Something Big is Coming!

ernestsewell said:

Big, big co-sign to this! This discussion has already taken place a countless number of times. It's getting tiresome. And I agree with a lot of what people have posted about why the Revolution will NOT be reuniting.
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love2thenines2003 said:

ernestsewell said:

ernestsewell said:

Good Work.....u pictured what i had in my Mind!!

The only reason a reunion has not happened is Prince.

I forget who said it, but in an interview either Lisa or Wendy said that a Revolution reunion would never happen because Prince doesn't want to do it.

Nikademus said:

But, that's a moot point, because the only reason it would happen would be because of Prince.

I agree with the view that it won't happen and, actually, I'm quite happy with that. Prince did amazing things with the Revolution and has done amazing things without them - I prefer him to keep moving forward instead of trying to reach back.

Mindflux said:

But Prince had a huge chance in 2002 during the first Family Jamm that Sheila E. staged. ALL of the Revolution showed up and played. All Prince had to do was walk in the door, put on a guitar, and walk onstage to sing w/ them. He chose not to.

ernestsewell said:

Precisely - further confirming that its all down to him and he doesn't want to do it!

Mindflux said:

Agreed. He missed another opportunity in 2004 and 2009, and we know why. I would've stood for a one off hour show with them ,than having to suffer through the vapid Lotusflow3r nonsense.

It's like the more he tries to shun his own past, the more people start threads like this online, and the more reporters or whoever bring it up. It's iron sharpening iron in a twisted way. The more he resists, the more people push.

IstenSzek said:

Exactly right.

Even if they did reunite, they'd never be able to match the expectations that fans would have. It wasn't just about a group of musicians and artists, it was also about a time and place in music history. That time is long gone.

That said, if they were to reunite for a tour I would be undeniably excited, but it would be a more nostalgic thing... I don't think they could be expected to create music as groundbreaking as they did at their peak.

But who knows... anything could happen, I suppose.

who cares after all these years prince has moved on and played with so many others and alot of em better prince was signed as a solo artist not a band get over em

ernestsewell said:

Wasn't he in town too then? I think he didn't do it because it wasn't on his terms.

My drummer and I had this discussion over the weekend and she thinks it could happen. I told her not to hold her breath.

I don't want to see P and The Revolution back together. I hope it never happens. I would rather see Sly and the original Family Stone members do a one off show.

..now P, Sonny T and Micheal B? I would pay top $ for that.

If Prince reunites with the Revolution in a
creative process called recording Prince and the Revolution
new album i bet the
members of the band will do their best.

thebanishedone said:

Won't happen. Ever.

Prince and the Revolution disbanded only because
Prince was hurt by the words of black critics who accused him
of selling to white audience .
But why only because Prince played Rock 'n' Roll
which was invented by Black people.
They didn't run off their creative juices,they only just started.
If you look at the video's of Basement
1984 rehearsal that circulates the net you
can see one very important thing.
They sound like strong unit ,
not just like backing band and Prince was
having a great time with them.
on the rehearsal with more recent bands
Prince wasn't relaxed like he was with Matt,Mark,Lisa,Bobby and Wendy.

I never say "never." Anything is possible. Chemistry.

Ernest Sean Connery said after 1970's Diamonds are Forever
that he will never act in another Bond movie.
in 1983 Sean starred as James Bond in Never Say Never .
in 2002 Prince said that he will never ever
perform Little Red Corvette again.
in 2000 Prince said he retired song 1999.
All i wanna say Never Say Never

thebanishedone said:

It will never happen. Ever.

That was THEN and this NOW!

I'd rather he went forwards than backwards...

ernestsewell said:

And the reason we keep pushin is cause the majority (not all) of what he released after the breakup has been crap.

Why is he so dead set against it? I think he feels it would be an admission that he made the worst mistake of his entire career by tossing these folks out.
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KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Yep, I agree with that.

IstenSzek said:

I like this and a nice companion dvd with unreleased concert footage and some interviews. I dont care if prince dont participate, let WB remaster and market and cash your check.

IstenSzek said:

W&L's input on 'Planet Earth' is minimal, a little playing on a couple of tracks is neither here nor there - sure it looks nice to have their names on the credits, sure helps with the promo for the album, but that's all.

If they actually collaborated, WROTE and worked in the studio TOGETHER on a project, then we'd see what would come out of it, but PE doesn't count for anything IMO.

NouveauDance said:

And Prince was very insistent on them doing ONLY a guitar part, and not adding keyboards, or anything else to the song. When he called about the song, they asked if they could do something else on it, and he said, "Just...do....the.....guitar." Kind of strange considering he knows how they work and what they could do to a song, yet he wanted them to play guitar only. What, he can't do that?

A new revolution?
No thank you.

Both Prince and the band members are past their prime now, and have been for some time, as it happens to every artist in all recorded history of mankind, or if one prefer this one:

" .. they've reached the full scope of their capabilities and are now more into refining their personal sound, rather than pushing new ground. They're spending their old age on rearranging the funiture in the rooms they've build, optimizing and smartening the design, rather than opening new doors".

.. which may seem less harsh, but means the same. There's no reason to meet up again, they've done what they could.

A "New Revolution" would be a let down.
And it ain't ever gonna happen.

I'd much rather that Prince found himself some NEW talent to work with (and I mean talent, not "Bria").

Anywho...
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Past they prime? i don't think so
i Think Prince is as good if not better on vocals and guitar then ever before.
all other members of the Revolution play their instruments everyday.
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