Although Honeymoon, I think we both need to apologize to sam for seriously hijacking this thread!

I do hate how they always focus on Freddy and almost completely leave the talents of the rest of the band out of the picture. The other members of Qeeen wrote many of their famous hits and all together they were a force to be reckoned with, but of course the media can never get beyond lead singers.

Prince just isn't the type to work closely with other big artists. His involvement with Miles Davis was actually quite minimal, a bit like with Kate Bush it mostly involved just sending tapes back and forth. Even with Stevie Wonder his only on record involvement is a bit of guitar on What The Fuss. I just don't think Prince likes bashing heads with other big egos. Besides, I don't see that Freddy had much in common with Prince beyond singing and songwriting and occasionally wearing garish clothing and a moustache. Why is it that every big star HAS to work with the other big stars around?

I was suprised even to find MJ worked with Freddy initially on State Of Shock, didn't see that one coming.

Cuz Freddy wasn't worthy!

sexxydancer said:

Prince if we know, has made many collabartions with Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Chuck D and many of his female students, ie/ Shawia Twain, Martika etc.

I hate it when they say his gutiar playin is infulenced by Jimi Hendrix. When listened properly it is not even in the same vibe. He is more infulenced like Santana, but im sure u'll all agree Prince playin is more individualistic and is own!

As for his voice, he is very talented and has been in many key. Freedy was said recently on TV and by many critics as havin the greatest voice in rock & roll and leavin even elvis behind.

I mean most of Princes carrer, starting from his first Live Adult style shows, 'Dirty Mind' the whole stage setup and style was freedy Mercury. He would even pose like Freddy in pictures.

The whole reason y i was shocked dat Prince never collaborated with Freddy was
it HAD 2 happen, 2 of the greatest songwriters and best live performers for over 30 years, just as prolific.

Like what Prince said 2 Miles, 'U and Me Think A Like, Lets meet', and so Miles in the Park.

I would only say Prince and Freddy were most a like.

I think if it happen, the press would slander it. N00bs.

Sam 8)