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Was Rick James justified in his hatred of Prince? Rick has always stated Prince copied his style. Prince got his start as an opening act for Rick. Rick claimed Prince had no stage presence at the time and copied his style.....this maybe true, but at the time Prince wasn't "Purple Rain" Prince yet...the style that got him world wide notoriety had nothing to do with Rick's thigh high boot,braided hair,feather boa wearing style...but even in the later years he still claimed Prince was a Rick James ripoff...is this a valid point or was Rick's ego getting the best of him? I'm a fan of both so R.I.P. Rick btw... | |
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I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
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TheVoid said: I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
 You been saying that for years and he loves us and no Rick was not justified-they both did their things. Prince just did his alittle better | |
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nursev said: TheVoid said: I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
You been saying that for years and he loves us and no Rick was not justified-they both did their things. Prince just did his alittle better You know what. I didn't want this to have to get personal but:  | |
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TheVoid said: nursev said: You been saying that for years and he loves us and no Rick was not justified-they both did their things. Prince just did his alittle better You know what. I didn't want this to have to get personal but: ur baby momma  | |
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Gangstaglam said: Rick has always stated Prince copied his style. Prince got his start as an opening act for Rick. Rick claimed Prince had no stage presence at the time and copied his style.....this maybe true, but at the time Prince wasn't "Purple Rain" Prince yet...the style that got him world wide notoriety had nothing to do with Rick's thigh high boot,braided hair,feather boa wearing style...but even in the later years he still claimed Prince was a Rick James ripoff...is this a valid point or was Rick's ego getting the best of him? I'm a fan of both so R.I.P. Rick btw...
http://thewowjonesreport....vs-prince/ I'd say so. I love them both as well. | |
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TheVoid said: I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
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TheVoid said: I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
I wouldn't say he "hates" us but you TheVoid, this sh!t is crazy tired ... Peace ... & Stay Funky ...
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Gangstaglam said: Rick has always stated Prince copied his style. Prince got his start as an opening act for Rick. Rick claimed Prince had no stage presence at the time and copied his style.....this maybe true, but at the time Prince wasn't "Purple Rain" Prince yet...the style that got him world wide notoriety had nothing to do with Rick's thigh high boot,braided hair,feather boa wearing style...but even in the later years he still claimed Prince was a Rick James ripoff...is this a valid point or was Rick's ego getting the best of him? I'm a fan of both so R.I.P. Rick btw...
I read his (rick's)bio/watched most of his interviews and he admited there was some jelousy there, hes only human. But he praised Prince for being so innovative. Yes prince used to jump around back stage at R.J and M.J's concerts getting attention and there were a few times R.J wanted to "whoop his ass" but i think they both respected eachothers artistry. I don't think he hated Prince at all, and yes he did steal certain crowd chants rick did during the tour in which even Princes manager had to tell him to stop And I to love them both but Rick was just being honest. [Edited 5/7/10 15:03pm] | |
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It's funny how Rick says Prince stole his act when on the recent Unsung episode of the Bar Kays, they talked about how Rick would come to their shows and take pictures of Larry Dodson and patterned a lot of his act after him.
Prince most likely took from Rick in the early days. Just like Rick wound up taking from Prince in the mid to late '80's. JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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Erika2k8 said: Gangstaglam said: Rick has always stated Prince copied his style. Prince got his start as an opening act for Rick. Rick claimed Prince had no stage presence at the time and copied his style.....this maybe true, but at the time Prince wasn't "Purple Rain" Prince yet...the style that got him world wide notoriety had nothing to do with Rick's thigh high boot,braided hair,feather boa wearing style...but even in the later years he still claimed Prince was a Rick James ripoff...is this a valid point or was Rick's ego getting the best of him? I'm a fan of both so R.I.P. Rick btw...
I read his (rick's)bio/watched most of his interviews and he admited there was some jelousy there, hes only human. But he praised Prince for being so innovative. Yes prince used to jump around back stage at R.J and M.J's concerts getting attention and there were a few times R.J wanted to "whoop his ass" but i think they both respected eachothers artistry. I don't think he hated Prince at all, and yes he did steal certain crowd chants rick did during the tour in which even Princes manager had to tell him to stop And I to love them both but Rick was just being honest. [Edited 5/7/10 15:03pm] Rick James use to say many things about many celebrities, doesn't mean is true. BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. RIP Rick James. Long live the King of funk: Prince. "I have so much love for Prince. But why don't they look at me that way"- MJ | |
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aarontj said: Erika2k8 said: I read his (rick's)bio/watched most of his interviews and he admited there was some jelousy there, hes only human. But he praised Prince for being so innovative. Yes prince used to jump around back stage at R.J and M.J's concerts getting attention and there were a few times R.J wanted to "whoop his ass" but i think they both respected eachothers artistry. I don't think he hated Prince at all, and yes he did steal certain crowd chants rick did during the tour in which even Princes manager had to tell him to stop And I to love them both but Rick was just being honest. [Edited 5/7/10 15:03pm] Rick James use to say many things about many celebrities, doesn't mean is true. BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. RIP Rick James. Long live the King of funk: Prince. lool I didnt say that so keep your lace wig on. The only things I THOUGHT where true that Rick said was everything I mentioned, nothing more nothing less. As a young entertainer at the time watching rick who was an amazing performer must have influenced him on some level. "NO WAY!!!!!: I DONT AGREE::BITCH FIT IN FULL EFFECT yadayada:: Guess what.... its my opinion. And to me theres some Prince songs that do have a Rick James vibe to it; whether Prince did it consciously or not. Besides its silly to assume everyone will gather the same thing from a song. | |
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Rick stole his look from Larry Dotson of the Bar-Kays. |
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Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles.
I had no idea Rick got his style from Sisqo's Dad. (Larry Dodson.) [Edited 5/7/10 18:02pm] "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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aarontj said: Erika2k8 said: I read his (rick's)bio/watched most of his interviews and he admited there was some jelousy there, hes only human. But he praised Prince for being so innovative. Yes prince used to jump around back stage at R.J and M.J's concerts getting attention and there were a few times R.J wanted to "whoop his ass" but i think they both respected eachothers artistry. I don't think he hated Prince at all, and yes he did steal certain crowd chants rick did during the tour in which even Princes manager had to tell him to stop And I to love them both but Rick was just being honest. [Edited 5/7/10 15:03pm] Rick James use to say many things about many celebrities, doesn't mean is true. BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. RIP Rick James. Long live the King of funk: Prince. "BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. Been saying this for years. Rick was smoking some good weed because the two only had the fact that were black and controversial in common. The look and the music were totally different. | |
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carlcranshaw said: Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles.
I had no idea Rick got his style from Sisqo's Dad. (Larry Dodson.) [Edited 5/7/10 18:02pm] me either  | |
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nursev said: carlcranshaw said: Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles.
I had no idea Rick got his style from Sisqo's Dad. (Larry Dodson.) [Edited 5/7/10 18:02pm] me either Yup, they talked about it on the Bar Kays Unsung episode on TV One. [Edited 5/7/10 20:30pm] JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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Paris9748430 said: nursev said: me either Yup, they talked about it on the Bar Kays Unsung episode on TV One. Oh I see So Sisquo's dad was a Barkay-the things you find out on the Org | |
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nursev said: Paris9748430 said: Yup, they talked about it on the Bar Kays Unsung episode on TV One. Oh I see So Sisquo's dad was a Barkay-the things you find out on the Org Sisqo isn't really Larry's son. I think someone's saying they're similar enough where Larry could be his Dad. JERKIN' EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!! | |
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Paris9748430 said: nursev said: Oh I see So Sisquo's dad was a Barkay-the things you find out on the Org Sisqo isn't really Larry's son. I think someone's saying they're similar enough where Larry could be his Dad. Okay cool-thanks for explaining that | |
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PurpleLove7 said: TheVoid said: I don't know about that, but Rick could never hate Prince as much as Prince hates his fans.
I wouldn't say he "hates" us but you TheVoid, this sh!t is crazy tired ...  | |
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carlcranshaw said: Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles.
I had no idea Rick got his style from Sisqo's Dad. (Larry Dodson.) [Edited 5/7/10 18:02pm] Prince AND Rick stole the ruffles from Adam Ant, who stole it from Sly Stone, who stole it from The Beatles, who stole it from George Washington & Benedict Arnold (two men that hated each other more than Prince & Rick ever did). Just saying. | |
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TonyVanDam said: carlcranshaw said: Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles.
I had no idea Rick got his style from Sisqo's Dad. (Larry Dodson.) [Edited 5/7/10 18:02pm] Prince AND Rick stole the ruffles from Adam Ant, who stole it from Sly Stone, who stole it from The Beatles, who stole it from George Washington & Benedict Arnold (two men that hated each other more than Prince & Rick ever did). Just saying. That's humorous and quite true. And of course Adam got some of his inspiration elsewhere as well. 
But as a variation of the "MJ changed music. Quincy changed blonds." quote I'll take poetic license and say: "Prince stole Vanity. Rick stole the ruffles." [Edited 5/15/10 20:14pm] "The first time I saw the cover of Dirty Mind in the early 80s I thought, 'Is this some drag queen ripping on Freddie Prinze?'" - Some guy on The Gear Page | |
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laurarichardson said: aarontj said: Rick James use to say many things about many celebrities, doesn't mean is true. BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. RIP Rick James. Long live the King of funk: Prince. "BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. Been saying this for years. Rick was smoking some good weed because the two only had the fact that were black and controversial in common. The look and the music were totally different. I know, but the vibe of some Prince songs remind me of rick james, they dont sound exactly the same, I repeat for the slow ones, THEY DONT SOUND EXACTLY THE SAME. | |
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There is no such thing as originality anyways. Everyone takes from something, someone, to get their inspiration. I just think Rick was mad Prince passed him | |
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Erika2k8 said: laurarichardson said: "BTW there isn't one Prince track or style that look or sound like RJ. Been saying this for years. Rick was smoking some good weed because the two only had the fact that were black and controversial in common. The look and the music were totally different. I know, but the vibe of some Prince songs remind me of rick james, they dont sound exactly the same, I repeat for the slow ones, THEY DONT SOUND EXACTLY THE SAME. ----- Not even the same vibe with these two.  | |
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according to dr funkenberry's latest 'wrap up' prince was code named Rick at the time gala. he had Rick on his dressing room door to ensure his privacy..Rick!  | |
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Paris9748430 said: nursev said: Oh I see So Sisquo's dad was a Barkay-the things you find out on the Org Sisqo isn't really Larry's son. I think someone's saying they're similar enough where Larry could be his Dad. Oh damn, cuz I was about to say. surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water
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laurarichardson said: Erika2k8 said: I know, but the vibe of some Prince songs remind me of rick james, they dont sound exactly the same, I repeat for the slow ones, THEY DONT SOUND EXACTLY THE SAME. ----- Not even the same vibe with these two. Well then thats your opinion, not mine ..what a controller
I kinda like it   [Edited 5/8/10 13:09pm] | |
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Erika2k8 said: laurarichardson said: ----- Not even the same vibe with these two. Well then thats your opinion, not mine ..what a controller
I kinda like it
[Edited 5/8/10 13:09pm] ----- Wow I express my opinion and I am a controller. Get off the drugs because you got to be on them if you any similarity in P and Rick's music. If anything later on in the late 80s Rick stole P's song and clothes. | |
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