babynoz said:

tish9311 said:

lov4u I think we should take matters into our own hands and just plan something on the org or call Spike. Didn't the family already have a memorial? Haven't his friends already had one to?

So if the fan memorial is August 15, whose going?

I was hoping that someone representing Prince.org would reach out to Tyka and ask if there is anything at all that she wants or needs from us as a group on this fansite?

The very first thing that is done when someone passes is to reach out to the family to find out if they need anything but I don't know if that was ever done in this case.

I did

luv4u said:

babynoz said:

I was hoping that someone representing Prince.org would reach out to Tyka and ask if there is anything at all that she wants or needs from us as a group on this fansite?

The very first thing that is done when someone passes is to reach out to the family to find out if they need anything but I don't know if that was ever done in this case.

I did

Excellent! Thank you so much. Please let us know if there is anything that the family would like for the org members to contribute.

luv4u said:

Posted on Tyka's FB page:

Hi Everybody...Can U Believe it's taken this long? But some things have come together so I wanted to jump on and give y'all the update regarding brother's Memorial... Whew and Yaaaayyyyyy!!!

Aug 12th – A Private Family Memorial for Prince will be held

Aug 13th – A Friends Memorial (by emailed invitation only) will be held

...Date still TBD – A Family/Friend/Fans Tribute for Prince - Details coming soon...

You along with all of us have been waiting patiently for the day when we could All extend our heartfelt feelings of disbelief and loss...A day when we can grieve, share stories and dance together for a man who touched our lives, in so many different ways...I regret not being able to give u this opportunity sooner, How-is-an evr' that day is almost here...So hold on...U R Much Appreciated and I promise we haven't forgot about cha...Stay Blessed, Much Love & Peace always ~Tyka

It would be cool if a fan started a Gofundme page or something and organized a real fan tribute one day. We were just as important to him as his family, if not more so. I bet we could get at least $50 from each fan. Think of the party we could have. We would probably have enough to hire a few bands like The Time and The Revolution. Or at the very least, a Prince cover band.

3rdeyedude said:

luv4u said:

Posted on Tyka's FB page:

It would be cool if a fan started a Gofundme page or something and organized a real fan tribute one day. We were just as important to him as his family, if not more so. I bet we could get at least $50 from each fan. Think of the party we could have. We would probably have enough to hire a few bands like The Time and The Revolution. Or at the very least, a Prince cover band.

What about those that cannot afford it or do not have a job?

nursev said:

I can respect her for letting us know, but 3 months later I'm over it, but I hope it's deserving of P's legacy.

Yep, I feel the same

luvparade said:

I will never get over loosing Prince. I am glad tho that finally some memorial service is being planned,for the fans/fans. Especially for those who are still grieving. They say some die of a broken heart within 6 months of the passing of their loved one. It's half way to those six months, and in case any of us don't make it, thanks to all who shared in the ride. Despite our differences, Prince brought us altogether with his huge heart, and all the love he gave to the world. Long live the Love and Joy Prince gave to us that can never be taken away.

that sounds a bit dramatic !! I can understand if we were close to Prince or family and as broken hearted as I have been, I dont feel I need to leave this earth yet and I hope most of us are dealing with it a little better now

3rdeyedude said:

It would be cool if a fan started a Gofundme page or something and organized a real fan tribute one day. We were just as important to him as his family, if not more so. I bet we could get at least $50 from each fan. Think of the party we could have. We would probably have enough to hire a few bands like The Time and The Revolution. Or at the very least, a Prince cover band.

As great as that sounds, I think it would not work because where do you have it? Some would miss out, we are a global Prince community, some of us (like me in Australia) would miss out - and the family will have some money in the end to do a Tribute and I suspect they are not going to be left without anything?

And the reality is, Prince kind of caused this mess - if he had a will things would not be so messed up, or if it surfaced it would be so wonderful.........

"Chaos and Disorder" - has a new meaning !!

this wasn't what I thought.
This has nothing 2 do with me...

missingprn3121 said:

I think I agree with those who say that BET did it for me, in terms of closure. I've come to accept his tragic death and I'm at the stage where I just feel grateful for having seen him live so many times and having been a fan for so many years, which allowed me to build a great collection.
Above all, I will always have the music. Thank you, Prince. <3

[Edited 7/22/16 2:40am]

MMJas said:

nursev said:

I can respect her for letting us know, but 3 months later I'm over it, but I hope it's deserving of P's legacy.

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I'm sure not over it or even close to being over it. I'm coming terms with it more but yes some of the raw emotion has faded over time, of course. That's how the mourning process works.

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But I"m glad they are still doing this and I hpe it's a big success.

PurpleMusic07 said:

Much respect to Tyka and the rest of the family. i appreciate her willingness to stay connected to the fan community and provide information.

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I think she's doing the best she can, considering that *everything* has to be cleared with the courts. Imagine the licensing issues for music, images, performers, etc. on a normal basis but now having to go through several layers of attorneys and courts.

Some of the comments to her on her FB page were rudely accusatory and/or cruel. She doesn't deserve any of that. We should be supportive.

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wildgoldenhoney said:

my birthdate... . [Edited 7/21/16 15:45pm]

mine too

I hope that those who can attend will share their experiences with those who can't.

It is great that the family and friends are finally getting the memorial that he deserves and that is needed for this grieving process. I really feel like the fans need a "memorial" also. A "tribute" is great, but many of us feel as close to Prince like he was our family and a solemn and respectful memorial is necessary. I hope that the estate does this for his fans, who Prince loved dearly as well.

i wish them well in their endeavor. i hope they go for "heartfelt" not "big". it should have been more timely but i can't imagine being in their position.

sonshine said:

I'm guessing the cost of putting on a public memorial is what's keeping it from happening. That's too bad someone as significant and iconic as Prince, and who has legions of fans all around the world, hasn't had a proper public memorial. It almost seems like too much time has passed already. Who waits that long? I'm not trying to be critical of Tyka or anyone else. I'm sure it hasn't been easy for her. (The lack of a will didn't help.) I do hope the two events already planned go well and are befitting a "Prince".

In a situation like this you're dealing with estate law as pertaining to legal rights, interests and entitlements to intellectual properties, ect. It's a legally compicated situation, and I imagine not having proper heirs in place at the time of his passing certain didn't help.

OldFriends4Sale said:

this wasn't what I thought.
This has nothing 2 do with me...

You've always been one of my favorite orgers because of your love for UTCM and that era.

Does your post mean that you didn't expect it to turn out this way, and that they haven't included fam at all in the memorial plans? (Don't want to put words in your mouth, so wanted to ask.) I personally am really disappointed that the TBA fam event looks like it might be a tribute concert instead of a memorial. I really thought from the beginning that we would be able to attend a memorial event even though it would also be a concert.

MMJas said:

I wish I felt as though the BET Awards tribute was enough, but, to be completely honest, it just wasn't, certainly not for an unparalleled musical artist, composer, arranger, producer, and performer such as Prince.

While I'm not certain on what scale and in what capacity a more public-access offered presentation/tribute could be brought to fruition, I am estatic that Tyka and family are considering some type of celebration, and are cognizant that countless individuals still desire same!

We are indeed blessed that she is coming here to share her thoughts and wishes for ways in which all of us can share in the true honour of her brother, OUR brother, Prince Rogers Nelson!



I'd rather give people what they need rather than just what they want.

~ Prince


Dear Brother, I pray you now know the ethereal measure of divine soul love and music you gifted all of us!!

[Edited 7/22/16 17:36pm]

[Edited 7/22/16 23:06pm]

So....maybe I'm not up on memorial etiquette but...why have 2 seperate services for family and friends? Space can't be an issue since they have PP.

BillieBalloon said:

MMJas said:

I think I agree with those who say that BET did it for me, in terms of closure. I've come to accept his tragic death and I'm at the stage where I just feel grateful for having seen him live so many times and having been a fan for so many years, which allowed me to build a great collection.
Above all, I will always have the music. Thank you, Prince. <3

[Edited 7/22/16 2:40am]

I'm glad you've got closure but she's Prince's sister, so for that reason I will support her endeavours and wish her well. I won't be able to attend, another global fan, but I'll watch it somehow if it's streamed anywhere, even if I have to pay.

I have nothing against this memorial, nor did i say/imply that in my comment? Just reinforcing the idea that, for me, BET did and I feel like I had closure. And that I'm grateful for the music. People really need to stop reading antagonism and conflict everywhere.

Great to finally have some firm dates and appreciate Tyka posting the update

I'll be in MPLS on business at the end of August ...

So not only will I miss the Revoluton reunion shows by only a couple days but now I will also miss the event scheduled in Mid August by arriving only a few days afterwards...thats friggin awesome

luv4u said:

3rdeyedude said:

It would be cool if a fan started a Gofundme page or something and organized a real fan tribute one day. We were just as important to him as his family, if not more so. I bet we could get at least $50 from each fan. Think of the party we could have. We would probably have enough to hire a few bands like The Time and The Revolution. Or at the very least, a Prince cover band.

What about those that cannot afford it or do not have a job?

...how 'bout.... getting motivated to "afford it" and/or "get a job"?

That's just Nuts, we know.

StopIt said:

luv4u said:

What about those that cannot afford it or do not have a job?

...how 'bout.... getting motivated to "afford it" and/or "get a job"?

That's just Nuts, we know.

Also, no one apart from a professional, large scale venue can afford to insure a fan event properly against, ya know, crime, or claims of accidents and injuries on a(ny) property eiither by guests or folks working an event. And the estate damn sure should Not open itself up to that kind of liability. But no one here dreaming up ideas takes into account those sorts of every day realities.