babynoz said:

I think people are making too much of this. Tyka was the right person and she did a beautiful job.

The fact is that when PR originally won the award they were there onstage with Prince AND they performed, so I don't know what the problem is other than people being petty.

Perfectly said. Thank you.

Kara said:

cloveringold85 said:

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Yes, Prince died, thus Purple Rain sales soared.

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But, you seem to suggest that the soundtrack's success had nothing to do with The Revolution, and I have to disagree, if that is what you are saying. They were Prince's band members during Purple Rain era.

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Tyka accepted the award, and it was beautiful. Let's not pick apart Apollonia or The Revolution; they don't deserve that.

The album won a bunch of AMAs the first time around in 1985, and The Revolution accepted then. That was appropriate. This year is about Prince.

rogifan said:

Noodled24 said:

BrownMark posted on Instagram that it would have been nice to perform at the AMAs this year. Here's the thing, most of the audience at this show is young. They probably don't even know who the Revolution is. There's no way the band would have been given a slot to perform. Should they all have been invited to accept the award? Probably but I'm guessing the show producers didn't give it much thought assuming most people in the audience wouldn't know Revolution band members but know Prince. https://www.instagram.com...Da9x1giAo/ cloveringold85

Yeah and I'm sure if Tyka had suggested the band (who actually play on the album) were there. It would have happened.

Identity said:

feeluupp said:

Appolonia posted on twitter he does win and she was upset she wasn't invited...

Too bad she felt snubbed. In my estimation, she ruined "Take Me With You" and she's a wooden actress. Move on, Apples.

That Tweet was Nov 16th BEFORE the AMAs. When the whole voting began some fan started something on Twitter by stating she should accept the award. It blew up and other fans started tweeting the same and asking if she had been invited. So, on Nov 16th she was kind enough to tweet by THANKING fans for their love and support and stating she and members of her Purple Rain family had not been invited to the AMAs. She ended the tweet by stating "Prince Wins." Later, she tweeted that Tyka and Omar would be present to accept the award. It was the fans upset she wasn't invited.

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Noodled24 said:

rogifan said:

Noodled24 said:

Yeah and I'm sure if Tyka had suggested the band (who actually play on the album) were there. It would have happened.

Yes, Tyka was ultimately responsible for logistics, everything onstage, backstage, the pace of the show, the performers and the presenters. It's her fault. Got it.

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BillieBalloon said:

The Revolution spoke about the award. https://www.google.co.uk/...-orange-gb

Thank you for sharing that. I figured that they would be hurting. Not so much about not being at the

AMA's but their loss of their family member and friend. My heart goes out to them, and I pray that

God grants them peace and soothes their pain.

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rogifan said:

Noodled24 said:

^ That's not really the point. It's the people on the record that are being awarded. Without them there may not have been a Purple Rain. I'm not sure what Tyka contributed to the album... other than having a famous sibling.

Apparently not or they would have been invited. Let's face it, right or wrong, when people think of Purple Rain (album, movie) they think of Prince, not The Revolution.

Ha, just as I'm typing this I got a message on my phone that says Tyka's speech is trending on YouTube.

Identity said:

Noodled24 said:

Yeah and I'm sure if Tyka had suggested the band (who actually play on the album) were there. It would have happened.

Yes, Tyka was ultimately responsible for logistics, everything onstage, backstage, the pace of the show, the performers and the presenters. It's her fault. Got it.

Grow up.

A bit rich coming from... oh, never mind.

^ ... Coming from someone who thinks the band playing on the album should have accepted the award? You're the one acting like it's unreasonable.

BTW Everyone that wins is alerted before hand.Yes siblings can go on stage and receive the award BUT DAMN THE REV SHOULD OF HAD AN INVITE AT LEAST

Noodled24 said:

^ ... Coming from someone who thinks the band playing on the album should have accepted the award? You're the one acting like it's unreasonable.

They did accept and perform WITH Prince the first time around.

Having Tyka accept the award on her late brother's Prince's behalf was the right thing to do. I'm sure The Revolution and Apollonia both understand that.

rogifan said:

Lets face it when most people think of Purple Rain they think of Prince, not The Revolution. This award was about honoring him. I don't think it makes sense for The Rev to represent him since the last real connection he had with that band was what, 1987 or so?

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I agree; this award had a totally different meaning. It was so sad, yet so beautiful at the same time to watch Tyka accept this award on behalf of her late brother. This time, it was to honor Prince.

beautyunaffected said:

Is the soul train awards going to a little something for Prince tonight ?

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Oh, thanks for reminding us about the Soul Train awards tonight!! Good question!!

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I see Brande is being honored and Eric Benet will be one of the performers, but no mention of Prince!

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http://www.bet.com/shows/...inees.html

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babynoz said:

cloveringold85 said:

beautyunaffected said:

Is the soul train awards going to a little something for Prince tonight ?

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Oh, thanks for reminding us about the Soul Train awards tonight!! Good question!!

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I see Brande is being honored and Eric Benet will be one of the performers, but no mention of Prince!

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http://www.bet.com/shows/...inees.html

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That is all kinds of wrong.

beautyunaffected said:

BET has already given P an awesome tribute.

I'm good unless they choose to honor him with a "Legend" "LIfetime" "Icon" award or some other "pity" award.

LBrent said:

It would have been nice if the revolution were invited. At the same time it's no big thing that they weren't, it was quite appropriate that the family were there. Tyka's speech was fantastic.

Tell you what though, we didn't need Rebecca Romijn and Heidi Klum presenting it

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I totally forgot to watch the Soul Train awards last night. So, they did not even mention Prince? Whoa, that is cold!!