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Thread started 08/08/16 3:35pm

Misslink88

Purple Army: How do YOU plan on keeping his legacy alive?

Whether or not the Estate does anything long term, there is only so much that they can or will do, and most of it will be local to Minneapolis. Since he has world-wide friends, will any of you contribute to your community in keeping his legacy alive in the future? How do you decide what his "legacy" is? Since he was a big proponent of "real music by real musicians", will you be supporting local buskers? free music lessons in schools or community halls? Or....? I'm just wondering what people will do once the memorials are behind us.

God is my Sugar Daddy.
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Reply #1 posted 08/08/16 3:46pm

RodeoSchro

Here in Houston, TX his personal legacy is in no danger of going anywhere any time soon. There is an incredible community of Prince fans here. I always thought I knew a lot about Prince but compared to most of the community, I'm a piker. I am absolutely 100% postively sure that as long as anyone from the core Houston Prince community is alive, Prince's music and legacy will burn bright.

I'd bet it's the same way in every major city around the world. So I'm very comfortable that Prince's legacy will be around much longer than I am, as most of this community is younger than I am.

On a personal note, what I do is play his music everywhere I can. I play at open mic nights, on beaches, in parks, where ever I feel like breaking out a guitar. And there will NEVER be a set I play that doesn't include Prince music.

I've dedicated myself to learning the deep cuts, too. Lately I've been breaking out "Oui Can Luv", "Diamonds and Pearls" and ""Stone". You don't hear many people play those.

On a somewhat related note, there's a local band here called the Mambo Jazz Kings. They are a SERIOUSLY funky band, and have been around for 31 years. (They don't play any jazz, LOL.) Their drummer is a John Blackwell aficianado. Every night, they open their set with a seriously funky, seriously dance-cranking song. Guess what is about to become their opener? Oh, you'll NEVER guess so I will tell you:

Get On The Boat!

Can you believe that? This is one of the most popular bands in Houston. I am absolutely sure that they're going to be asked every performance "What was that first song?" And they're going to sell a few "3121" CDs for Prince. Maybe more than a few!

So I feel good about Prince's musical legacy living on and permeating into the fabric of local music scenes.

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Reply #2 posted 08/08/16 5:30pm

ldmendes

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I plan on listening to every piece of music he created. There is so much I haven't heard and can't wait to discover. I also want to listen to all the people he mentored. I liked to see all the bands live that he was involved with and people he played with. Stevie Wonder, Sheila E. Mint Condition, Carlos Santana, Alisha Keys..there are a lot. Lastly, a bunch of us went to Spike Lee's Prince Born day..and he called it the first annual event. So I think I may be heading to Brooklyn NY every June. My kids enjoy Prince and I expect them to expose their children to him..or else they are out of the will! I hope to make it to PP. That would be my dream. I have to get there, and some day I will. Heck I only live in Massachusetts. So it's all doable. thumbs up! star star

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Yes, this is a prettyman, Princey!
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Reply #3 posted 08/08/16 5:31pm

muleFunk

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I am a teacher.

When you come into my classroom I have the movie poster of Sign O the Times on my wall.

Everyone I come in contact with will know who and what he was and what he meant to me.

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Reply #4 posted 08/08/16 5:42pm

Vox

Also a teacher! My students will be hearing 'Starfish and Coffee' a lot! (Elementary kiddos)

muleFunk said:

I am a teacher.

When you come into my classroom I have the movie poster of Sign O the Times on my wall.

Everyone I come in contact with will know who and what he was and what he meant to me.

A sophisticated mass-produced cacophony of no-win situations that aren't right...
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Reply #5 posted 08/09/16 8:25am

Misslink88

Thanks everyone. Seems like y'all got it handled.

God is my Sugar Daddy.
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Reply #6 posted 08/09/16 10:00am

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Vox said:

Also a teacher! My students will be hearing 'Starfish and Coffee' a lot! (Elementary kiddos)



muleFunk said:


I am a teacher.



When you come into my classroom I have the movie poster of Sign O the Times on my wall.



Everyone I come in contact with will know who and what he was and what he meant to me.




yes
Love teachers
My 6 yr olds favorite Prince song is Starfish and Coffee
I will continue to play all his music...same as I always did.
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Reply #7 posted 08/09/16 10:05am

leadline

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I dont think we have to do anything, Prince pretty much ensured his future legacy from his actions while he was with us.

"You always get the dream that you deserve, from what you value the most" -Prince 2013
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