would not tell us who he is
introducing because they said the performer has not agreed
yet.....hmmmm.....now 2 reiterate, MTV asked Prince 2 perform, but from
what we have been told, he has not given them an answer.....tune in Thursday
night, September 7th to see.....



item #4- New music from Prince.....

As was reported in previous updates, a Prince song will appear on the Spike
Lee Movie, "bamboozled" starring Damon Wayans. The movie will not be
released until October, but in the trailer, a song credited to the New Power
Generation is played. "2045: radical man" will appear in the movie and on
it's soundtrack which has a scheduled release date of September 26th.....
As was reported in July's 777 update, Prince was working on new songs for an
upcoming cd. An early copy does exist and Prince has it. In fact, the video
off of the upcoming cd was played at Paisley Last night, Friday September
25th..."the daisy chain" is what the title is and features the same girl from
the "hot wit u" video.....



We will keep u informed on the upcoming tour dates when they break, just in
case there are no dates announced, keep a watchful eye on MTV september 7th
and on Prince.org 4 any other noteworthy happinings.....



L.A. purpleheadz...don't think i 4got about y'll.....we are trying to get
a club gathering happining and now the time is of the essence....so yours
truly will be very busy trying to make this happen either b4 a tour date or
the upcoming cd.....



Again thanx 4 all the well wishes we have recieved regarding the condition of
J7 following the car accident he suffered on july 4th.....much love 2 all
and good vibes sent u're way.....


any questions about the update or comments. please feel free 2 email us at
ROLthaDICE@aol.com.....lust u always....J7



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