With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson ,whom was my favorite artist , I am now appreciating Prince, who I love as well, more than ever. So many great talents have passed on now and Prince is one of the last one's left. All this just makes me realize how short life is. Don't take it for granted when it comes to Prince. I think it's good how he's always putting out music and doing concerts. It's really great the continues to keep going on with his career. You just never know when it's your time. I am so broken up over Michael right now, but I'm just thinking of Prince now and will never take him for granted again. Anytime I have the opppurtunity to see him live in concert again, I will. I see certain people on here all the time criticizing Prince, but doesn't make sense to me to waste your time constantly hating on his new music or whatever it is, be happy that he is out there even making music still and doing concerts. You never know when it can all end like that. Right now, I appreciate Prince more than ever. So glad he's still here doing his thing.

As far as MJ is concerned, for some reason I've looked at his music/performing and his personal life as two separate things.
As for Prince I see him as one with his music and the loss of MJ has made me realize that so I do appreciate Prince even more now.

haleno1 said:

Madonna is still a great entertainer and is from the same era as MJ and Prince. They were my favorite three when I was a kid growing up in the 1980s. I realize that not everyone on this forum likes Madonna, but she is a great performer and is one of the last true, living icons in music.

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson ,whom was my favorite artist , I am now appreciating Prince, who I love as well, more than ever. So many great talents have passed on now and Prince is one of the last one's left. All this just makes me realize how short life is. Don't take it for granted when it comes to Prince. I think it's good how he's always putting out music and doing concerts. It's really great the continues to keep going on with his career. You just never know when it's your time. I am so broken up over Michael right now, but I'm just thinking of Prince now and will never take him for granted again. Anytime I have the opppurtunity to see him live in concert again, I will. I see certain people on here all the time criticizing Prince, but doesn't make sense to me to waste your time constantly hating on his new music or whatever it is, be happy that he is out there even making music still and doing concerts. You never know when it can all end like that. Right now, I appreciate Prince more than ever. So glad he's still here doing his thing.

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson ,whom was my favorite artist , I am now appreciating Prince, who I love as well, more than ever. So many great talents have passed on now and Prince is one of the last one's left. All this just makes me realize how short life is. Don't take it for granted when it comes to Prince. I think it's good how he's always putting out music and doing concerts. It's really great the continues to keep going on with his career. You just never know when it's your time. I am so broken up over Michael right now, but I'm just thinking of Prince now and will never take him for granted again. Anytime I have the opppurtunity to see him live in concert again, I will. I see certain people on here all the time criticizing Prince, but doesn't make sense to me to waste your time constantly hating on his new music or whatever it is, be happy that he is out there even making music still and doing concerts. You never know when it can all end like that. Right now, I appreciate Prince more than ever. So glad he's still here doing his thing.

I also wonder what's up with Prince himself. I really hope and pray that what's happened to Michael Jackson will shake Prince to his core and make him look at his career and life a little bit differently and realize that he needs to stop fighting over petty shit. The world is talking about Michael's legacy right now and watching videos on youtube and whathaveyou but if God forbid Prince dies like next week, how can one truly remember him when you can't even see a simple video of "When Doves Cry"? How can people remember him when there are CD's that are out of print and all they'll have is the 80's stuff when there was so much more than just that decade alone? I dont mean to dog Prince but my prayer is that he eases up on stuff where control over his music is concerned so that the world can enjoy all of his work as he is alive not just when he dies. I hope I'm not sounding morbid over Prince but things are not in a good place with him where fans are concerned and I hope he rectifies things before it's too late for him. Even with his personal life, I hope he gets a handle on his health and anything that could trip him up so that there is more music for the world and all of us to enjoy and that he has a life that he can enjoy for himself.

haleno1 said:

well said...

it sometimes sux being a Prince Fan cuz u cant watch music videos of him on websites that r free...

imagine wen that day of P passing away comes??

no access 2 any videos or nothing on youtube or other video sites...

Batdance89 said:

I agree Madonna is defitnitely up there with Michael and Prince. I have never been a fan of Michael's, but no matter what you can't deny what he has accomplished. The same goes for Madonna and Prince whether you like them or not. Those three are on a super level and no one else may ever reach that point.

fantasticjoy said:

I totally agree, I was having a conversation with my brother and cousin after the news about Michaels passsing, and we all said the same, like any of those 3 or not, you can't deny their impact on music and pop culture as a whole, they took the fame status of predecessors and turned it up a few notches. The 80's was the last decaded any artist would be able to reach that kind of stardom.

My hat off 2 all 3.

Actually we were saying that we appreciate Prince & Madonna even more now as well as alot of the bands, singer, musicians & entertainers from that time in music history

Just looking at the title of the thread again reminds me to dedicate the song, "More than ever," by Nelson 2 Prince....More than ever baby...

OldFriends4Sale said:

...ok ya'll i understand..the sadness of mike J....but this place is called PRINCE.org...i'm sorry 4 EVERYONES loss but...wELLL...he gone and THANK_YOU GOD....prince here STILL...THANK U GOD>>>THANK-YOU...i L-O-V-E GOD...for still keepimg big-daddi..here breathing...THAN_U GOD..please don't take him from me...please!!!!
...mzsexybaby'I AM HALF-DRUNK...4-GIVE ME'

mzkqueen03 said:

Ok I'll forgive your half drunkness, cause u didn't get that we are talking about appreciating Prince even more...

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson ,whom was my favorite artist , I am now appreciating Prince, who I love as well, more than ever. So many great talents have passed on now and Prince is one of the last one's left. All this just makes me realize how short life is. Don't take it for granted when it comes to Prince. I think it's good how he's always putting out music and doing concerts. It's really great the continues to keep going on with his career. You just never know when it's your time. I am so broken up over Michael right now, but I'm just thinking of Prince now and will never take him for granted again. Anytime I have the opppurtunity to see him live in concert again, I will. I see certain people on here all the time criticizing Prince, but doesn't make sense to me to waste your time constantly hating on his new music or whatever it is, be happy that he is out there even making music still and doing concerts. You never know when it can all end like that. Right now, I appreciate Prince more than ever. So glad he's still here doing his thing.

Cinnamon234 said:

I've always felt this way, long before Michael's death. I feel very privileged to be alive to enjoy the incredible music from the man known as Prince Rogers Nelson. All due respect to MJ and JB, Prince will always be the most brilliant performer/frontman/musician on the planet. 2nd to none. Peace to Michael, I hope you finally found it. I have a feeling he was never able to find it 'here on Earth'.

With the sudden passing of Michael Jackson ,whom was my favorite artist , I am now appreciating Prince, who I love as well, more than ever. So many great talents have passed on now and Prince is one of the last one's left. All this just makes me realize how short life is. Don't take it for granted when it comes to Prince. I think it's good how he's always putting out music and doing concerts. It's really great the continues to keep going on with his career. You just never know when it's your time. I am so broken up over Michael right now, but I'm just thinking of Prince now and will never take him for granted again. Anytime I have the opppurtunity to see him live in concert again, I will. I see certain people on here all the time criticizing Prince, but doesn't make sense to me to waste your time constantly hating on his new music or whatever it is, be happy that he is out there even making music still and doing concerts. You never know when it can all end like that. Right now, I appreciate Prince more than ever. So glad he's still here doing his thing.

This is so funny, I was just telling my mom today that both Prince and Madonna would be even more appreciated now, especially Prince. It's strange, but instead of listening to MJ tunes, the song that has been the most cathartic for me in dealing with MJ's passing and subsequent craziness, is "Let's Go Crazy" (the long version). The lyrics and energy of the song are feeding me right now.....hunger for life...live it to the fullest.... cause none of us get out of this thing alive. "All excited, don't know why, maybe it's cause, we're all gonna die...."

Prince may be a bit reclusive, but he seems on top of his affairs in comparison to MJ. Prince makes mad money touring and as far as I know, isn't millions in debt all the time. He and Michael seemed like they were on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Prince's world seems sane compared to Michael's, though they do share some similarities.
[Edited 6/28/09 1:35am]

bettybop said:

uttering the name Madonna in the same sentence as Prince shows just how out of touch you ppl are with his music

God! Cinnamon234 that was so SWEET! I was thinking the same thing...Prince is IT! He's the last of the harrahs! That's pretty scary! Because that level of talent (Prince/Michael LEVEL) we're not seeing that again in this lifetime!

PanicAttack said:

I know and i'm scared too. I can't believe P is really one of the last great one's left. To me, Prince is the greatest artist living now which is why we should all apprecate Prince and be thankful to him for continuing to share his immense talent and music with us. There is no one like Prince and there never will be another. I need for Prince to be around for many more years, I really do. After Michael passing and me being so upset, I could not take anything happening to my other favorite aritst. I hope he continues to stay strong, healthy and put out great music and performances.

Love ya P!

One part of a "trilogy" died,Prince,Michael Jackson and Madonna. All born in 1958. All ruled through the eighties. All except Madonna had talent though. I'm gutted over MJ. A big loss to my youth.
I've just listened to all of Jackson's albums and now I'm starting with from For You and playimg it all through to present.
"madge" can say whatever bout, she is not in the same league.

Cinnamon234 said:

You know who else I meant to mention in my orginal post but forgot? They were aan inspiration to both Prince and Michael: the original EARTH WIND & FIRE! Although they never became the mainstream WILDFIRES that Prince and Michael were--they could LITTERALLY give you just as good a performance...YOU DON'T FIND THAT TYPE OF TALENT ANYMORE!

What if BEYONCE had to compete with a Chaka or Aretha, or Glades, or a Patti, or a Whitney, a Ross, or a Cheryl Lynn? They would have eaten her alive! She doesn't have that kind of TALENT! They came out when you had to have original talent to make it...