nefernefruaten said:

honestly.....

jpav said:

I vote for B also!!

misty2k said:

Yeah, I think he won the ones he deserved and didn't win the ones he didn't. I bet Alicia Keys was like, " , I just fucking beat Prince, wtf?"

I do wonder why he wasn't there. He's generally not in the "too good to accept an award" snootypants catagory. Sick?

HardBoyPurple said:

I haven't watched the show yet. Are you saying Usher didn't win ANYTHING??!!!!

prodigalfan said:

He won pre-show awards. Sucka!

He can post his thank you messages on his website or something. He'll be a'ight.

I think Rainbow children is way better than Musicology where he is repeating himself and not creating any new sound. It's just that today the music is so non-inspirational and boring that a bit of funk & harmony is like a gift from the sky. That's what he's got but still... we've heard that all before. I was dissapointed when I heard Musicology..

rudeboynpg said:

No you are wrong. in 1987 prince & the revolution won best r&B group for kiss. he did win, just check his grammy records

Eye said:

Agree!
I like Mucicology, but I really dig the Rainbow Children. It's like an adventure listening to the Rainbow Children.
Musicology has a few highlights and a few dissapointing songs on it.
And the highlights are when you get the feeling of hearing 'the old Prince' again.
On the other hand, you can't creating new sounds over and over again. I will be happy with great songs (and it's OK if they will sound as in the old days).

Congrats, Prince...

But shows a lot that a just-above-average song (at least measured by Prince's standards) such as Call My Name wins a Grammy!!!

maybe prince was a bit sheepish about being present to possibly accept awards for what constituted as a musical "victory lap". Musicology has moments but it wasnt what we've come to expect from prince, it was a concession in order to capitalize from being inducted in RRHOF. my 15 yr. old daughter was blown away by SOTT and even in her relative youth she can tell the difference. 2004 meant a lot to prince, emotionally. There was a lot of confirmation which to any human being (yes he is human) can fuel a true resurgence. Many rumors are leaking regarding him being in LA and recording with old friends and he probably went to the movie shit because he is working on ...movie shit. Dont worry, 2004 served it's purpose, the reason why he wasnt at the grammy's is because he's in the fuckin lab. As a prince "fam" we should be encouraged. Prince is like awwwww shit, i got my paper, my name is in stone, and i'm still loved, i'm about to really show my ass. The next album will not outsell musicology but for critics and real prince heads it will be a return to the creative genuis that defined him at his peak.

trebla said:

HardBoyPurple said:

Sigh...must fans continually trot out this quote from over 20 years ago whenever Prince is nominated for an award or appears/doesn't appear at an award show?! He has said since then that the only reason he said that was because he wasn't up for any awards at the time, so it was an easy statement to make. Once he got nominated, ya better believe his little ass cared!! Besides, who on earth would expect a thought from 23 years ago to still prevail today. Minds can change, people. And we're dealing with Prince here, the CEO & Founder of Mind Flip-Flop, Inc.

Don’t Hate! Congratulate
Call My Name is Priceless. Musicology is pure Classic Prince.

Give us Gemini's a break, dude!

Seems to me that Prince does think certain awards are pretty cool -- like the 1990 AMAs and the 2004 RRHOF. Plus, he's been to plenty an award show. Heck, he was even at the Grammy's in early '84 because of a couple nominations for his 1999 album, the same album that says he don't care to win awards.

I can only think that Prince not turning up was a snub to the music industry - kind of, well I didn't play your game and I succeeded, I ain't playing your game now either.

I thought Prince might scrape one grammy, but never 2. That's so cool, can't help thinking that his many years in the business helped, like what happened with Santana a few years back. Usher, you still got a long way 2 go!

why on earth didnt he do his tour over here in the UK!!!! im only 14 and i havent seen him in the flesh yet!

and why cant we access all these wonderfull award shows over here?! even if my man doesnt show up! anyways i like the sound of what happened to usher! :saw:and dont even get me started on NELLY ! c yas

GREAT THING HE DIDNT SHOW UP.

THATS the only good thing besides the RnRHoFame show of 2004 4 prince.

rachelspacley said:

The Grammies are on ITV2 tonight (Monday) though I guess it will be an edited version? If you haven't got that channel, you could pop out and buy a Freeview box for £40 or so!

Let me start by saying that I'm glad his music was recognized..regardless of who he beat to do it..I'm not a fan of Usher, but it seems like some folks are happier about him losing than they are about P winning....
To the earlier comment about the Musicology tour only being successful because of marketing...last time playing the hits...Thats a load..this was his most accessible tour since Purple Rain..he played more venues, smaller venues...he simply made it easier for the masses to see him...most people I talked to at the shows even commented how they hoped he played his old stuff...they had no idea how the show was marketed...

Europe is happy about the Grammy the new CD soon and the Alive in 2005 tour comin our way...

I was shocked when he won two. :You go, Prince!!!!w00t:

NA! NA! NA! NA! On Urshur!

Yall know yall love him and theres no denying it

metalorange said:

o yeh thanks alot 9.00 wow ill be watching that! stuff the boyfriend!

rachelspacley said:

I wouldn't be surprised if Prince's awards do not feature in the program.

Apparently there are 107 awards in total and Prince's wins are not in key categories.

None of the news media I have come across so far, tv or web, has even mentioned Prince winning, but they have managed to mention Rod Stewart winning his first ever award for 'American Songbook III'. My dad has those 3 CDs, I don't see what's so different between the third one and the first two. It is like, the first one they didn't think would be so successful, the second one they thought he was just cashing in on the idea, the third one it was a case of, well, it's around to stay, we better acknowledge it!

so glad Prince won instead that whore Usher. I was also glad Prince wasn't there at that piece of crap. That was the most awful grammy awards show ever, and boring too...

Congrats Prince! Very happy for you!
They mentioned his win on Good Morning America today!

Contro said:

Funny, but no..I heard some enthusiastic screams and cheers and applause. I'm wondering if Prince's Jehovahs Witness faith precludes him from celebrations. I know Jehovah's Witnesses do not celebrate birthdays or christmas....

bodank35 said:Why isn't he there? 2 Grammy Awards and he's not there.