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benni said: Thank u Just beautiful. All the pain I feel inside too. I agree. At this point a tribute is nonsense without him. The only place for fans to have closure is paisley park. Our NPG home. Wake me up Dorothy Parker. There's no place like home (paisley park condition of the heart)! | |
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A tribute concert. Does this mean there will not be a public memorial for Prince? Wow, gotta wrap my mind around that. It hurts. No public memorial for Prince,that's messed up! | |
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Lady Gaga being a part of this is a complete joke, imo. She really screwed up the Bowie tribute. Madonna's tribute to Prince was another fuck up. In the end, it's all about the money. | |
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If money becomes the motive behind this, it'll be an over-the-top glam show and not satisfying to those who really love him. We need something that will give people a sense of closure for their sadness, not a show, per se.
There should be moment of silence, a prayer, something other than music being performed (like a commemorative speech or slideshow)... and also music. We've been holding onto our feelings for too long and need to grieve together as well as enjoy the music and have fun. There has to be something "real" there regarding Prince. What I want more than anything is to just be with other people who really care about him and his legacy. I want to laugh, cry, have fun, express, emote, remember, and have an experience I can take with me as I go on, accepting it all. I hope they have a JW Pastor speak. The religious/spiritual aspect has become important to a lot of us. It will be a real memorial then. No bullshit self-serving Manuela taking over the show crap. I've had it with that. When I see Larry Graham, Sheila, NPG, The Revolution, The Time, 3rdEyeG3rl, Delilah, Andy Allo, and other people who really cared about this guy, performing - especially songs they wrote or sang with him - I'll feel like we've really honored him. I think he'd like that best. That can fill a stadium easily. The right people would be there too. More of the world has come to love this man than the estate might realize...the money will be there. Oh - that reminds me: sell official memorabilia! [Edited 8/4/16 5:57am] | |
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Sigh. We have ZERO details on this event. Everything in Rolling Stone was speculation at this point. People here keep making it about them and what they want and project that on to Prince as though that's what he'd want too. Paisley Park is in your heart
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anangellooksdown said: If money becomes the motive behind this, it'll be an over-the-top glam show and not satisfying to those who really love him. We need something that will give people a sense of closure for their sadness, not a show, per se.
There should be moment of silence, a prayer, something other than music being performed (like a commemorative speech or slideshow)... and also music. We've been holding onto our feelings for too long and need to grieve together as well as enjoy the music and have fun. There has to be something "real" there regarding Prince. What I want more than anything is to just be with other people who really care about him and his legacy. I want to laugh, cry, have fun, express, emote, remember, and have an experience I can take with me as I go on, accepting it all. I hope they have a JW Pastor speak. The religious/spiritual aspect has become important to a lot of us. It will be a real memorial then. No bullshit self-serving Manuela taking over the show crap. I've had it with that. When I see Larry Graham, Sheila, NPG, The Revolution, The Time, Delilah, Andy Allo, and other people who really cared about this guy, performing - especially songs they wrote or sang with him - I'll feel like we've really honored him. I think he'd like that best. That can fill a stadium easily. The right people would be there too. More of the world has come to love this man than the estate might realize...the money will be there. Oh - that reminds me: sell official memorabilia! [Edited 8/4/16 4:13am]  and would be nice if each performer tells a personal "Prince" story or memory. Something that tells us more about him and not about themselves. That's what I would like. Maybe Gaga will sing a slow song. That might be decent. She has a beautiful voice when she uses it. Like I said, I like Gaga for her own music, but this doesn't seem appropriate for Prince's memorial. Maybe someone will really put thought into it and it will be great. We will have to see. I'm hoping...Make it different than just a concert. Music for sure, but think bigger. Something that embodies what he was all about. Fingers crossed![Edited 8/4/16 5:17am] "Put on your boots Alfred...let's go!" | |
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anotherfan said: A tribute concert. Does this mean there will not be a public memorial for Prince? Wow, gotta wrap my mind around that. It hurts. No public memorial for Prince,that's messed up! I agree  | |
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You are right. We are all speculating on here. I think the fact that the first public names of acts that were influenced by him, but didnt work closely with him is setting people off (including me) "Put on your boots Alfred...let's go!" | |
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Once some of the members of his bands over the years and people closest to him start being announced, I'm sure people will feel better. I'm sure the family will do their best at making this meaningful to his fams. I'm going to think positivly about it, because Prince was a positive person and that's what he would want from us (not trying to speak for P here... 
) Either way, I want to celebrate him with others that felt the same about him and who were truly moved by him throughout our lives. Whoever performs will be only half of who I'm there to "see". His purple army is what I'm really excited to be around. Feeling the love from all of us and those that he cared about on stage and off. That's pretty powerful stuff. Because in the end, they wont be able to please everyone. What we all want is PRINCE to be there, which is not going to happen. So all we can do is hope that it will make us feel a little more closure and hopefully it will feel like he is there with us, enjoying the show, hugging all his fams and telling them that he's ok and find solice in that.
Lady GaGa has a new album to promote. [Edited 8/4/16 6:18am] | |
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thequeenofthekings said:
You are right. We are all speculating on here. I think the fact that the first public names of acts that were influenced by him, but didnt work closely with him is setting people off (including me) Shelby J said she will be there. The StarTribune said members of P's various bands would be there. I'm not worried about people who he worked and performed with being adequately represented. But it's a big stadium and if the organizers feel they need more than that to fill it up, get it on TV or whatever then I'm ok with that. At this point with what little information we have it seems counter productive to assume the worst. It just brings unnecessary negative energy. Paisley Park is in your heart
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I am going to just sit back and wait for it to either filmed for DVD, TV, or live streamed. There by ensuring I'm not riskng buying tix and scalper get them, high tix prices, trying to get a room which if the pub crawl that was menitoned in the coming days as the concert, it might be hard to book a room at area hotels, and it all just sounds like one big headach IMO | |
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I agree with everyone..this concert Prince wouldn't attend and it's not a memorial it's a show. We're his family too and we want to say goodbye, share stories, shed tears, light a candle, memorialize him in some modest way, then dance and celebrate! As big a star as Prince was, he still had integrity, was private, spiritual and thoughtful. He made his home in Minnesota for a reason..and if you don't know why, then you better do some research..no way would he want just some big splashy, red carpet $1000 ticket crap,..we loved him and miss him too....there will be plenty of Hollywood type stuff..let this be a celebration of Prince Rogers Nelson.
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Have they said how much the tickets are yet? I know people are speculating it's going to be high, but I haven't seen anything official yet. I won't be going anyway. Someday I'm going to make my way to PP and some of the other Prince-related sites in MN. But, I'll watch this on TV if it's available.
I think they should coordinate with that Prince Stories blog somehow. There are some classic fan stories of Prince interactions there. It would be a way to have him eulogized by the fans.
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You're underestimating the number of worldwide fams that would attend a genuine memorial tribute focused on the musicians, singers and groups that loved him dearly and worked with him. What I have been seeing people post in the past day or so is that the more the tribute focuses on celebrities, the less interested real fams are in attending. That's what I would do. If it was a tribute by his former bandmates with another big star added, I would make my first flight from Holland. IF it is going to be an all star thing with artist involved with little connection to Prince, I will cherish my fear of flying and stay at home. [Edited 8/4/16 13:23pm] Produced, Arranged, Composed & Performed by PRINCE
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I was researching today to see when tix go on sale. Every news article says it will be sometime this month. I have not seen any listing of what the prices will be. US Bank Stadium does not even have the tribute concert listed in their list of events on their website. I personally feel like by them doing this huge of a event that it takes away from the meaningful bond that his fans had with him as an artist. I understand he has a huge worldwide fan base but I have not seen any of the articles mention if fans would get to meet and mingle with former bandmates, family or such in a controlled enviroment, no announced tours of Paisley Park or it's grounds, and so on. It just feels like his fans (I"m not including myself but rather putting myself in the shoes of more heartbroken fans) might feel like this lessens a mutal feeling of compassion and freedom to truly grieve his death. I believe that some may need more than just a mere show to truly come to terms with his death. [Edited 8/4/16 13:56pm] | |
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I don't think it's up to Prince's family to help fans come to terms with his passing. I'm sure they have enough stuff to deal with right now. This event has been billed as an official family tribute. I doubt they're going to turn it into an event with random pop stars who had little to no connection to Prince. Plus being in Minnesota it probably will be difficult to get big names to fly in vs. if it was being held in LA or NYC. Paisley Park is in your heart
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I think it is not a blame game, but just that folks want a memorial or closure. It seems that someone or some company would step up and provide a memorial for fans in a way the public is accustomed to saying goobye to it's hero's My personal belief is that his family has every good intention. My hope is that this is done well and in a way that feels "complete" We shall see... | |
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rogifan said: I don't think it's up to Prince's family to help fans come to terms with his passing. I'm sure they have enough stuff to deal with right now. This event has been billed as an official family tribute. I doubt they're going to turn it into an event with random pop stars who had little to no connection to Prince. Plus being in Minnesota it probably will be difficult to get big names to fly in vs. if it was being held in LA or NYC.
Big names fly half way round the world for a concert all the time. If they can't fly to Minnesota for Prince from LA or NYC other than inconvenience then I say fuk them, they shouldn't have even been asked in the 1st place. Just saying.. . [Edited 8/4/16 15:57pm] Baby, you're a star.
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True that... Loveandkindness | |
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I agree as well. "A strong spirit transcends rules." - Prince | |
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BillieBalloon said: rogifan said: I don't think it's up to Prince's family to help fans come to terms with his passing. I'm sure they have enough stuff to deal with right now. This event has been billed as an official family tribute. I doubt they're going to turn it into an event with random pop stars who had little to no connection to Prince. Plus being in Minnesota it probably will be difficult to get big names to fly in vs. if it was being held in LA or NYC. Big names fly half way round the world for a concert all the time. If they can't fly to Minnesota for Prince from LA or NYC other than inconvenience then I say fuk them, they shouldn't have even been asked in the 1st place. Just saying.. . [Edited 8/4/16 15:57pm] Hey I'm just trying to calm fears that artists like, say, Britney Spears or Katy Perry will be on the list of performers.  The only people that will be flying to Minnie are people who worked with P or were heavily influenced by him (IMO).Paisley Park is in your heart
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For a major concert like this,star power is needed.Yes we all love the former protégés and band members,but can they sellout a huge arena? A few big names like Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga would make this show sellout instantly. | |
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SoulAlive said: For a major concert like this,star power is needed.Yes we all love the former protégés and band members,but can they sellout a huge arena? A few big names like Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga would make this show sellout instantly. This is what I worry about. Selling out instantly and not allowing a great number of true fans to get tickets. Maybe they shouldn't announce the big A list names until after the tickets are on sale. The fans would buy the tickets if his core musicians are present. Then fill in with big name stars after the initial ticket drop. Idk. I'm just hoping I can get a ticket and it doesn't cost a fortune.  I don't mind paying the price of a regular ticket or a little more but if they are outrageous, I think many of us will be out, and that is very unfortunate."Put on your boots Alfred...let's go!" | |
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How about Bruno Mars & The Revolution? I thought he did a pretty good job with his Police tribute.
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I understand you need big names to fill a stadium. Don't agree, of course, but I understand it from a commercial perspective. Now if there will be the likes of Britney Spears performing on that show (Lady Gaga being there is already a major disappointment for me) it will be nothing but money oriented. I have no idea what Prince would have wanted, was never inside his head. But find it very hard to believe that he would approve of something like that. Get real people, playing real music. | |
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rogifan said: BillieBalloon said: Big names fly half way round the world for a concert all the time. If they can't fly to Minnesota for Prince from LA or NYC other than inconvenience then I say fuk them, they shouldn't have even been asked in the 1st place. Just saying.. . [Edited 8/4/16 15:57pm] Hey I'm just trying to calm fears that artists like, say, Britney Spears or Katy Perry will be on the list of performers. The only people that will be flying to Minnie are people who worked with P or were heavily influenced by him (IMO).Like we all are I'm interested to see how they are going to organise this. Will they ask big names to full the venue? I think they will. Some of these names fly around on private planes so it wouldn't be difficult, unless theyre making diva demands for appearing. I doubt Madonna will appear considering what happened last time....(morbid tribute, gravestones, howling rather than singing g etc) Anyway, people are not going to put up with anyone who thinks it's all about them and not Prince. I will be annoyed if that happens as I want Prince to remain at the centre of this tribute. It's going to be emotional regardless. Baby, you're a star.
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Beyond messed up. | |
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So... as far as we know, the family and friends will officially memorialize Prince (again) for free in August, and the fans must wait until October to pay and watch folks warble through one more rendition of 'Purple Rain', or suffer through a trap version of 'Girls and Boys'. Right.
Memorials aren't paid events. A musical tribute for fans to enjoy has already been done...on BET.
Am I correct in recalling that Tyka said there would be ONE service because multiple services would just be too much? I guess that was true, until they realized they could spin the tears of grieving fans into gold.
Did someone remind these folks that the vast fortune they're being genetically tested for is the fan's money? It's 38 years worth of allowance, babysitting money, first job money, paycheck money, tax return money...? And it's not just the money, it's the decades of time, love, and respect that have been invested. There's real grief that countless people outside of Prince's immediate family and inner sanctum are suffering. Folks all over the world cried real tears, some having to take leave from their jobs in order to grieve, and yet no closure is granted for these people? How?
We watched Michael's service We watched Whitney's service We Watched Muhammad's service
Yet there's NOTHING comparable for Prince -one of the most prolific and anointed creators to ever visit this planet, and there's...nothing ceremonial for his fans and the WORLD to recognize, honor, and give thanks to God for him, or to celebrate his return to Source? That's unacceptable. In fact, as a great man once said, "That's dog". Do what you will, but at least livestream a prayer and a release of doves from PP. Good Lord.
I'm all for the family selling official merch, etc., doing tribute shows, and making a profit. Get that money. However, only after they provide a nonmonetized vehicle for fans to properly grieve. Otherwise, I'm not here for it.
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