I ran this here in this forum because of the name of the band (obvious) and a group that I am certain Prince was aware of and liked. I thought it would be interesting to share this with u all being that maybe many of u that visit this site wasn't aware of this band. Nikki and the Corvettes released their self titled album in 1980 that was basically like The Ramones with girl vocals. Something The Donnas would go on and replicate. But Nikki and the Corvettes were influenced by Iggy and the Stooges, New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders. All of who Prince were fans of and were influenced by. That's why there is no doubt that I believe Prince dug this group, from a musical standpoint. Obviously, at the very least, he dug the name of the band. P's knowledge of bands and different types of music is uncanny and it's no secret that during the late 70's and early 80's, P was looking well outside of r&b and funk to pattern himself after and get ideas from to bring into his thing. This is an album well worth checking out. I think that it's good for Prince fans to understand what came before prince and what and who he was into that shaped some of his ideas and music. Like Adam Ant. He influenced P's image deeply during his 1999 album period. Not just P's image but also his 1999 era videos. Another cat definately worth checking out if you're not already hip to him.

Defenitly aware of who Adam Ant was, but now I must go on the hunt for stuff by Nikki & the Corvettes! Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting bg. As always, thanks for the info my friend

Thanx. I started to run this thread well over a year ago. Longer than that actually. But I didn't cuz I didn't think anybody would give a shit. Many on here still won't. But I came across my copy of this album last week and I thought "Oh..what the hell" It's no accident that both Little Red Corvette and Darling Nikki both came after but very shortly after 1980. And both songs were just one album apart from each other.

blackguitaristz said:

You're right. I remember that thread vividly. I guess its in the archives with the rest of the lively threads you, myself, Funkpill, Blackknight and TA had back in the day.

MsLegs said:

Psst, bg wrote that he DIDN'T do this thread back then.

VenusBlingBling said:

Similiar threads were done like this one. Check the archives.

interesting

P has such an encyclopedic musical vocabulary. I always thought it would be interesting for him to teach a college course or write a book on his musical influences (Yeah, Right!). Music journalists never touch on the beyond obvious (Sly, James, Carlos, Jimi). Does anyone know of a serious musical interview where he is allowed to comment on musical history/influences vs. such lazy topics (name change, "slave", money, JW, etc.)? It's challenging to pull the 1% of new knowledge out of these "interviews."

BlackguitaristZ - Did you ever think about filling this vacuum by writing an interesting serious journalistic piece or a book that purely examines P from a musical point of view?

jdcxc said:

Wow,..that's a nice compliment. To be honest, no, I hadn't thought about writting a book or a piece dealing with Prince. Untill reading your post, it has never crossed my mind. I easily could though.

blackguitaristz said:

What?

unlike Graycap and several others with so called insider knowledge you are quickly becoming one of the most reliable sources, much thanks and keep it coming!.

funkyhead said:

Oh,..thank u.

thedoorkeeper said:

I don't think it's a stretch at all. If I did, I wouldn't have wrote the thread in the first place. I never claimed that I KNOW P has heard this album. Key word; "believe". Again, I believe he dug the album because of the way the music sounded and the various influences involved in the songs on the album. Same influences who influenced Prince himself. As I mentioned in the thread. Especially early in his career. If this album was a country and western album, I never would have done this thread. You don't have to see where I'm coming from with this. That's as cool as snow as far as I'm concerned. Please believe that. But uh, by u posting TWICE on a thread that u can't relate to,...wow,..is it THAT serious?

funkyhead said:

But u know, Graycap is a cool cat.

i always wished Prince would've ventured out into this territory a bit more often
thanks for the info!

Snap said:

Thanx, Snap.

Wonder is Sexton hip to this band?

thedoorkeeper said:

Whatever, player. Obviously you've been bent out of shape. Probably because others who have posted on this thread has complimented me on doing the thread. But indeed, that's your cross to bare. But uh...dig,..You have NOTHING to call me on cuz I never once stated in my thread as anything as FACT. My beliefs are just that; my beliefs. As I made clear as hell in my thread. So your comment has nil validity. Some friendly advice though; PLEASE get your shit straight before ATTEMPTING to call someone out. It makes u look bad. And why concern yourself with what others may think? From what you've shown, u NEED to be waaaay more concern in how YOU come off.

thedoorkeeper said:

I really love how u went and got the other guy's post to prove ur point. Like " look here is one who is clearly deceived by u"...

Black-
as usual, fun information from the man. Never knew this one, and going to look it up.

btw, still looking for your request.

late!

emilio319 said:

Emilio, ..on one hand, thanx for the kind words regarding myself. Obviously, u are clearheaded and read my thread in the way it was meant to be read. And again, thanx for the compliments regarding my past posts, in general. On the other hand, don't waste your time speaking about something to someone who obviously has issues. U saying what u said, will no doubt upset this cat even more so than he already was.

thedoorkeeper said:

Man,...or perhaps you're a female, don't do this to yourself. You're making yourself look unstable. And not just to me.