Like who is the audience that he appeals to?

us

Depends on what mood P's in. 3121 was for the masses, mainstream could dig Black Sweat. The problem is, he seems to be making music solely for himself once again. I guess we just need to accept that and enjoy his material for what it is.
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KeithyT said:

Lol @ this question. The demographic that he generally appeals to whether he means to or not is the crowd that grew up with him. Probably mid-late 30's to mid 40's. Before anyone points out, obviously there are exceptions to the rule.
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I've always wondered how the people that were not around during his greatest times are so into him now. I mean if you couldn't have witnessed that man back in the 80's, when there was no one in the business that could touch him?! I mean we've got the American idol set that have never even been to a Prince concert and are still asking how to get his music. What's up with that?
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My guess (And its a guess)
Proper fans
Educated middle class African Americans aged 25-50, Homosexual caucasian males 25-45, Worldwide white males and females, average to high education, good employment, high disposable income. Educated American straight females of African American, white and Hispanic) aged 25-45. Occasional lower class African American males and females of same age demographic. Teens and early 20s to a small degree in all races. Open minded Nordic Europeans defined in areas including Britain, Northern France, Benelux, Germany and Scandinavia. Some fans Australia, NZ, Argentina/Chile/Uruguay, a few Mexicans and Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Israel, Cyprus and Malta.

Thats my guess at least. But hes probably biggest with gay guys and African American women and nordic people.

underthegraffitibridge said:

Why is that a problem though?

Dayclear said:

I'm one of the perfect persons to ask this but I just don't know how to answer
All I can say is that looking at his tours etc is electrifying!

JasonWill1980 said:

These days? Borderline psychotic lemmings who are gluttons for punishment.

Huggiebear said:

Asia doesn't even get a look in?

viewaskew said:

I see you're not a fan.

Prince doesn't have a particular demographic. He appeals to all ages,races and gender.If you ever go to a U.S. concert you will notice a nice melting pot of Americans.

blacksweat said:

I'm not particularly fond of the man or his current musical output, no.

viewaskew said:

That's what they all say on the org....

shellyann said:

Good answer - agreed
One of the reasons I like Prince is all the different types of people his music attracts. His concerts are a great mix of people! This the beauty of his music

40 and over.

Dayclear said:

Very true.

NouveauDance said:

You forgot highly-educated, high income professional African-American males and females 30 - early 50s, and some older. I know some lawyers, nurses, educators that are members on this site and meet that demographic and have shown up at his concerts.

prince is much more popular then you think.
in serbia country where i live a lot of people listen to prince.
little trivia:
when purple rain come out half of belgrade was waiting on the cold rain all night before biggest music store opens to buy purple rain.

Dayclear said:

Yeah that's me. I don't remember Prince from my youth but today I'm Prince 24/7
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thebanishedone said:

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I was really referring to long term proper fans. Serbia probably has some big time Prince fans but I was not really describing people who bought Purple Rain (And I surprised the communist authorities of the time would allow decadent capitalist music). True fans are ones who have most albums and take a geniune interest in the man.
I forgot to mention Japan has a huge Prince following and I suspect a few wealthy Chinese, Taiwanese, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Koreans like him too. I know Michael Jackson used to be a god in these areas

2elijah said:

Why does one have to he highly-educated to listen to Prince? His lyrics are not that difficult to understand.... LOL
High income? I don't think so.
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Always me.

KeithyT said:

stole my answer /

green people

viewaskew said:

and yet here U are?

SPOOKYGAS said:

No shit. Did I, or did I not say that I am not fond of his "current" musical output? I can be here because I enjoy his previous work.

And the word is spelled y-o-u.
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viewaskew said:

y3 and U and c3rtain oth3r$ h3r3 ar3 boring the $hit out of m3 and mo$t lik3ly a f3w oth3r$ with all th3 r3cycl3d crap that U turn out.

and th3 word i$ $p3lt you not y-o-u.