skywalker said:

Ummm maybe its because he needs double-hip surgery and he LEANS on it when he walks, instead of using his 'pimp walk' like he did previous years. If that and the pictures of him wearing platform-sandals with white socks doesn't convince you, you're hopeless.

rudedog said:

actually if you watch the Canal vids and the Hotel Costes interview, he clearly strolls in/onstage with his "pimp" walk. I see no evidence of of a limp or being dependent on a cane to walk whatsoever.

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Didn't see this posted after an org search.

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

I just got this in from a no-name reporter regarding’s Prince TV Appearance from earlier this week and wanted to share:



STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE: THE STOOL PRINCE WAS USIN ON THE LE GRAND JOURNAL WAS A PROP, NOT A CRUTCH. LOL THE SONG WAS CALLED DANCE 4 ME, NOT WATCH ME DANCE 4 U. HE WAS GONNA USE A LAZY BOY OR CHAISE LOUNGE BUT THERE WASN’T TIME OR SPACE.

AFTER VIEWING THE RUN THRU, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE STOOL LOOKED FLY SO IT WAS KEPT IT IN THE SHOW. BESIDES, ULTRABUSY LEAD SINGERS R ALL OVER TV THESE DAYS AND DUDE JUST WANTED 2 PLAY THE GUITAR AND LET THE AUDIENCE’S EYES FOCUS ON THE DANCERS WHO DID AN XCELLENT JOB DANCING 4 EVERYONE. LOL BTW…. DID ANYONE C THE LONG VERSION OF KISS FROM THE SATURDAY NIGHT GRAND PALAIS CONCERT AND CARE 2 COMMENT?”

Thanks for sharing. You know, I always thought if Prince made a video for “Dance 4 Me”, he should be sitting down watching people dance 4 him, where you just see his singlasses or mouth or sometimes just his heel, so you know it’s him and you get to see glimpses of him but the people dancing for him don’t. Just my idea.

As for that long version of “Kiss”, ahem, anyone have video out there we could share? You know you gotta love the french “Kiss” so don’t front.-Dr.FB

squirrelgrease said:

Do you have any evidence of him currently using a cane to hold himself up?

There was an interview recently, in which, he was standing the entire time without the support of the cane. In fact, when he told the reporters he wrote "dance 4 me" about himself, he pointed the cane at the reporters. A prop.


In fact, could/would a man who needed a cane to simply walk do this?






Seems to me, a man with severe hip problems wouldn't be getting much air/hangtime, much less attempt jumping while playing guitar.
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squirrelgrease said:

great article. can't think of anyone more qualified than Dr. Funkenberry to report on Prince's stool

squirrelgrease said:

Do you have any evidence of him currently using a cane to hold himself up?

There was an interview recently, in which, he was standing the entire time without the support of the cane. In fact, when he told the reporters he wrote "dance 4 me" about himself, he pointed the cane at the reporters. A prop.


In fact, could/would a man who needed a cane to simply walk do this?






Seems to me, a man with severe hip problems wouldn't be getting much air/hangtime, much less attempt jumping while playing guitar.
[Edited 10/19/09 14:35pm]

skywalker said:

Nice pic. When was that performance?

pandemoniun6 said:

Agree, it's a mistake.

It seems an odd thing to focus on after a week of activity in Paris...hmmm?

Seriously, was anybody losing sleep about this?

babynoz said:

Prince apparantly
"Dang, why did I have to come up with the idea of sitting through the song?? That's just gonna give them orgers more reason to doubt my health. Damn you orgers! I have no choice... Dr Funkenberry will get an update!"

hehe... stool....

babynoz said:

Prince apparantly
"Dang, why did I have to come up with the idea of sitting through the song?? That's just gonna give them orgers more reason to doubt my health. Damn you orgers! I have no choice... Dr Funkenberry will get an update!"

babynoz said:

Prince apparantly
"Dang, why did I have to come up with the idea of sitting through the song?? That's just gonna give them orgers more reason to doubt my health. Damn you orgers! I have no choice... Dr Funkenberry will get an update!"

VenusBlingBling said:

Actually, though humorous to many, this could erupt into a serious insurance issue for Prince and many promoters so his addressing the issue may not have been directed at just the fans. However, Skywalker is right, there is no evidence that he has a hip problem that keeps him from performing and rehearsing
and recording for hours and hours (something many here could'nt do with two good
hips, try it) and jet setting around the globe (Lance Armstrong ain't got nothing on Prince). It's amazing how people can take a rumor and make it factual. Again, a cane is NO indication, neither is his walk since both preceded any rumor and most of the commentators fandom here!
[Edited 10/21/09 5:50am]

fenderbender said:

Sorry, but if you were sending a message directed toward potential promoters or insurers you would use that outlet? That's funny and odd.

As for the hip issue itself, I have no comment. Not my business. Y'all wanna speculate about it one way or the other, be my guest.

babynoz said:

Sorry, but who's saying he (actually) used this outlet (pure speculation) for that purpose (we don't even know the source of the info). I was just playing devils advocate so to speak. If this were an issue it would not be out of the question to use multiple info outlets to quiet the murmuring (remember, everything is viral now). Hardly odd, since perception can trump reality now!

Just go to your corners people. This is about as productive as debating abortion.

Folks who believe Prince has a bad hip will continue to believe that despite any evidence to the contrary and vice-versa.

SONG WAS CALLED DANCE 4 ME, NOT WATCH ME DANCE 4 U

fenderbender said:

Whether by speculation, implication or devil's advocate, you made the suggestion, not me, just as you are now suggesting that multiple outlets could be used, which I also haven't seen any evidence of.

But my initial comment had more to do with that one incident being mentioned out of the flurry of activities that went on for several days.

You said yourself that everything is viral now so that strategy has a high probability of backfiring as evidenced by the various "stool" threads being created as we speak.

babynoz said:

Hey, I couldn't say whether it is/was a sound strategy! If you can recall though, I didn't say "everything is viral now" Prince did!
Lastly, I wouldn't expect you to see evidence of multiple outlets being used as this was only a suggestion for example.

In fact, could/would a man who needed a cane to simply walk do this?

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Why do I giggle every time I see the words Prince and stool in the same sentence? Let's call it a chair.