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[Edited 6/24/11 13:56pm]

muleFunk said:

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

Another version of the same interview by a different paper via the Doc.

damage control?

Efan said:

Timmy84 said:

No this just makes him look more crazy. I doubt he even believes what comes out of his mouth. Yeah he really met some Muslims. RIGHT.

It's some totally weird shit. How do you go from "Hey, Prince, what do you like to do in your time off?" to "You know what I love about my time off? Burqas! I never see enough burqas when I'm strolling about!"

Heh I don't know. Who knows what goes inside his head? Must be the numbers from the internet lol

Timmy84 said:

Efan said:

I think this is actually worse (more offensive) than the original Guardian quote.

No this just makes him look more crazy. I doubt he even believes what comes out of his mouth. Yeah he really met some Muslims. RIGHT.

You know?!

WaterInYourBath said:

Prince said:

First of all it's lazy. Then/secondly it's as if you've erased/ruined/wiped out the original version. This only happens only in music. Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book? Do you want to hear somebody else singing 'Kiss'? Not me.

Everyone who has read this quote and goes to his future concerts should start booing/jeering very loudly every time he starts playing other artists' songs. Seriously.

I know right?

2elijah said:

muleFunk said:

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

Another version of the same interview by a different paper via the Doc.

I'll post it for you..

Sides 2 Every Story When It Comes 2 Prince

www.drfunkenberry.com

So, Prince is getting ready to embark on a European tour that actually kicks off with dates in Canada this weekend. For the European tour, Prince did 3 interviews we are told. 2 of them at the same time. 1 was with the Guardian and Le Parisian both interviewing him at the same time.

The Guardian had quoted Prince...or mis-quoted....as it did not go into detail of what his answer or answers were. Since Prince does not allow recording devices, this does some times happen. We are running what the Le Parisian wrote as it is more detailed and has more length to Prince's answers to the questions he was asked;

We almost fainted when he heard on the phone: "It's for tomorrow. Get ready. "A few days before his unique concert at Stade de France on June 30, Prince is visiting Paris. And he wanted to talk. The incredible news - we have not slept all night - will be confirmed: "Be there at 19.00 hours.(7pm)

Not allowed to record anything. If he likes you, you have time. "Go to a selected restaurant near the Champs-Elysees. Feverish, we are led into an empty room upstairs. An hour passes. Suddenly, Prince appears. Alone, without bodyguards or entourage. Smiling, all in black, a silver chain around his neck, he tends a firm handshake, apologizes for being late, asks "How are you? "And" What's there fun to do tonight in Paris? "Sits on the bench, ordering a green tea," Go, discussions. "

You played at the Zenith, Bercy, the Parc des Princes. Stade de France ... is the missing one from your list of conquests?

Prince. The thing is, I have a group of incredible quality. It's like a basketball all star team: each one is a champion in their field. When we play together, there is such an overflow of energy it takes at least a stadium/stage to greet it.

What will the show look like on 30th June?

"There will be many surprises. What I can tell you is that by playing in New York and Los Angeles it resulted in a very controlled show. This stage is at the end."

We know that you rehearse a lot. How do you work with your group?
"I love being a tyrant (smile). But with love. I ask from them a very high level of excellence, but they are also perfectionists."

What do you remember of the 1980's?

"Michael (Editor's note: Jackson) and I appeared at a time when there was nothing. On MTV, there was nothing. People dressed like they were going to the supermarket. We were the exceptions."

Are you nostalgic for that time?

"Sometimes yes. Sometimes I see the shirts/clothes that I was wearing. But musically, no. I play more guitar, I sing better, I am a better arranger."

Are you working on a new album?
"I no longer records songs. I do not want to record as long as the crisis in the music industry will not be resolved. No one earns money. I'll go to the White House to discuss with the government the issues on copyright. It's the Wild West. Everything must be clean."

But you had been one of the first artists to use the Internet ...
"Yes, but at that time, we made money."

You very early on went to war against the record companies ...
"A record company boss told me, straight in the eye: "But, Prince, you do still believe that our goal is to make you earn money? "I was accused of distributing my album" Planet Earth "with an English newspaper, but it allowed me to reach 2 million people. I fought for control over my records. From there, no one dictated to me what I should do."

Is it true that you have hundreds of songs in your files?
"That's true. I listen to some of them with my band and they give me feedback on them."

What do you do between concerts/shows/gigs?
"I study. I learn. I like to talk to people. In all the countries I go to, I meet the people. For example I'm going back to/returning to Morocco. I really like the Muslim culture. I don't understand what people have against veiled women/women in bhurkhas. How can you stop people dressing how/the way they want to?"

The people you meet are they very intimidated by you?
"No, I am very easy to access. Here, for example, do you feel uncomfortable with me? No! Celebrity means nothing in reality, we are all the same."

When you are in Paris, what do you do?
"I go out at night. During the day I can not. The days when I could still walk the streets without being harassed by the paparazzi are long gone."

It seems/would appear you don't like your songs being covered?
"First of all it's lazy. Then/secondly its as if you've erased/ruined/wiped out the original version. This only happens only in music. Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book? Do you want to hear somebody else singing 'Kiss'? Not me."

You don't have any wrinkles (you haven't aged a bit), what's your secret?

"Time is a spiritual thing (you're as young as you feel). God doesn't count the passing years. He doesn't have any date of birth in the Bible. I don't celebrate my birthdays any more. If you stay active, if you learn new things (keep learning), if you travel, then you stay young."

2 interviews. Done at the same time. Yet, one has more fuller answers and more attention to detail. Very interesting. Was there an agenda? I rather Prince talk about music and performances all day long. It's like watching Michael Jordan. I care about his skills on the court. Could care less that he loves McDonalds and wears Hanes underwear. Calvin Kleins are softer Michael, just for the record.

So what do you all think happened here? I am glad there was some clarification and not just sound bites.-Dr.FB

[Edited 6/24/11 13:28pm]

Then he SHOULD allow recorders. Kinda crazy to bitch about being misquoted if you don't allow actual quotes...lol.

"Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book?" any idea how crazy THAT sounds? The movie IS a version of the book...lol. And I'm sure they will reboot the movies in 10 years...

You know what, I just thought / remembered, Prince when he was with Mayte she had the Middle Eastern / Arabia speaking vibe goin' so P had a 'taste' of the culture back then. She was callin' herself a Egyptian Princess during the Era / Album so this interview is not too far off. Maybe Mayte and P are gettin' back together ...

I'm kiddin' ...

2elijah said:

muleFunk said:

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

Another version of the same interview by a different paper via the Doc.

I'll post it for you..

Sides 2 Every Story When It Comes 2 Prince

www.drfunkenberry.com

So, Prince is getting ready to embark on a European tour that actually kicks off with dates in Canada this weekend. For the European tour, Prince did 3 interviews we are told. 2 of them at the same time. 1 was with the Guardian and Le Parisian both interviewing him at the same time.

The Guardian had quoted Prince...or mis-quoted....as it did not go into detail of what his answer or answers were. Since Prince does not allow recording devices, this does some times happen. We are running what the Le Parisian wrote as it is more detailed and has more length to Prince's answers to the questions he was asked;

We almost fainted when he heard on the phone: "It's for tomorrow. Get ready. "A few days before his unique concert at Stade de France on June 30, Prince is visiting Paris. And he wanted to talk. The incredible news - we have not slept all night - will be confirmed: "Be there at 19.00 hours.(7pm)

Not allowed to record anything. If he likes you, you have time. "Go to a selected restaurant near the Champs-Elysees. Feverish, we are led into an empty room upstairs. An hour passes. Suddenly, Prince appears. Alone, without bodyguards or entourage. Smiling, all in black, a silver chain around his neck, he tends a firm handshake, apologizes for being late, asks "How are you? "And" What's there fun to do tonight in Paris? "Sits on the bench, ordering a green tea," Go, discussions. "

You played at the Zenith, Bercy, the Parc des Princes. Stade de France ... is the missing one from your list of conquests?

Prince. The thing is, I have a group of incredible quality. It's like a basketball all star team: each one is a champion in their field. When we play together, there is such an overflow of energy it takes at least a stadium/stage to greet it.

What will the show look like on 30th June?

"There will be many surprises. What I can tell you is that by playing in New York and Los Angeles it resulted in a very controlled show. This stage is at the end."

We know that you rehearse a lot. How do you work with your group?
"I love being a tyrant (smile). But with love. I ask from them a very high level of excellence, but they are also perfectionists."

What do you remember of the 1980's?

"Michael (Editor's note: Jackson) and I appeared at a time when there was nothing. On MTV, there was nothing. People dressed like they were going to the supermarket. We were the exceptions."

Are you nostalgic for that time?

"Sometimes yes. Sometimes I see the shirts/clothes that I was wearing. But musically, no. I play more guitar, I sing better, I am a better arranger."

Are you working on a new album?
"I no longer records songs. I do not want to record as long as the crisis in the music industry will not be resolved. No one earns money. I'll go to the White House to discuss with the government the issues on copyright. It's the Wild West. Everything must be clean."

But you had been one of the first artists to use the Internet ...
"Yes, but at that time, we made money."

You very early on went to war against the record companies ...
"A record company boss told me, straight in the eye: "But, Prince, you do still believe that our goal is to make you earn money? "I was accused of distributing my album" Planet Earth "with an English newspaper, but it allowed me to reach 2 million people. I fought for control over my records. From there, no one dictated to me what I should do."

Is it true that you have hundreds of songs in your files?
"That's true. I listen to some of them with my band and they give me feedback on them."

What do you do between concerts/shows/gigs?
"I study. I learn. I like to talk to people. In all the countries I go to, I meet the people. For example I'm going back to/returning to Morocco. I really like the Muslim culture. I don't understand what people have against veiled women/women in bhurkhas. How can you stop people dressing how/the way they want to?"

The people you meet are they very intimidated by you?
"No, I am very easy to access. Here, for example, do you feel uncomfortable with me? No! Celebrity means nothing in reality, we are all the same."

When you are in Paris, what do you do?
"I go out at night. During the day I can not. The days when I could still walk the streets without being harassed by the paparazzi are long gone."

It seems/would appear you don't like your songs being covered?
"First of all it's lazy. Then/secondly its as if you've erased/ruined/wiped out the original version. This only happens only in music. Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book? Do you want to hear somebody else singing 'Kiss'? Not me."

You don't have any wrinkles (you haven't aged a bit), what's your secret?

"Time is a spiritual thing (you're as young as you feel). God doesn't count the passing years. He doesn't have any date of birth in the Bible. I don't celebrate my birthdays any more. If you stay active, if you learn new things (keep learning), if you travel, then you stay young."

2 interviews. Done at the same time. Yet, one has more fuller answers and more attention to detail. Very interesting. Was there an agenda? I rather Prince talk about music and performances all day long. It's like watching Michael Jordan. I care about his skills on the court. Could care less that he loves McDonalds and wears Hanes underwear. Calvin Kleins are softer Michael, just for the record.

So what do you all think happened here? I am glad there was some clarification and not just sound bites.-Dr.FB

[Edited 6/24/11 13:28pm]

Ah once again prince goes off the deep end (AGAIN!) and then he flies off the handle (AGAIN) gotta luv him,gotta luv him! Get out of the jw's already ur brain has gone 2 mush!

Now Dr funkenbery's version to me is so much less offensive and better. But is this one also legit though? Crikey I dont know what to believe anymore.

catpark said:

Now Dr funkenbery's version to me is so much less offensive and better. But is this one also legit though? Crikey I dont know what to believe anymore.

No it's not.

And again it's weird how this seemingly hater of the internet is going to an online source to give a "full detailed" view. Uh-huh, like that's any better.

catpark said:

Now Dr funkenbery's version to me is so much less offensive and better. But is this one also legit though? Crikey I dont know what to believe anymore.

he did a interview for 2 newspapers at the same time... So yeah, I also don't know what 2 believe anymore.. lol

2elijah said:

muleFunk said:

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

Another version of the same interview by a different paper via the Doc.

I'll post it for you..

Sides 2 Every Story When It Comes 2 Prince

www.drfunkenberry.com

So, Prince is getting ready to embark on a European tour that actually kicks off with dates in Canada this weekend. For the European tour, Prince did 3 interviews we are told. 2 of them at the same time. 1 was with the Guardian and Le Parisian both interviewing him at the same time.

The Guardian had quoted Prince...or mis-quoted....as it did not go into detail of what his answer or answers were. Since Prince does not allow recording devices, this does some times happen. We are running what the Le Parisian wrote as it is more detailed and has more length to Prince's answers to the questions he was asked;

We almost fainted when he heard on the phone: "It's for tomorrow. Get ready. "A few days before his unique concert at Stade de France on June 30, Prince is visiting Paris. And he wanted to talk. The incredible news - we have not slept all night - will be confirmed: "Be there at 19.00 hours.(7pm)

Not allowed to record anything. If he likes you, you have time. "Go to a selected restaurant near the Champs-Elysees. Feverish, we are led into an empty room upstairs. An hour passes. Suddenly, Prince appears. Alone, without bodyguards or entourage. Smiling, all in black, a silver chain around his neck, he tends a firm handshake, apologizes for being late, asks "How are you? "And" What's there fun to do tonight in Paris? "Sits on the bench, ordering a green tea," Go, discussions. "

You played at the Zenith, Bercy, the Parc des Princes. Stade de France ... is the missing one from your list of conquests?

Prince. The thing is, I have a group of incredible quality. It's like a basketball all star team: each one is a champion in their field. When we play together, there is such an overflow of energy it takes at least a stadium/stage to greet it.

What will the show look like on 30th June?

"There will be many surprises. What I can tell you is that by playing in New York and Los Angeles it resulted in a very controlled show. This stage is at the end."

We know that you rehearse a lot. How do you work with your group?
"I love being a tyrant (smile). But with love. I ask from them a very high level of excellence, but they are also perfectionists."

What do you remember of the 1980's?

"Michael (Editor's note: Jackson) and I appeared at a time when there was nothing. On MTV, there was nothing. People dressed like they were going to the supermarket. We were the exceptions."

Are you nostalgic for that time?

"Sometimes yes. Sometimes I see the shirts/clothes that I was wearing. But musically, no. I play more guitar, I sing better, I am a better arranger."

Are you working on a new album?
"I no longer records songs. I do not want to record as long as the crisis in the music industry will not be resolved. No one earns money. I'll go to the White House to discuss with the government the issues on copyright. It's the Wild West. Everything must be clean."

But you had been one of the first artists to use the Internet ...
"Yes, but at that time, we made money."

You very early on went to war against the record companies ...
"A record company boss told me, straight in the eye: "But, Prince, you do still believe that our goal is to make you earn money? "I was accused of distributing my album" Planet Earth "with an English newspaper, but it allowed me to reach 2 million people. I fought for control over my records. From there, no one dictated to me what I should do."

Is it true that you have hundreds of songs in your files?
"That's true. I listen to some of them with my band and they give me feedback on them."

What do you do between concerts/shows/gigs?
"I study. I learn. I like to talk to people. In all the countries I go to, I meet the people. For example I'm going back to/returning to Morocco. I really like the Muslim culture. I don't understand what people have against veiled women/women in bhurkhas. How can you stop people dressing how/the way they want to?"

The people you meet are they very intimidated by you?
"No, I am very easy to access. Here, for example, do you feel uncomfortable with me? No! Celebrity means nothing in reality, we are all the same."

When you are in Paris, what do you do?
"I go out at night. During the day I can not. The days when I could still walk the streets without being harassed by the paparazzi are long gone."

It seems/would appear you don't like your songs being covered?
"First of all it's lazy. Then/secondly its as if you've erased/ruined/wiped out the original version. This only happens only in music. Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book? Do you want to hear somebody else singing 'Kiss'? Not me."

You don't have any wrinkles (you haven't aged a bit), what's your secret?

"Time is a spiritual thing (you're as young as you feel). God doesn't count the passing years. He doesn't have any date of birth in the Bible. I don't celebrate my birthdays any more. If you stay active, if you learn new things (keep learning), if you travel, then you stay young."

2 interviews. Done at the same time. Yet, one has more fuller answers and more attention to detail. Very interesting. Was there an agenda? I rather Prince talk about music and performances all day long. It's like watching Michael Jordan. I care about his skills on the court. Could care less that he loves McDonalds and wears Hanes underwear. Calvin Kleins are softer Michael, just for the record.

So what do you all think happened here? I am glad there was some clarification and not just sound bites.-Dr.FB

[Edited 6/24/11 13:28pm]

He's got two sides and they're both nuts.

electricberet said:

2elijah said:

[Edited 6/24/11 13:28pm]

He's got two sides and they're both nuts.

Yeah he should've changed that lyric from "and they're both friends" to "and they're both nuts".

laurarichardson said:

NouveauDance said:

That is probably the most pathetic and disheartening thing I've ever read from Prince.

What a fucking cretin.

While I do not agree with the tenets of Islam millions of people are practicing Muslims. If Prince agrees with one of the core beliefs that does not make him or those millions of people cretins. Some of you guys need to get off of this hating of religion and realize people have the freedom to worship as they please. As far as Prince being for the submission of woman I guess you have not been listening to his music over the last 30 odd years. He always came off as a knuckle dragging type of guy. I think he is the last guy that would be at a woman’s equality rally.

I agree with the first part of what you said about Islam, though I have no problems with the tenets of that religion or any other if it serves an intended purpose in people's lvies. And I do get how some might think Prince isn't the biggest champion of woman's rights when it comes to his romantic relationships or his early presentation of women as sex kittens.

However, lyrically his songs have never degraded women in the ways that others have, which is one reason why I think so many women love listening to even his racier material. Also, for decades Prince has employed women as musicians and managers, designers, stylists, sound engineers, etc. He has not been afraid to place women upfront in his bands. They were not all in the Vanity 6 vein. Look at Sheila, Gayle, Candy, Rhonda, Wendy, Lisa, Ida, Rosie, Bonnie, Liv, Shelby, Tamar, etc. They have all been showcased positively for their talent and not as just womenfolk or window dressing. None of them were relegated to the background or subservient positions to the men in the band. He has helped many women take their careers to the next level. So I don't think he is as big a chauvinist as some think.

[Edited 6/24/11 14:45pm]

Timmy84 said:

catpark said:

Now Dr funkenbery's version to me is so much less offensive and better. But is this one also legit though? Crikey I dont know what to believe anymore.

No it's not.

And again it's weird how this seemingly hater of the internet is going to an online source to give a "full detailed" view. Uh-huh, like that's any better.

Oh yeah didnt think of that!

jus que the song.... .'lets give them something to talk about...."

catpark said:

Timmy84 said:

No it's not.

And again it's weird how this seemingly hater of the internet is going to an online source to give a "full detailed" view. Uh-huh, like that's any better.

Oh yeah didnt think of that!

I think both versions caught the gist of what he was saying. He likes it when women wear burqas. How to accomplish that goal got lost in translation, I guess.

WaterInYourBath said:

Prince said:

First of all it's lazy. Then/secondly it's as if you've erased/ruined/wiped out the original version. This only happens only in music. Can you imagine if everybody did their own version of the Harry Potter film or book? Do you want to hear somebody else singing 'Kiss'? Not me.

Everyone who has read this quote and goes to his future concerts should start booing/jeering very loudly every time he starts playing other artists' songs. Seriously.

I think his comment is related to recording the music not performing it live. Also, why would one boo an artist for covering a song at a concert? That is juvenile. He is entitled to his beliefs about other people recording his music. Why should we boo or jeer an artist we paid money to see perform live? If someone feels so strongly about this opinion, they should just stay at home.

xLiberiangirl said:

catpark said:

Now Dr funkenbery's version to me is so much less offensive and better. But is this one also legit though? Crikey I dont know what to believe anymore.

he did a interview for 2 newspapers at the same time... So yeah, I also don't know what 2 believe anymore.. lol

Yeah its confusing alright....I smell bs from somewhere but who from?

bellanoche said:

WaterInYourBath said:

Everyone who has read this quote and goes to his future concerts should start booing/jeering very loudly every time he starts playing other artists' songs. Seriously.

I think his comment is related to recording the music not performing it live. Also, why would one boo an artist for covering a song at a concert? That is juvenile. He is entitled to his beliefs about other people recording his music. Why should we boo or jeer an artist we paid money to see perform live? If someone feels so strongly about this opinion, they should just stay at home.

Because it's alright if Prince does it but if anyone just as talented like say, maybe, oh who, Foo Fighters or Nine Inch Nails did it, then "oh that's wrong because no one can do my songs!" I share his sentiment over Glee but come the fuck on lol I love Robyn's cover of "Jack U Off" but if Prince did "Let's Get It On" and I'm not feeling it. Oh yeah I got a right to jeer just like he got the right to say "don't sing my shit". Right now, someone posted a thread about some Bosnian singer stealing "When Doves Cry". He needs to get on that. Oh wait, he don't have a computer or a phone, oh I forgot. My bad.

bellanoche said:

WaterInYourBath said:

Everyone who has read this quote and goes to his future concerts should start booing/jeering very loudly every time he starts playing other artists' songs. Seriously.

I think his comment is related to recording the music not performing it live. Also, why would one boo an artist for covering a song at a concert? That is juvenile. He is entitled to his beliefs about other people recording his music. Why should we boo or jeer an artist we paid money to see perform live? If someone feels so strongly about this opinion, they should just stay at home.

What part are you unclear about? Prince does not like people covering his music period - recorded or live. The end of it. He doesn't like people giving out covers of his music for free and he doesn't like artists to pay tribute to his legacy.

He does, however, feel compelled to carry on the legacy of his predecessors. And that reflects poorly on both him and his idols.

electricberet said:

catpark said:

Oh yeah didnt think of that!

I think both versions caught the gist of what he was saying. He likes it when women wear burqas. How to accomplish that goal got lost in translation, I guess.

hhhhdmt said:

JudasLChrist said:

Bullshit, I think Islam is dangerous. Westerners don't often get this, cause our religious crazys aren't as nearly as batshit crazy as they are in Iran and North Africa, etc...but it is the truth.

sorry, but your post is bullshit, and you are just another brainwashed westerner who will believe anything you are told. These wars (particularly the one in Iraq) are mainly about oil and religon is just an excuse to invade these countries for resources.

It is funny that so many people on this thread have called Prince crazy, stupid, etc. However, I have read some of the most ignorant, close-minded remarks on this thread that I have ever seen on the Org and that is saying something because this place is typically chock full of stupidity when it comes to attitudes about Prince.

[Edited 6/24/11 14:48pm]

catpark said:

electricberet said:

I think both versions caught the gist of what he was saying. He likes it when women wear burqas. How to accomplish that goal got lost in translation, I guess.

he wished us all nuded in the 80s now he wants us to wear burqas

I think he wants women to be nude inside their burqas. Makes things faster once he gets them to his harem.

I'm home now, and i'm still bored.

electricberet said:

catpark said:

he wished us all nuded in the 80s now he wants us to wear burqas

I think he wants women to be nude inside their burqas. Makes things faster once he gets them to his harem.

NuPwrSoul said:

muleFunk said:

http://www.drfunkenberry.com/

Another version of the same interview by a different paper via the Doc.

damage control?

Very possible.

What disturbs me is people take what they see on the web as gospel. It's to the point that everything is taken literally or out of context.

Then the public makes a mountain out of a molehill. In the grand scheme of things regardless to his point or what was said or meant this is small.

Good to see you are still around to bring balance to the Force !

bellanoche said:

laurarichardson said:

While I do not agree with the tenets of Islam millions of people are practicing Muslims. If Prince agrees with one of the core beliefs that does not make him or those millions of people cretins. Some of you guys need to get off of this hating of religion and realize people have the freedom to worship as they please. As far as Prince being for the submission of woman I guess you have not been listening to his music over the last 30 odd years. He always came off as a knuckle dragging type of guy. I think he is the last guy that would be at a woman’s equality rally.

I agree with the first part of what you said about Islam, though I have no problems with the tenets of that religion or any other if it serves an intended purpose in people's lvies. And I do get how some might think Prince isn't the biggest champion of woman's rights when it comes to his romantic relationships or his early presentation of women as sex kittens.

However, lyrically his songs have never degraded women in the ways that others have, which is one reason why I think so many women love listening to even his racier material. Also, for decades Prince has employed women as musicians and managers, designers, stylists, sound engineers, etc. He has not been afraid to place women upfront in his bands. They were not all in the Vanity 6 vein. Look at Sheila, Gayle, Candy, Rhonda, Wendy, Lisa, Ida, Rosie, Bonnie, Liv, Shelby, Tamar, etc. They have all been showcased positively for their talent and not as just womenfolk or window dressing. None of them were relegated to the background or subservient positions to the men in the band. He has helped many women take their careers to the next level. So I don't think he is as big a chauvinist as some think.

Good point, which is well taken.