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Thread started 07/30/08 8:36am

giotto

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Has Prince done enough to secure a place in the pantheon of American Music?

If the Grim Reaper came knocking on his door tomorrow, would Prince be remembered in posterity as one of the greats in popular music in the same breath as Jimi Hendrix or James Brown?

Has he done enough?

Discuss.
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Reply #1 posted 07/30/08 9:05am

Tame

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I believe so...
Prince's music in my eyes is a Panoramic perspective of musical generosity and emotional content...and of course beautiful vocals.

I do believe that Prince will offer more within his lifetime that will re-define His thorough delivery of himself through music, which is the essence of true talent.
I can make this statement about talent, knowing that listeners continue to follow Prince's career. cool
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Reply #2 posted 07/30/08 9:12am

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I think he has but, I'm biased.

between all the hits,the volume of music he's created,the side projects,movies,legendary performances,respected musical talent,image/images,and lets not forget "the vault" of music that promises music after he's gone(they think TUPAC had a lot of recorded material)
I would lean towards answering positvely on this matter

just my 2 cents

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Reply #3 posted 07/30/08 10:25am

Zeezow

Yes, he has done enough to secure a place in the pantheon of American music.
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Reply #4 posted 07/30/08 10:39am

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giotto said:

If the Grim Reaper came knocking on his door tomorrow, would Prince be remembered in posterity as one of the greats in popular music in the same breath as Jimi Hendrix or James Brown?

Has he done enough?

Discuss.

Absolutely. If P didn't release another album from this point on, he, I believe, will definately be regarded as one of the greatest music artists of all time. To be honest with you, I believe P is ALREADY seen in that light.
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Reply #5 posted 07/30/08 10:52am

NouveauDance

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Yeah, he's there.
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Reply #6 posted 07/30/08 11:04am

Dayclear

The answer is YES.
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Reply #7 posted 07/30/08 11:13am

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how much more does he have 2 do 2 not b considered that already?
man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81
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Reply #8 posted 07/30/08 11:19am

rnljs

Absolutely.
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Reply #9 posted 07/30/08 11:19am

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of course he has BUT, I also believe he will be more appreciated when he's gone. His true genius is something that will be reflected on years from now, all the brilliance which people ignore, dismiss, or simply never even listen to will come to light in the future and people will go "this guy was a miracle".
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