Hmmm...?

Interesting..

I went to all the celebrations that Prince had in the early 2000's.

*This one in 2017 is more expensive than

when Prince was there rockin'

onstage and at P.P. ..

walking freely amongst his fans/friends...ect

Obviously this one will be 'different'..

With Youtube and social media ect..

i think i'll personally sit this one out.

Who's Going To Try To Go?

?

Nope.

I sent a message to Mark Brown:

Hey Mark,

I'm writing to you to express my disappointment regarding the ticket prices for the upcoming Paisley Park Celebration. I realize that The Revolution probably had nothing to do with it. I also definitely understand that artists should get paid, but these ticket prices are above and beyond what Prince himself charged for previous celebration. It's beyond what festivals charge for VIP tickets to see 100 bands over the course of days. Also, this event is being held on the anniversary of his death. Consequently, the high ticket money aspect has a particular vulgarity to it. I feel like it's exploitive of Prince, and exploitive of the fans. A day of mourning and celebration should not be a giant cash-in.

I don't hold it against you and the band for playing this show. I imagine you are locked into a contract or something now that tickets have gone on sale. I just wanted to say something about it. Prince's first death anniversary gathering should not be encumbered by these kind of greed issues. I do hope you guys have the the opportunity play more shows than just this.

I really love The Revolution. I feel like I have connected with each one of you personally. I'm a performer myself, and I've realized recently that that is the magic of music, where individuals can connect in intimate ways to thousands of people. It truly is a magic trick. When Prince died, I felt like somebody I had actually known had died. I did have some very minor run ins with Prince, but I didn't know him. I felt like I knew him completely, though. I felt very weird about this until I came to that realization: that's what art does.

You guys are the keeper of this legacy. A legacy built not just from Prince's labor, but your own. I know that you want to take the best care of it. I have confidence you understand what it means. I hope in the future you are able to keep yourselves at a distance from the money grubbing of the Prince family lawyers, (or whatever is going on). It pretty much is my life dream to see the Revolution play. I was 13 when you broke up. If I had the money to goto this, I most likely would go, even though I feel funny about the issues surrounding it. I hope there are other opportunities to celebrate his and your legacy in the future.

With love, JudasLChrist

See http://prince.org/msg/7/435751