Wouldn't it be great if many people came out for this benefit, not only to hear funky music but to also give a little hope to these unfortunate kids? I agree that if Prince did join in, the attendance would greatly multiply. It really is up to him tho if he wants to support this creative, compassionate, loving project. So if anyone is feeling REAL Love4OneAnother please do not withhold your love or a contribution just because Prince doesn't play.

brianr54 said:

I don't know who could handle his vocals... I guess nobody... he should come and have a great time.

But you know... Prince once tried to prohibit media outlets to use his his "name", i.e , because it was supposedly trademarked. That means that in Prince world his symbol was his intellecual property and everybody had to ask for his permission to use it. Nevermind the fact that he insisted on being called , a "name" that couldn't be pronounced either and so many more of that... .

But you are right: he can't prohibit them to perform his songs live, but he may try to prohibit them to record and release it... as I was trying to illustrate... with Prince you never know what wack stunts he pulls.

I hope he does show up and that they have a great time together and that the show will be released on DVD and CD. If he doesn't show up, it will be just another missed opportunity.

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[This message was edited Sat Jul 26 18:20:41 PDT 2003 by huggy]

daddypop said:

I honestly think this will sell very well. I know fans from all over the country already making plans to be there Prince or no Prince. We just want to see the Revolution!!

huggy said:

St.Paul would be the best choice to take the lead vocals or haven't you all listened to yo' "Family" albums in a while.
He's a Prince mimics' mimic.

I'm with LittlePill. I wanna see Brownmark too! I still haven't gotten over the fact that he didn't have a single line in Purple Rain!

my prayers have been answered i will be stalking the ticketmaster

alandail said:

YES PRINCE HAS ALSO WALKED THE SPIRITUAL SIDE JUST LIKE IN THE SONGS YOU NAMED, BUT NOW SOME PEOPLE ACT LIKE HE HASN'T BEFORE, I THINK THAT'S CALLED SELECTIVE AMNESIA!!

This is exciting, but the more I consider this, I think this is going to get ugly for the fans at large...

1) No single artist should handle Prince's vocals. That would be unfulfilling as all hell. My guess is that either there will be several guest vocalists (driving prices up) or Prince, himself, is going to be coerced to sign on last-minute.

2) IF Prince does it, the ticket price and stake in attending the show is going to skyrocket:

* First, I'd guess he's none too keen to attend (or will at least pretend not to be) without being begged and promised some astronomical compensation;
* Second, he'll demand that NPGMC members get first dibs at tickets, and then of course certain industry luminaries and those well-connected to them will get tix next, shrinking the ticket pool for the general public;
* Third, the show is going to be an immediate sellout, I think. True, The Prince of 2003 doesn't pack 'em in like he used to, but we're talking a retrospective reunion that will cover 25 years of music and a shitload of musicians who are legendary if only to his devotees!

This is going to get huge quite fast, an each of us is going to have to contend with every other Prince fan in the WORLD who can afford to go.

Not pretty at all.

UNTIL DECEMBER, I CONSIDER YOU ALL MY ENEMY!
[This message was edited Sat Jul 26 21:25:37 PDT 2003 by Lammastide]

Just let me say two things:

1. It's about Fucking Time!

2. Please no Bobby Z... please god...

I smell a NEW and GREAT bootleg!!!

Considering the recent "closeness" of Prince and Sheila, I'd bet he's proabbly pulling the strings to this event... "behind the scenes" if you will.

It's a great cause. The only thing missing with Sheila and the girls might be Prince and his permission to use his material. That might just leave us with only songs from Sheila. The set list might look like this; The Glamourous life, The Belle of St. Mark, Noon Rendezvous, The Screams of Passion, Nothing Compares 2 u, etc... So we really need Prince or at least his permission if this is going to work.
[This message was edited Sun Jul 27 2:04:51 PDT 2003 by Voice2003]

Voice2003 said:

They don't need P's permission. You are allowed to perform what you like in concert. That's how tribute acts exist.

chookalana said:

No Bobby Z??? Then you're missing the whole magic of this event so maybe you should stay home

nefernefruaten said:

LadyCabDriver said:

I still say Prince has always preached. You must not be listing to the lyrics to Temptation or The Cross if you don't consider them to be preaching.

"Don't die without knowing the Cross"

was ok with people, but

"Don't die without knowing the Christ"

all of the sudden caused problems.

Prince doesn't cuss anymore - big deal. I thought shortly before he stopped that he had started forcing cussing just for the sake of it. Count the Days, for example, is a beautiful song that is ruined by the forced cussing. I guess on the other hand, he's done many songs where the cussing fits in the song, Sexy MF, Damn U, Pussy Control, Housequake, Days of Wild, etc.

I doubt he shows. He's just like that.

chookalana said:

- Well, after that fiasco in the Celebration (where he had to be replaced by Kirky J (!) ) I dont think he would come...
I agree with you:
- No Bobby Z
- No Kirky J
- No Tony M

namepeace said:

- yes, it would be a shame...but knowing Prince as we know...anything is possible...for the good and for the bad...

alandail said:

- Yeah, I agree completely with you. He always preached, but some fans started to get real angry after the rumours that he became a JW. And about cussing, I agree too. He was probably influenced by Sonny T to cuss so much at that time, some of it sounds forced, but the cussing really fits in the songs you mentioned...

GustavoRibas said:

It really just goes to show you how little some fans know Prince. There was NO fiasco, I know I was there. He was kidding with him and they BOTH were laughing. Prince also finished what he was saying with "thank you my brother". And there's no reunion without Bobby. He was the one the other member's called Daddy. He was Prince's best friend at the time and no one has ever played Prince's music better. And don't come back with some lame Purple Rain tour cymbal playing comment because if you do you should go watch the Parade tour and see how great Bobby really was. So take this and

alandail said:

"Don't die without knowing the Cross" is waaay different than the "if you miss cussing that says more about you than me" bullshit! How can one of the most vulgar man whores of our time judge his fans??? He's cheated on most of his girlfriends, had a little drug phase, and was obsessed with greed, but now PLEASE judge the rest of us because now he's in the light. Yeah right

Wow! So I've got anothter five months to save some money

sonicfreak said:

I'm not too optimistic

But I think it's cool that Sheila's doing this!

Just the thought just made me...
Oh whatever.

EverlastingNow said:

You know I CAN say what I feel. Bobby Z worked for Oarfin Records and wanted $10,000 to produce my band. For what? Being Prince's drummer? Or should I say drum machine? The only thing good about Bobby Z., is that he's releated to David Z..

chookalana said:

Ah, didn't know you were being bitter, that's different. Or should you say drum machine, that's funny. You obviously didn't see the Parade tour, as a musician you should know better.

Wow!

That's the best Prince News in looong time and he didn't even start it!

If someone coud really make it all gel it really is Sheila E (with eric leeds coming second) as she's kind of a Prince-firing survivor.

Since they're on good terms there's a good chance he might come i think!

Dig the picture : Mutiny and Possessed being hammered live by Prince Wendy lISA bobby and eric Arghhh... Can you say "purple heaven,"?

Thanks go out to Sheila for arranging this whole thing
Unfortunately 4 me California is on the other side of the states,and I won't be there

This will be very cool if it actually happens...

I live in LA and my house is open to any out-of-towners who may need a place to crash. I live alone in a small three bedroom house in Silverlake so, obviously, I can't have a lot of people but hey, first come first serve...