:New Pic From DrFunkenberry
link http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

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Former PRINCE & The Revolution member Bobby Z. had a heart attack earlier this month. He has since been released and is back home. His former boss has a special treat in mind for him and fans.

PRINCE will be funking up the Oracle Arena next week in Oakland and PRINCE and company are rushing to get a new “Cali4nia” tour book ready for opening night! Tickets are selling fast, so you better hurry.

The shot above taken from the Parade era featuring PRINCE, Bobby Z., & Wendy Melvoin will be in the new version of the tour book. Also, other shots taken at PRINCE’s recording studio Paisley Park and his run of sold out shows at Madison Square Garden will be featured as well.

PRINCE & The New Power Generation wants Bobby Z. to come out soon to join the tour and play “Purple Rain” with him.

Prince had this to say exclusively to DrFunkenberry.com;

“Nobody plays drums on the song “Purple Rain” like Bobby. Never flashy or loud, he plays like a slow burn love song. Bobby’s way of playing made each live rendition of the song better than the last.”

[Edited 2/19/11 7:32am]

Fantastic

lol "cali4nia"

i love the pic. the reflection in his black aviators looks so kewl lol

and do you think theres a reason hes got his hand on wendys picture like that?

or.. a reason why he seems to like having his picture taken in front of pictures from his past? (like the controversy poster)

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OMG Princey, u look so devine....perfection

CHRISLUV92 said:

THink this will be a poster 4 sale at concert?

OMG i hope so, i must have it, NO!!!! I simply MUST have it!!!! It will be at the centre of my alter of purple

Cool that Bobby is on the mend.

Pretty cool picture and if that's a new poster 4 sale at the concerts then I'll need it!

You know, i feel a little mini Revolution reunion coming up. Wendy & Lisa arn't exactly against performing with Prince are they? its happened a few times since Reflection on Tavis Smiley in 2004. Sheila E is on stage ALOT these days...

It could happen!

I love it.

Love the pics in the background. Love Wendy. Love Bobby. Love Parade. Love B&W.

A lot of love.

I love "Cali4nia" too

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dyvrdown said:

Well, fuck me upside down...

that picture is ACE!!!

Who's going? Who's willing to purchase and mail for those of us that MUST HAVE that poster? Prince...get your house in order regarding a possible reunion of some kind. Life's too short; just do it. Please?

*Didn't notice the invite. I apologize. Just do it.

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i am so happy

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh

That Picture is SWEET

That's what I'm talking about

And those words concerning Bobby Z, 2 all the Bobby Z haters:finger:

So far the whole 20Ten thing has been really exciting for me, no videos but I hope Prince let's an exlosion of creativity come out of this, and reconnect with all his former band members

And 2 all the people that KEEP saying Prince doesn't look back, Prince doesn't look back ??

OldFriends4Sale said:

CocoRock said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

That Picture is SWEET

That's what I'm talking about

And those words concerning Bobby Z, 2 all the Bobby Z haters:finger:

So far the whole 20Ten thing has been really exciting for me, no videos but I hope Prince let's an exlosion of creativity come out of this, and reconnect with all his former band members

Who's "hating" on Bobby?

omg the threads where he gets torn down saying he can't play drums, he only hits cymbals

OldFriends4Sale said:

CocoRock said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

omg the threads where he gets torn down saying he can't play drums, he only hits cymbals

OK, gotcha. I thought you meant on this thread. I think Bobby is quite "adequate" as a drummer. While not spectacular, he could keep up with Prince.

right, and that's what Prince is saying why he says No one played Purple Rain like Bobby I love Prince's expression:Never flashy or loud, he plays like a slow burn love song.

OldFriends4Sale said:

Oh shit!

Am I the only person thinking he misses the Revolution and might.... .

CocoRock said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

right, and that's what Prince is saying why he says No one played Purple Rain like Bobby I love Prince's expression:Never flashy or loud, he plays like a slow burn love song.

Yeah, read that. But I meant in general. Prince was using programmed triggers more than most artists during Bobby's tenure. He had to be a solid drummer to keep the beat and stay on top of that technological aspect.

I well he used the program triggers mostly during the 1999 & Purple Rain years for that sound and feel. Parade was mostly back to organic.

Bobby was raw from 1977-1981 Wasn't it Controversy when Prince told him to learn to work with the programming and linn?

Yeah I agree in order to work with it you have to be solid, and he was. The off tour shows usually were always more loose and less programmed too

Just by the way Prince has his hand near Wendy's heart, shows that he still hold her dear in his feelings for her.

Nice pic, story and message. Particularly the PR drum description.

joyinrepetition said:

Just by the way Prince has his hand near Wendy's heart, shows that he still hold her dear in his feelings for her.

Yes, you are right, that is what that must mean. You should be a detective.

Don't start this "he touched his nose it must mean something" shit.

xlr8r said:

Don't start this "he touched his nose it must mean something" shit.

I was thinking the same thing.

I thought ohshit! This thead is going to go "Misty" and "Sista" any second now!

^^^ LOL