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PrintableFruitToAttractBears said: Jamzone333 said: You just haven't been in a real war until you had to defend Prince against Rick James and Confunkshun!
Hahaha oh man...I'm only 17. I have done this.... Wow. I am such a frickin' NERD.   THAT'S OK YOUNG GRASSHOPPER.....NERDS RULE!!!!  | |
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Jamzone333 said: Sorry, youngsters, you are not a true fan unless you have been into Prince from the seventies. Through the first album, not CD, but album. You youngsters that are fans since the 80's just don't know what it was like back in the day being a Prince fan. You just haven't been in a real war until you had to defend Prince against Rick James and Confunkshun! Good Lawd! Maybe one day yall will it get.... fan since 1978...
[Edited 4/27/06 15:00pm] U can't be serious. Good music makes me happy. | |
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Illustrator said: sosgemini said:  Hey! 
Was that crack directed towards me?! I can see why people think youre so funny... Not! (just kidding)  | |
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  ....honestly, this one is weary of the dis-connect Btween generations whatever the topic or concern....the 1st & greatest gift of the journey is choice jazzone~not interested N the thread, don't post...feel compelled 2 share your 'seasoned' point of view=comeonwitit!!! each processes information differently & if U have grown through the years U might view some experiences from a fresh perspective by sharing & really 'hearing' others...
 B will go toe2toe on the soldier thang.... agree with the orger that observed that comin' on board N 1985 ain't that impressive...after Purple Rain it was worldwide news...lets talk about those of us who had 2 nearly (if not actually) come 2 blows supportin' Bro B4 he was the 'hot thang', Being ostrasized 2 say something positive about 'that freak' (& come from the daze B4 freak was recognized as a Beauteous thang) now B wasn't N the minnie when it was takin form....but on reflection, it might have started with Kevin Fleming tellin B about his homeboy (1976) & if dig deep it started with that guy N 1972 who said he'd B bigger than Michael Jackson cuz he'd write&sing&play his own songs~talkin 4 True like that he stole my heart from any part Mike had on the spot!!! & N my world, that's sayin something.....
FunkOn!!!  | |
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theoriginalQueenB said: ....honestly, this one is weary of the dis-connect Btween generations whatever the topic or concern....the 1st & greatest gift of the journey is choice jazzone~not interested N the thread, don't post...feel compelled 2 share your 'seasoned' point of view=comeonwitit!!! each processes information differently & if U have grown through the years U might view some experiences from a fresh perspective by sharing & really 'hearing' others...
B will go toe2toe on the soldier thang.... agree with the orger that observed that comin' on board N 1985 ain't that impressive...after Purple Rain it was worldwide news...lets talk about those of us who had 2 nearly (if not actually) come 2 blows supportin' Bro B4 he was the 'hot thang', Being ostrasized 2 say something positive about 'that freak' (& come from the daze B4 freak was recognized as a Beauteous thang) now B wasn't N the minnie when it was takin form....but on reflection, it might have started with Kevin Fleming tellin B about his homeboy (1976) & if dig deep it started with that guy N 1972 who said he'd B bigger than Michael Jackson cuz he'd write&sing&play his own songs~talkin 4 True like that he stole my heart from any part Mike had on the spot!!! & N my world, that's sayin something.....
FunkOn!!! hey, where the heck have you been? welcome back...oh wait, or did you just change names and have now gone back to the original?  Space for sale... | |
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SPYZFAN1 said: Y'all better listen to Jamzone. He's dead on it! Back in those days, if a guy even remotely mentioned he liked Prince, he was put down furiously. All the stuff P did then was on the verge of shocking. Times have really changed.
 "A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1 People can slam their door, disagree and fight it But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son? United States of Division"     | |
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GeminiBrown said: Jamzone333 said: Sorry, youngsters, you are not a true fan unless you have been into Prince from the seventies. Through the first album, not CD, but album. You youngsters that are fans since the 80's just don't know what it was like back in the day being a Prince fan. You just haven't been in a real war until you had to defend Prince against Rick James and Confunkshun! Good Lawd! Maybe one day yall will it get.... fan since 1978...
[Edited 4/27/06 15:00pm] U can't be serious.  [Edited 4/28/06 13:12pm] "A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1 People can slam their door, disagree and fight it But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son? United States of Division" | |
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meow85 said: 
More elitist crap from the old farts. Must be Friday. Look, just be happy people are appreciating the Imp's work, and get on with your life.  [Edited 4/28/06 13:11pm] "A united state of mind will never be divided
The real definition of unity is 1 People can slam their door, disagree and fight it But how U gonna love the Father but not love the Son? United States of Division" | |
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sosgemini said: theoriginalQueenB said: ....honestly, this one is weary of the dis-connect Btween generations whatever the topic or concern....the 1st & greatest gift of the journey is choice jazzone~not interested N the thread, don't post...feel compelled 2 share your 'seasoned' point of view=comeonwitit!!! each processes information differently & if U have grown through the years U might view some experiences from a fresh perspective by sharing & really 'hearing' others...
B will go toe2toe on the soldier thang.... agree with the orger that observed that comin' on board N 1985 ain't that impressive...after Purple Rain it was worldwide news...lets talk about those of us who had 2 nearly (if not actually) come 2 blows supportin' Bro B4 he was the 'hot thang', Being ostrasized 2 say something positive about 'that freak' (& come from the daze B4 freak was recognized as a Beauteous thang) now B wasn't N the minnie when it was takin form....but on reflection, it might have started with Kevin Fleming tellin B about his homeboy (1976) & if dig deep it started with that guy N 1972 who said he'd B bigger than Michael Jackson cuz he'd write&sing&play his own songs~talkin 4 True like that he stole my heart from any part Mike had on the spot!!! & N my world, that's sayin something.....
FunkOn!!! hey, where the heck have you been? welcome back...oh wait, or did you just change names and have now gone back to the original? thanx 4 the shout sosgemini....here on the org have remained the same....1991 was the year of the name change 0<_*... it was boyfriend's choice 2 miss out on a symbol that actually creates sound
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That's real interesting Vaindaddy. Cats would actually brawl over P and Rick??
The chicks were hip to Prince early on in the game, but it took a while for the dudes to catch up with P. They couldn't get hip to his bikini briefs. (lol) By the time "1999" and Vanity 6 were on MTV, and in all the "rock-soul" mags, everyone kinda caught up with him and the jokes stopped. And we all know what happened after "Purple Rain". | |
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Jamzone333 said: GeminiBrown said: U can't be serious.
[Edited 4/28/06 13:12pm] ???? well, yeah I guess I can see that.Good music makes me happy. | |
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PurpleCharm said: I never recall people dissing P back in the day. P was the man back in the early 80's. I am talking about before PR. P had the music scene on lock, at least that was the case in Detroit.
When P was on tour with Rick James, it was promoted as Rick vs. Prince...even though he was the new kid on the block, it was well known that P came out as the winner. I know, because I was at that concert and that was all everyone was talking about. I was only 10 but I vividly remember that being the climate during that time. By the time the 1999 tour rolled around in 1983, folks were losing their minds over P. They had to keep adding shows for the Motor City. There had to be at least 6 shows at the Masonic Temple, some were a tmidnight. I remember going to the box office with my friend to get tickets and being so disappointed when they sold out while we were waiting in line. Fortunately, he came back a few months later and were were able to see him at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. Where are the org Motor City Babes? I know there is someone out there that can back me up on this. 
[Edited 4/28/06 9:58am] I lived in Toledo. I don't remember the specifics but I do remember the WJLB radio would announce added shows due to popular demand. I saw the 1999 tour as well, in Toledo, at the Sports Arena. Those were the days. The music was coming out so fast, that I am not sure if the concert I saw the Controversy tour, 1999 tour or the triple threat tour (minus Vanity 6). Controversy was still charting, 1999 had just blew up on RB radio and purple rain was probably in preproduction stage.... because about a year later, the film opened. Prince would have SEVERAL hits charting on the Jet magazine 20 top singles chart. And he would be in the top 5 albums... all at the same time. Vain was right, no matter how gay looking Prince dressed, nobody thought he was gay because he had those bad azz women hanging on his arm. "Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack | |
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vainandy said: PurpleCharm said:
When P was on tour with Rick James, it was promoted as Rick vs. Prince...even though he was the new kid on the block, it was well known that P came out as the winner. I know, because I was at that concert and that was all everyone was talking about. I was only 10 but I vividly remember that being the climate during that time. Damn you! I was in the seventh grade and was absolutely furious when I couldn't go to that concert....both my favorites at the same show, Rick and Prince. Very true. I couldn't go to the Prince vs Rick James either. (I never got a chance to see Rick live )
I saw the tour Prince, The Time, and Roger/Zapp (Vanity 6 did the shows in Detroit, but didn't come to Toledo). I was a sophmore in high school, and the only reason my mom let me go was because I told her I was going to see The Time. Which I really wanted to see anyway. (loved the time). But Prince really was the show. wasn't that big of a fan until I saw him live. "Remember, one man's filler is another man's killer" -- Haystack | |
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Can anyone here bust out a Prince 8 track cassette to go with my collection? | |
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No fucking way, to put it mildly. Im 22, does that mean I only get to be a fan of artists around in my day? No THANKS! They all suck! Because, in case y'all have forgotten, its about the music. Yes culture is important, but unfortunately we cant all be quite as special as to be a thirtysomething preaching to the converted about who loves Prince more!
Its about the music people., Music transcends time. Do you argue with kids who like the original Star Wars Trilogy, or Bach? NO! You admire them for having the balls to get out of their little MTV cushioned box and see the rest the world has to offer. Give us a break. Rant over | |
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Thank you young Jedi, this is so very true.
Everytime I get in here I wonder how many people chatting actually listen to, and enjoy REAL music. I feel like this is some kind of seperatism whithin music generations. A little weird, didn't they used to do this with skin color? | |
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vainandy said: PurpleCharm said:
When P was on tour with Rick James, it was promoted as Rick vs. Prince...even though he was the new kid on the block, it was well known that P came out as the winner. I know, because I was at that concert and that was all everyone was talking about. I was only 10 but I vividly remember that being the climate during that time. Damn you! I was in the seventh grade and was absolutely furious when I couldn't go to that concert....both my favorites at the same show, Rick and Prince. | |
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prodigalfan said: PurpleCharm said: I never recall people dissing P back in the day. P was the man back in the early 80's. I am talking about before PR. P had the music scene on lock, at least that was the case in Detroit.
When P was on tour with Rick James, it was promoted as Rick vs. Prince...even though he was the new kid on the block, it was well known that P came out as the winner. I know, because I was at that concert and that was all everyone was talking about. I was only 10 but I vividly remember that being the climate during that time. By the time the 1999 tour rolled around in 1983, folks were losing their minds over P. They had to keep adding shows for the Motor City. There had to be at least 6 shows at the Masonic Temple, some were a tmidnight. I remember going to the box office with my friend to get tickets and being so disappointed when they sold out while we were waiting in line. Fortunately, he came back a few months later and were were able to see him at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. Where are the org Motor City Babes? I know there is someone out there that can back me up on this.
[Edited 4/28/06 9:58am] I lived in Toledo. I don't remember the specifics but I do remember the WJLB radio would announce added shows due to popular demand. I saw the 1999 tour as well, in Toledo, at the Sports Arena. Those were the days. The music was coming out so fast, that I am not sure if the concert I saw the Controversy tour, 1999 tour or the triple threat tour (minus Vanity 6). Controversy was still charting, 1999 had just blew up on RB radio and purple rain was probably in preproduction stage.... because about a year later, the film opened. Prince would have SEVERAL hits charting on the Jet magazine 20 top singles chart. And he would be in the top 5 albums... all at the same time. Vain was right, no matter how gay looking Prince dressed, nobody thought he was gay because he had those bad azz women hanging on his arm. Those were the good ol' days. I miss them.  | |
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The only reason to create such a group would be to shield other fans from the cranky ways of some of the veterans. Thankfully, many of the cranky people have moved away from the Prince forum (to the GD or P&R forums) or stopped posting altogether. Some of them where acting like they were Prince scholars at Prince U. and snapping at anyone who asked a question. Granted, there are some questions that are asked much too often, but for that you can direct them to the FAQ politely (and helpfully). | |
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bsbd2luvr said: Were you in junior high school trying to defend a man who had a symbol for a name and wrote "Slave" on his face? If so, us young 'uns will start our own forum.
Gimme a break. Fifteen years ago, I was almost 8. You gonna shut me and others out for not being old enough to remember the "Purple Rain" era? Be glad there are people here who are my age or younger who appreciate good music and may actually know something about it. We'll be able to pass that knowledge to our children, just as my parents did for me. [Edited 4/28/06 10:24am] You said it all. Cosign.  | |
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Aerogram said: The only reason to create such a group would be to shield other fans from the cranky ways of some of the veterans. Thankfully, many of the cranky people have moved away from the Prince forum (to the GD or P&R forums) or stopped posting altogether. Some of them where acting like they were Prince scholars at Prince U. and snapping at anyone who asked a question. Granted, there are some questions that are asked much too often, but for that you can direct them to the FAQ politely (and helpfully).
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