rogifan said:

Honestly I'm surprised so many "fans" spent all the time it must have taken to read the files. It's of little interest to me. I imagine they merely include more details that support the official cause of death released two years ago.
I'm not a rose-colored glasses type. Prince's behavior disappointed this long time fan more than once over the years (for various reasons), but it was never enough to keep me from admiring and adoring him. He was just that amazing to me.
I suspected (heard rumors) at different times in the past that he was on something. But who isn't? It wasn't, and isn't, a deal breaker for me. It's not my place to judge - especially a complete stranger. As I watch past performances I do now occasionally find myself looking for signs or wondering if he was under the influence of something. Then I have to admit it's naive to believe anyone in that industry is able to avoid illicit drug use at some point or on some level.
He's not a hypocrite. He earnestly believed in clean living and probably worked very hard to achieve that even tho he may not have always been successful. I don't think it was wrong for him to promote a healthy, clean lifestyle. That's a good message to send no matter.
If anything my feelings about him have only deepened upon learning the circumstances of his death. What an incredible burden it must have been for him to struggle with such a serious issue, on his own for the most part.

Krystalkisses said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

I've ALWAYS felt even before knowing about the pain medication addiction. That the whole Purple Rain project was something I DID NOT want Prince to do. I was a fan way before that and cringed at the thought of him doing a movie. I felt it was a BIG mistake. Although the reason changed. I was still right. If Prince would have never done that whole Purple Rain project he would still be alive today. In the end it DID NOT make him happy. Like U said he jumped off the mountaintop purposely. Because Prince knew that those after Purple Rain fans like he quoted "only screamed at the right moments" on that tour. They weren't his real fans and were just there for the moment.

The grueling trauma that tour put on his body would affect him the rest of his life. The majority of the Purple rain tour crew was on cocaine just to stay awake each day.

My perception of Prince has and will NEVER change. He will forever be my my musical idol that had a tragic ending but music will remain the soundtrack of my life.

Wow so interesting. I always liked hearing the opinions of people who had been there from the beginning. I became a fan in 1993 but I always have respected the opinions of the fans who had been their through the whole ride with him

Well I've been there and NEVER left.

sonshine said:

rogifan said:

Obviously people will feel they way they feel and no one can change that but I find it incredibly sad and unfortunate that some have chosen to take the investigation files as the real/total picture of the man.

Honestly I'm surprised so many "fans" spent all the time it must have taken to read the files. It's of little interest to me. I imagine they merely include more details that support the official cause of death released two years ago. I'm not a rose-colored glasses type. Prince's behavior disappointed this long time fan more than once over the years (for various reasons), but it was never enough to keep me from admiring and adoring him. He was just that amazing to me. I suspected (heard rumors) at different times in the past that he was on something. But who isn't? It wasn't, and isn't, a deal breaker for me. It's not my place to judge - especially a complete stranger. As I watch past performances I do now occasionally find myself looking for signs or wondering if he was under the influence of something. Then I have to admit it's naive to believe anyone in that industry is able to avoid illicit drug use at some point or on some level. He's not a hypocrite. He earnestly believed in clean living and probably worked very hard to achieve that even tho he may not have always been successful. I don't think it was wrong for him to promote a healthy, clean lifestyle. That's a good message to send no matter. If anything my feelings about him have only deepened upon learning the circumstances of his death. What an incredible burden it must have been for him to struggle with such a serious issue, on his own for the most part.

this post.

sonshine said:

PURPLEIZED3121 said:

Where did you read that he was, reportedly, taking Percocet in 1991?

sonshine said:

rogifan said:

Obviously people will feel they way they feel and no one can change that but I find it incredibly sad and unfortunate that some have chosen to take the investigation files as the real/total picture of the man.

Honestly I'm surprised so many "fans" spent all the time it must have taken to read the files. It's of little interest to me. I imagine they merely include more details that support the official cause of death released two years ago. I'm not a rose-colored glasses type. Prince's behavior disappointed this long time fan more than once over the years (for various reasons), but it was never enough to keep me from admiring and adoring him. He was just that amazing to me. I suspected (heard rumors) at different times in the past that he was on something. But who isn't? It wasn't, and isn't, a deal breaker for me. It's not my place to judge - especially a complete stranger. As I watch past performances I do now occasionally find myself looking for signs or wondering if he was under the influence of something. Then I have to admit it's naive to believe anyone in that industry is able to avoid illicit drug use at some point or on some level. He's not a hypocrite. He earnestly believed in clean living and probably worked very hard to achieve that even tho he may not have always been successful. I don't think it was wrong for him to promote a healthy, clean lifestyle. That's a good message to send no matter. If anything my feelings about him have only deepened upon learning the circumstances of his death. What an incredible burden it must have been for him to struggle with such a serious issue, on his own for the most part.

THIS...

He soldiered on, never complained, worked himself to the bone literally

and by all reports..

ALL OF THEM

In the end He became a kind Generous and loving mentor to

many many people...

and remains an Inspiration to all...

This indeed.

Lovejunky said:

sonshine said:

rogifan said: Honestly I'm surprised so many "fans" spent all the time it must have taken to read the files. It's of little interest to me. I imagine they merely include more details that support the official cause of death released two years ago. I'm not a rose-colored glasses type. Prince's behavior disappointed this long time fan more than once over the years (for various reasons), but it was never enough to keep me from admiring and adoring him. He was just that amazing to me. I suspected (heard rumors) at different times in the past that he was on something. But who isn't? It wasn't, and isn't, a deal breaker for me. It's not my place to judge - especially a complete stranger. As I watch past performances I do now occasionally find myself looking for signs or wondering if he was under the influence of something. Then I have to admit it's naive to believe anyone in that industry is able to avoid illicit drug use at some point or on some level. He's not a hypocrite. He earnestly believed in clean living and probably worked very hard to achieve that even tho he may not have always been successful. I don't think it was wrong for him to promote a healthy, clean lifestyle. That's a good message to send no matter. If anything my feelings about him have only deepened upon learning the circumstances of his death. What an incredible burden it must have been for him to struggle with such a serious issue, on his own for the most part.

THIS...

He soldiered on, never complained, worked himself to the bone literally

and by all reports..

ALL OF THEM

In the end He became a kind Generous and loving mentor to

many many people...

and remains an Inspiration to all...

I saw that you were perfect and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more. 💜