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Prince: Inside the Music and the Masks by Ronin Ro Has anyone here (the org) read it?? ... Sounds promising. | |
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Review"Did 10 years of researching the enigmatic Prince pay off? You bet. For much of the 1980s, Prince was arguably the most important pop musician on the planet. He wasn't an originator, however, but a sponge who could take bits and pieces from different genres and manage to create something uniquely his own. The fact that he could sing well, play expertly on several instruments and wear the hell out of skin-tight leotards didn't hurt either. Considering his sales figures, influence and huge, albeit admittedly inconsistent discography, it's surprising that nobody has delivered a noteworthy Prince bio...until now. Veteran journalist Ro (Dr. Dre: The Biography, 2007, etc.) spent a decade researching this book—which shouldn't surprise Prince's fans, as the man is notoriously private—and it was worth it, as he was able to get vital information, opinions and anecdotes from Prince's close and not-so-close associates, everybody from sidemen to record-label execs. (Unsurprisingly, the man himself did not grant Ro access.) By utilizing verbatim dialogue, the book often reads like a novel; granted, some readers may doubt the veracity of every piece of dialogue, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. The author has an obvious affection for Prince's work, but he maintains enough objectivity to be credible. An energetic, detailed balance of reportage and criticism about an icon of his era."—Kirkus Reviews Product DescriptionA fascinating, authoritative biography of one of the most commercial, controversial, and influential musicians of all time
Prince is the first book to give full treatment to this 30-year career of epic proportions. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince's rise from anonymity in the late 70s, to his catapult to stardom in the 80s, to his reemergence in the 21st century as both an artistic icon and a starmaker. Ro chronicles the music, showing how Prince and his albums helped define and inspire a generation. Along the way, Prince confronted labels, fostered other young talents, and took ownership of his music, making a profound mark on the entertainment industry and pop culture. In this authoritative biography, Ro digs deep to reveal the man behind some of the most important music of our time.
About the Author RONIN RO has written for USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, MTV, Rolling Stone, and Playboy. He has written eight books about the entertainment industry.
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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I read his Dr. dre book and it was very good albeit a little too subjective on the music. |
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Thanks.
Hoping to hear from someone here though. | |
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Anybody??? | |
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I read this book a couple of months ago. Nice book, but nothing new I AM LOOKING FOR USED PRINCE CONCERT TICKETS ... https://www.facebook.com/...erttickets | |
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Really, even after 10 years of research?!
Is there a better book (of that type) you can recommend? | |
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P.S. I haven't read DMSR or Days Of Wild so it would be new to me. | |
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I'm going to buy it. Ronin Ro is a great author, I've been a fan since his Death Row Records book "Have Gun, Will Travel" came out a decade ago or so. |
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moderatorAlso, since it is the most recent, wouldn't it be the most up to date? | |
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not really, it ends with the Target release Lotsflow3r.
Even Jason Drapers' book Chaos, Disorder and Revolution ends with the 20ten release and tour (even though this book is just an updated shorter version from Prince The Vault).
Ronin Ro's book is a great book to read, just not spectacular, I prefer reading Dez Dickerson's book and Per Nilsen's DanceMusicSexRomance I AM LOOKING FOR USED PRINCE CONCERT TICKETS ... https://www.facebook.com/...erttickets | |
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cheers | |
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Okay, what is widely regarded as the best book around? One that covers the same or similar to what's in DMSR but, brings us up to the present day, or, close to it.
I have got my eye on Prince: Life and Times. | |
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picked up this and the nile rodgers one from the library to readNick Ashford was someone I greatly admired, had the honor of knowing, and was the real-life inspiration for Cowboy Curtis' hair. RIP Nick. - Pee Wee Herman | |
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it's a nice read. go check it out. | |
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Life & Times is just based on the Per Nilsen books and brings nothing new to the table. It looks pretty with it's suede cover and colour pictures, but it's nothing special. Nice addition for a new fan though, and if you can get it cheap then all the better.
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Jill Jones is talkin shit about Ro lol "Climb in my fur." | |
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Yeah? What did she say? I'm not on her fb or anything. |
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Busy doin' something close to nothing | |
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Wow.
Didn't see that one on Ronin's page lol. |
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reading and loving it. | |
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yes...i saw that on fb....i ordered the book from amazon ...hasnt arrived yet but i am sending it back after reading that pish he came out with....and alan leeds...who is known for being a level headed guy...had a go at him as well for thanking him in his book for his help but he didnt even talk to the guy ???...chancer.. | |
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Jill Jones seems like a cool chick who probably dated Prince for awhile but never fell in love with him, so didn't feel all hurt and jilted when he moved on. | |
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no comment "Climb in my fur." | |
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^ Yes, i think JJ def. was in love with him, they did a great album together though!
As to the book - just arrived so will read it....looks promising...nice cover. [Edited 11/19/11 5:58am] | |
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rap said: Also, since it is the most recent, wouldn't it be the most up to date? Any biography on anybody who is still alive is bound to be dated as soon as it comes out! That is why George Clinton never wanted his (auto)biography published. Makes it seem as if his life is over. I just finished "Say it Loud! My memories of James Brown soul brother #1" by Don Rhodes who knew James personally. First book I know of that describes his entire life. Let's hope that in Prince's case it will be a while before the definitive book is written! | |
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Readable so far...however big mistake on P.39 - he says Do Me Baby was released on Prince (1979) when we all know it was from Controversy (1981)...... | |
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