Dude has been around 30+ years and still has a pretty good following. What is the key in your opinion to his longevity? I can't give an answer to my question. I can only say why I keep paying attention to him and the reason I do is hope. I keep hoping he'll release something new that is so good that I keep jonesing for it all the time. Kinda like a good - oh wait, this is a family show

Wait, I just had a thought. is it his live shows? Is that it? Is there more? Talk to me ORG.

Heels.

Sex sells.

It's straight up his unmatched talent, his constant release of new music, and always being on tour so he is never forgotten. Also let's not forget his Mystery, Genius and Controversial personality. I also believe he has a certain Aura around him to attract people to him.

Bathing in virgin blood......staying out of the sun.................................ummmmmmmm and spck filler......yep lots of spack filler for those fine lines and wrinkles..sand to a smooth surface...and varnish.........

Cheers

Max

Aside from the usual nip-and-tuck, botox, and hair dyes, I would assume it may have something to do with methamphetimines or even crack cocaine.


But I think this is going to hurt Prince financially in the long run.

I mean, since he's Prince, I'm assuming his entire enterage

expects him to treat when they have drug parties.

That shit gets expensive.

His strong output of the 80s...

true, his 80s output has propelled him far, but there are many popular 80s artists that haven't continued their careers with the same artistic integrity/variety (if at all). there is definitely something else going on! true talent maybe? even at a diminished power his talent is better than most (all?) modern artists.

his princeness.....

and

He works hard and plays hard. It also helps that he has a lot of talent.

kewlschool said:

He works hard and plays hard. It also helps that he has a lot of talent.

I guess it says a lot when you look at ALL the people he has worked with over the years, band members etc and he's the only one that is still revelant I suppose. Could any of his former bandmates command even a $99.00 ticket price on a tour. Probably not. None of his former band members ever get anything close to the contracts from music compaqnys like he has (eventhough he's screwed just about all of them up). Sorry but it's not the Revolution or the NPG or anyone else, it's Prince. No disrepect to any of the people he has worked with but it's Prince. He's a bad dude! Guess thats why he still doing it big.

I think reason of his longevity is the fact that he never completely satisfies me. I mean... I can (and often do) listen to his music for hours, there are hundreds of songs to choose in my ipod, and still when it's ended I don't feel I'm done with it. Which is probably why I listen to him again the next day... I don't know exactly why, but it always leaves me to crave for more. Which is why I'm still hoping for a new album, even if I have enough of his music to keep me busy for years

In a few words, he's an addiction. That's why he lasts.

His body of work keeps his diehard fans coming back for more.

not caring what MOST orgers say

He keeps on working and making stuff at a rate that no one else I can thnk of did, that includes more than just recording.

coffeebreak said:

I think reason of his longevity is the fact that he never completely satisfies me. I mean... I can (and often do) listen to his music for hours, there are hundreds of songs to choose in my ipod, and still when it's ended I don't feel I'm done with it. Which is probably why I listen to him again the next day... I don't know exactly why, but it always leaves me to crave for more. Which is why I'm still hoping for a new album, even if I have enough of his music to keep me busy for years

In a few words, he's an addiction. That's why he lasts.

Thats deep! Thank you for your post! I'd have to say this hits really home for me!

Hard work.

Talent.

Omey said:

It's straight up his unmatched talent, his constant release of new music, and always being on tour so he is never forgotten. Also let's not forget his Mystery, Genius and Controversial personality. I also believe he has a certain Aura around him to attract people to him.

Another great post! You bring up some good points that I did not think about.

Omey said:

It's straight up his unmatched talent, his constant release of new music, and always being on tour so he is never forgotten. Also let's not forget his Mystery, Genius and Controversial personality. I also believe he has a certain Aura around him to attract people to him.

Another great post! You bring up some good points that I did not think about.

thecashb said:

Dude has been around 30+ years and still has a pretty good following. What is the key in your opinion to his longevity? I can't give an answer to my question. I can only say why I keep paying attention to him and the reason I do is hope. I keep hoping he'll release something new that is so good that I keep jonesing for it all the time. Kinda like a good - oh wait, this is a family show

believe it or not. there is sufficient people out there in the general public, who still appreciate true talent, something Prince has by the ton - whether it be song writer, musician or performer - as he combines all 3 with a passion to keep going and charisma like no other on stage, probably are the key

playboy status, his work ethic, live shows & cutefunkiness

thecashb said:

kewlschool said:

He works hard and plays hard. It also helps that he has a lot of talent.

I guess it says a lot when you look at ALL the people he has worked with over the years, band members etc and he's the only one that is still revelant I suppose. Could any of his former bandmates command even a $99.00 ticket price on a tour. Probably not. None of his former band members ever get anything close to the contracts from music compaqnys like he has (eventhough he's screwed just about all of them up). Sorry but it's not the Revolution or the NPG or anyone else, it's Prince. No disrepect to any of the people he has worked with but it's Prince. He's a bad dude! Guess thats why he still doing it big.

Although, if the "Time" could have kept their name. They could have theoretically charge 100 for good seats at concerts.

funkomatic said:

kewlschool said:

thecashb said:

I guess it says a lot when you look at ALL the people he has worked with over the years, band members etc and he's the only one that is still revelant I suppose. Could any of his former bandmates command even a $99.00 ticket price on a tour. Probably not. None of his former band members ever get anything close to the contracts from music compaqnys like he has (eventhough he's screwed just about all of them up). Sorry but it's not the Revolution or the NPG or anyone else, it's Prince. No disrepect to any of the people he has worked with but it's Prince. He's a bad dude! Guess thats why he still doing it big.

Although, if the "Time" could have kept their name. They could have theoretically charge 100 for good seats at concerts.

Yep. But then again, I would have paid that price to see O7.

Probably most of the points raised above (which I haven't actually read! lol)

But at the end of the day 'We are the Key'

the brilliance of the 80s material and that hes still one of the most amazing live shows around.