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CELEBRITIES TELL THEIR PRINCE STORIES http://us.gq.com/features...123feco_03
CELEBRITIES TELL THEIR PRINCE STORIES Some of his most famous fans turn to mush around this maestro of funk. Hear tales of what it's like to see the legend live. Nearly twenty-five years after he first showed the world a glimpse into his dirty mind, Prince is still teaching us what it means to get down. This year, Prince put aside his record-label dramatics and released Musicology, a surprisingly solid record that put him back in the mainstream for yet another generation to imitate. But more important, Musicology gave his highness an excuse to embark on the tour of the year, a forty-three-city movable feast of funk and faith that left no fan untouched and reminded us all that men in high heels and assless pants can indeed play guitar. In his honor, we asked a few of his fans to share their favorite Prince memories. —STEPHANIE DAVIS Jermaine Dupri, producer "I remember when I was 8, Prince was opening for Rick James, and my mother was getting baptized, but she had to see Prince, so we left church early so my mom could see him. I didn't even know who he was, but she made sure that I did." Gwen Stefani, singer "[No Doubt] was playing in Minneapolis, and I looked out from the stage at the soundboard, and I could see this silhouette of Prince watching me. I was like, 'Fuck!' because I was having a really bad show. So he invites us to come to Paisley Park afterward, and we're just tripping. Everything's Prince—the carpet's Prince, the wall is Prince, it's this crazy magical place. There's a club there that he plays sometimes, and he comes gliding down in his velour suit, totally made up beautifully. Then he plays for like three hours! He's like, 'Hey, you guys want to go jam with me?' It was just this magical experience. And he gave it to us, you know? He knew that he was a big inspiration to us." Usher, showman "I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Eric Jerome Dickey, chick-lit author "Watching him rock the house in the Louisiana Superdome at Essence Festival '04 was like a revival at the purple gates of heaven. His talent is infinite, and his music timeless. And his persona? If Morris Day is cool, then Prince is frozen." Carmen Electra, temptress-spokesmodel "I used to dance at Glam Slam, Prince's club in Los Angeles. Our choreographer would always do a couple of Prince songs for every show. My favorite songs to dance to were 'Peach' and 'Pussy Control.' There's so much emotion in his songs. He just makes you feel. But there's nothing like seeing him live. I was his opening act on his Diamonds and Pearls tour in Europe in the early '90s. He's brilliant. He's just an amazing performer, and he taught me so much by just watching him onstage." Fred Armisen, Saturday Night Live cast member, Prince impersonator "When I saw him on the Lovesexy Tour, he came out driving a Thunderbird, then got out of the car and launched into 'Erotic City.' Immediately, he's down on all fours under this woman, circling around her. That's the way to make an entrance! Anyone else would have come out with their guitar and yelled, 'What's up, everybody?' He believes in a party; he believes in music as a social event. He's got a great sense of humor, too. He's a little bit like Clara Bow and Charlie Chaplin. I saw him in Chicago, and he was like, [in a low murmur] 'Does anyone have a place I can stay tonight? Eat some Häagen-Dazs, watch some HBO?' And all these women went crazy: 'Stay with me!' That's better than any rock banter." Kurt Loder, MTV elder statesmen "Prince has always had an eye on the sky. Some years ago, I was backstage with him at a show in Paris, listening to a tape of some new songs he was playing on a pink boom box. The stuff sounded...well, what do you think? It sounded great. I told him this, and I swear he lowered his eyes and said, 'I'm just taking dictation.'" Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music "Seeing Prince on his recent tour was the consummate experience for me. The music was exceptionally outstanding. His range, versatility, and true talent never shined more. I equate the performance and his talent to two of my favorite idols of all time, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time." Check it out ...Shiny Toy Guns R gonna blowup VERY soon and bring melody back to music..you heard it here 1st! http://www.myspacecomment...theone.mp3 | |
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Usher, showman "I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Celebrities are so smart. Check out The Mountains and the Sea, a Prince podcast by yours truly and my wife. More info at https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/ |
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Gwen Stefani, singer
"[No Doubt] was playing in Minneapolis, and I looked out from the stage at the soundboard, and I could see this silhouette of Prince watching me....There's a club there that he plays sometimes, and he comes gliding down in his velour suit, totally made up beautifully..." Damn!   How awesome is that?RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Damn, He's good!! Ain't that a bitch? | |
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Jermaine Dupri, producer
"I remember when I was 8, Prince was opening for Rick James, and my mother was getting baptized, but she had to see Prince, so we left church early so my mom could see him. I didn't even know who he was, but she made sure that I did." Now thats the way to have Sunday dinner. 
Gwen Stefani, singer
"[No Doubt] was playing in Minneapolis, and I looked out from the stage at the soundboard, and I could see this silhouette of Prince watching me. I was like, 'Fuck!' because I was having a really bad show. So he invites us to come to Paisley Park afterward, and we're just tripping. Everything's Prince—the carpet's Prince, the wall is Prince, it's this crazy magical place. There's a club there that he plays sometimes, and he comes gliding down in his velour suit, totally made up beautifully. Then he plays for like three hours! He's like, 'Hey, you guys want to go jam with me?' It was just this magical experience. And he gave it to us, you know? He knew that he was a big inspiration to us." God that sounds creepy and cultish and cool at the same time Usher, showman
"I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Oh shutup Usher. As if saying this somehow makes you a scholor of true showmanship and entertainment.  
Carmen Electra, temptress-spokesmodel
"I used to dance at Glam Slam, Prince's club in Los Angeles. Our choreographer would always do a couple of Prince songs for every show. My favorite songs to dance to were 'Peach' and 'Pussy Control.' There's so much emotion in his songs. He just makes you feel. But there's nothing like seeing him live. I was his opening act on his Diamonds and Pearls tour in Europe in the early '90s. He's brilliant. He's just an amazing performer, and he taught me so much by just watching him onstage." Oh Im pretty sure he taught you alot more than just that, Carmen 
Fred Armisen, Saturday Night Live cast member, Prince impersonator
He believes in a party; he believes in music as a social event. He's got a great sense of humor, too. He's a little bit like Clara Bow and Charlie Chaplin. I saw him in Chicago, and he was like, [in a low murmur] 'Does anyone have a place I can stay tonight? Eat some Häagen-Dazs, watch some HBO?' And all these women went crazy: 'Stay with me!' That's better than any rock banter." My God...   
Kurt Loder, MTV elder statesmen
"Prince has always had an eye on the sky. Some years ago, I was backstage with him at a show in Paris, listening to a tape of some new songs he was playing on a pink boom box. The stuff sounded...well, what do you think? It sounded great. I told him this, and I swear he lowered his eyes and said, 'I'm just taking dictation.'" I love when he makes comments like these. He's wondefully wonderful when he does. 
Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music
"Seeing Prince on his recent tour was the consummate experience for me. The music was exceptionally outstanding. His range, versatility, and true talent never shined more. I equate the performance and his talent to two of my favorite idols of all time, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time." Well hot diggity damn.   &  | |
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Mazerati said: Gwen Stefani, singer "[No Doubt] was playing in Minneapolis, and I looked out from the stage at the soundboard, and I could see this silhouette of Prince watching me. I was like, 'Fuck!' because I was having a really bad show. So he invites us to come to Paisley Park afterward, and we're just tripping. Everything's Prince—the carpet's Prince, the wall is Prince, it's this crazy magical place. There's a club there that he plays sometimes, and he comes gliding down in his velour suit, totally made up beautifully. Then he plays for like three hours! He's like, 'Hey, you guys want to go jam with me?' It was just this magical experience. And he gave it to us, you know? He knew that he was a big inspiration to us." Holy moly. That just sold the whole thing for me, right there. I would have frozen on stage seeing something like that. Ooh, little darlin' if you're
free 4 a couple of hours (Free 4 a couple of hours) If U ain't busy 4 the next 7 years (Next 7 years) Say, let's pretend we're married and go all night | |
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Doozer said: Mazerati said: http://us.gq.com/features/general/041123feco_03
Usher, showman "I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Celebrities are so smart.  | |
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'He's got a great sense of humor, too. He's a little bit like Clara Bow and Charlie Chaplin.'
...just realized Prince somewhat is like a Charlie Chaplin of our day...hehe  | |
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ok y yall always hate usher? | |
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CherrieMoonKisses said: Mazerati said:
Jermaine Dupri, producer
"I remember when I was 8, Prince was opening for Rick James, and my mother was getting baptized, but she had to see Prince, so we left church early so my mom could see him. I didn't even know who he was, but she made sure that I did." Now thats the way to have Sunday dinner.
Usher, showman "I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Oh shutup Usher. As if saying this somehow makes you a scholor of true showmanship and entertainment. Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music
"Seeing Prince on his recent tour was the consummate experience for me. The music was exceptionally outstanding. His range, versatility, and true talent never shined more. I equate the performance and his talent to two of my favorite idols of all time, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time." Well hot diggity damn. Eye Like Ur Usher Comment....Thank U.
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Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music
"Seeing Prince on his recent tour was the consummate experience for me. The music was exceptionally outstanding. His range, versatility, and true talent never shined more. I equate the performance and his talent to two of my favorite idols of all time, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time." Imagine...maybe Tommy will renew his efforts to find musicians such as Prince...wouldn't that be amazing? Prince continues to educate...even those already in the "music" business!!! By the way ...Haggen -Daz and HBO...ANYDAY...ANYWAY! | |
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a lil respect is always a good thing go on daddy wit yo badd self !!!!! | |
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Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music
"It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time."    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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Tommy Mottola, chairman and CEO of Casablanca Music
"Seeing Prince on his recent tour was the consummate experience for me. The music was exceptionally outstanding. His range, versatility, and true talent never shined more. I equate the performance and his talent to two of my favorite idols of all time, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. It was that moving an experience for me, and it made me feel good to be in the music business, which I haven't felt in a long time."  That is Major!! He is the top guy in the business & for him to say this from the heart, thats a big deal! | |
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 come to think about you baby you are my only need | |
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That was brilliant about the comments that these celebrities said about our old man. I am glad that Prince has admirers such as these celebs. Rock on! | |
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Doozer said: Mazerati said: http://us.gq.com/features/general/041123feco_03
Usher, showman "I saw him perform in New York City, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Though I wasn't young enough to listen to his music when it first came out—or understand it!—it was still as if it was the first time he'd ever performed it for me. The reason I say 'for me' is that he's able to make his audience feel personal, like he's performing to them. And that's talent. That's truly what entertainment is about." Celebrities are so smart. indeed.  | |
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CherrieMoonKisses said: Carmen Electra, temptress-spokesmodel
"I used to dance at Glam Slam, Prince's club in Los Angeles. Our choreographer would always do a couple of Prince songs for every show. My favorite songs to dance to were 'Peach' and 'Pussy Control.' There's so much emotion in his songs. He just makes you feel. But there's nothing like seeing him live. I was his opening act on his Diamonds and Pearls tour in Europe in the early '90s. He's brilliant. He's just an amazing performer, and he taught me so much by just watching him onstage." Oh Im pretty sure he taught you alot more than just that, Carmen 
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TurnItUp said: That was brilliant about the comments that these celebrities said about our old man. I am glad that Prince has admirers such as these celebs. Rock on!
@ "our old man." RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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ABeautifulOne said: ok y yall always hate usher?
Because Usher is a self centered, 80's Michael Jackson rip-off, Viacom man whore who lacks most forms of real talent (and intelligence) that doesn't involve taking his shirt off to make 12 year old girls squeal and run out for a re-released copy of his latest half-assed mediocre album that then hits #1 on the charts because the label paid the 'Hit' radio stations and TRL to make his music "cool", bypassing any real need for focusing on the music. Because, Hey, why care about the quality of the music when they can capitalize on the MTV teeny-boppers who will buy just about anything thats "in", right? | |
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TheJourney4all7 said: ABeautifulOne said: ok y yall always hate usher?
Because Usher is a self centered, 80's Michael Jackson rip-off, Viacom man whore who lacks most forms of real talent (and intelligence) that doesn't involve taking his shirt off to make 12 year old girls squeal and run out for a re-released copy of his latest half-assed mediocre album that then hits #1 on the charts because the label paid the 'Hit' radio stations and TRL to make his music "cool", bypassing any real need for focusing on the music. Because, Hey, why care about the quality of the music when they can capitalize on the MTV teeny-boppers who will buy just about anything thats "in", right?Not really. I just hate him because he looks so outright boring. Ever the materialist, me. | |
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Armisen seems the truest fan. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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ABeautifulOne said: ok y yall always hate usher?
I hate him because he is so fuckin' ugly, he cant sing worth shit, his dancing could never compares 2 Prince's & I think he is a big scum bag because @ the AMA's he beat Prince & Aliesha Keys in some catagory & he said he would liek 2 share the award w/ Aleisha & said a little about her & didn't even mention Prince. "There's only three things for sure in life. We're all born, we all die, and Prince will make another record on of these days." - Alan Leeds | |
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psychodelicide said: TurnItUp said: That was brilliant about the comments that these celebrities said about our old man. I am glad that Prince has admirers such as these celebs. Rock on!
@ "our old man." No offense whatsoever. What I meant by the term "old man" is Prince is older now now not old and crunchy. I used to refer to him as "my baby". Now that is past 40 used that term now. | |
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iwannabeurlover said: ABeautifulOne said: ok y yall always hate usher?
I hate him because he is so fuckin' ugly, he cant sing worth shit, his dancing could never compares 2 Prince's & I think he is a big scum bag because @ the AMA's he beat Prince & Aliesha Keys in some catagory & he said he would liek 2 share the award w/ Aleisha & said a little about her & didn't even mention Prince. He ain't got to mention him. It was already an insult that they put Prince in the company of Usher. No comparison. Prince don't need no shitty ass award like the American Music Award. The AMA was the stuff back in the day, now as you can see anybody (Usher) can get one. Talent or no talent. What I hope Prince gets is Grammy recognition for Musicology. Some of you probably think that the Grammys aint nothin' either, but to me it holds more weight then an AMA | |
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usher aint got SHIT on Prince. "There's only three things for sure in life. We're all born, we all die, and Prince will make another record on of these days." - Alan Leeds | |
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TurnItUp said: psychodelicide said: @ "our old man." No offense whatsoever. What I meant by the term "old man" is Prince is older now now not old and crunchy. I used to refer to him as "my baby". Now that is past 40 used that term now. No offense taken; I find the term "old man" amusing, actually. RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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VERY COOL Mazarati. Always nice 2 hear good, positive, inspiring compliments about PRINCE. no matter who says them. I AM VERY PROUD OF MYSELF 4 CHOOSING THIS ARTIST AS MY ULTIMATE FAVOURITE. I must say, I have GOOD taste.... May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love.   | |
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I like what Eric Jerome Dickey said, "if Morris Day is cool, then Prince is frozen." Love that. Side note: I read one of Dickey's books once, and sent him email, commenting on it, and he replied back, which I was surprised about. | |
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