blackbob said:

Very often when I tell people I love Prince, they come up with those questions like "Oh, he's still alive?!" or "Isn't he dead?" - now, that's scary. This really worries me, because a lot of people I know only know 'Purple Rain' or 'Kiss'. The majority of kids my age don't know him at all. Maybe it's a matter of where I live, but let's face it - it would be really hard to find a single person who wouldn't know MJ, and when it comes to Prince, it's not really that difficult (I've always felt so powerless about this, I mean, people! wake up! it's PRINCE! ). Besides, it's really creepy, because whenever I think about Prince's death, I get those little panic attacks, like he was my close relative...

julia319 said:

Mandingo said:

I can remember 2009 when MJ died. Yes I was sad because MJ music was the 2nd most played soundtrack to my life. But the other reason was that I thought that now , ppl would not remember MJ who had a sell out show at the O2 and showed the world that he was still the 'king of Pop' instead they would reember the accussed paedophile and plastic surgery addict who died of a drug overdose

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If Prince passed in the late 70's/early 80's he would have been rememerd as a star. A quirky talent that never reached his full potential Amy Winehouse or James Dean esque

If Prince went in the early 80's (post dirty mind) he would have been remembered like lead singer from Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott or Kurt Kobain kinda figure. You know a star, a powerhouse who had so much more to give.

If he passed in the late 80's (Post PR, SOTT, Batman) he would have been up there as an icon like Freddie mecury or Marilyn Monroe

If Prince went in the early 90's after the symbol album he ould have been up there with the rock god's, the likes of Elvis & Jimi Hendrix

After the whole hoo hah with the name change, Emancipation & other run of the mill albums I'd say P rince who passed in the early 2000's would have been rememerd as a cult figure, weirdo who changed his name and lost his way. The music would have taken 2nd place to the controversy.

So now how would he be remembered? A respected musical icon genius like Ray charles or a Count Basie bandleader or maybe as a modern day tragic Mozart figure who's brilliance and gift was often met with obstacles of ego and personal drama..

For me I will (If I outlive him) remember Prince as the greatest performer, most electrifying musician and most daring/captivating composer I have ever heard or seen. I wonder how the world will remember him.

WOW!!!

what a Daring Topic!!, but well said.....

nursev said:

well..I cried for MJ and I've never cried over a celebrity death so if im alive when Prince dies im gonna be messed up for a minute. Thats still my dude even with all the strange things he does and continues to do. His music has touched my life and that's a beautiful thing...I will truly miss him

I also weeped for days afters Michael died......

eyewishuheaven said:

This question becomes more relevant every year, much as we don't like to contemplate it. The handling of his vault is certainly a factor, but not as much as... the handling of his catalogue!

As I see it, he's in grave danger of being remembered as the sex-crazed 'squiggle' who recorded Purple Rain and Kiss. It would be nice if more of the general public could be introduced to good-sounding copies of things like DMSR, Another Lonely Christmas, Paisley Park, Mountains, Strange Relationship, Le Grind, I Wish U Heaven, etc...

That's Prince's fault. He has the choice to release all that stuff in good quality but he won't do it in the name of jehovah. So the world will remember him for being a weirdo who made Purple Rain instead of a truly gifted songwriter and musician who made more than just hits. And Prince won't have anyone else to blame for that but himself

Marrk said:

robertgeorgeakabob said:

Prince's music back in the day was written to relate to a younger audience. I take it you've stopped listening to it now?

Hmm.. I'd never thought about it this way. I suppose the difference is that, even though it might be written by a young artist, geared towards a young audience I think it was still accepted by adults (the ones without a stick up their asses) because it was GOOD. Take any track of PR- they were written by a person whose musicianship was beyond his years, the songs have great arrangements, thoughtful and interesting lyrics about mainly adult situations and a talented band performing them. Skip to today where most music is lacking one or more of those elements thus rendering it unlistenable to an adult whose taste lies with music that utilizes actual talent.

Bambi82 said:

robertgeorgeakabob said:

Prince's music back in the day was written to relate to a younger audience. I take it you've stopped listening to it now?

Hmm.. I'd never thought about it this way. I suppose the difference is that, even though it might be written by a young artist, geared towards a young audience I think it was still accepted by adults (the ones without a stick up their asses) because it was GOOD. Take any track of PR- they were written by a person whose musicianship was beyond his years, the songs have great arrangements, thoughtful and interesting lyrics about mainly adult situations and a talented band performing them. Skip to today where most music is lacking one or more of those elements thus rendering it unlistenable to an adult whose taste lies with music that utilizes actual talent.

My mom was an adult in the 80's and she loves Prince music.

kewlschool said:

Bambi82 said:

Hmm.. I'd never thought about it this way. I suppose the difference is that, even though it might be written by a young artist, geared towards a young audience I think it was still accepted by adults (the ones without a stick up their asses) because it was GOOD. Take any track of PR- they were written by a person whose musicianship was beyond his years, the songs have great arrangements, thoughtful and interesting lyrics about mainly adult situations and a talented band performing them. Skip to today where most music is lacking one or more of those elements thus rendering it unlistenable to an adult whose taste lies with music that utilizes actual talent.

My mom was an adult in the 80's and she loves Prince music.

Ditto for my Dad.

Hopefully by his heavenly Father.

Unfortunately, Ping Pong and Pancakes & Purple.

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