Remind me of some. I just read some diatribe on youtube from someone who thought Prince was a completely selfish man. He had certainly a selfish side but its seems like after he died, people did mention giving moments. Help me remember some..LOL.

HEre are a few moments or tendencies that I think would be easy to miss or dismiss...

1.) His calling out his musicians names in concert. I am sure there was stress for them sometimes when he did that.. But he didn't have to give them exposure. He could have been tough on them and not called attention to them while they gave solos... In interviews, he has mentioned how talented his band is AND mentioned the individcual's names (and not just the classic musicians like Maceo Parker and Larry Graham). I don't think that is the standard behavior of all pop stars.. Some musicians probably should have gotten a little more mention (Sonny T and Mark Brown for example) and he did struggle with credit-giving back in the day. But I still contend that he provided exposure for musicians more than many pop stars.

2.) Playing parts on others albums (not necessarily asking for credit.)-Madonna's LIke a Prayer, Stevie Nicks--Stand Back.

3.) mentorship..I am not talking about the NPG produced proteges (that could be construed as not particularly selfless..I am talking about some of the young musicians he hung with later in life who didn't feature on his albums.

4.) the times he did give quietly to local charities around Paisley and in the places he toured. Maybe you can help me recall some of those but there seemed to be mention of those by his associates after he died. I also recall family members of band mates funerals paid for.

5.) Cheap aftershows for the devoted fans.

6.) forgiving those who badmouthed him or yelled at him. putting their musical connection above pettiness. I am not saying he always did this, but he did do this.

7.) paying for or giving homes to some of his musicians (the Weltons, Larry Graham. Kirk Johnson I believe) and his family members (parents). Paying for his sister's rehab. He didn't foot the bill for everything in her life, but I am not sure he should have had to.

8.) making his musicians laugh. humor in the workplace is a gift.

9.) bonding with the children of his band members.

10.) making sure there were no bad seats in the house.

Anymore? Please keep it to the generous moments.. We know he had a selfish side but that's not my point.

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11) Depositing $7000 into ELisa s account for two rehearsals when she needed money

12)Giving $15000 each randomly to Apples Brrenda and Susan weeks before he left

13)Buying a bed for Susannah Melvoin when he learned that hers had a huge lunp on one side before they were dating

14) Gifting one of his early Tour Bus drivers with a Motorike, years after he told Prince that he had sold his to pay for his wedding

15)Quietly donating money to the Family of Trayvon Martin

Lovejunky said:

11) Depositing $7000 into ELisa s account for two rehearsals when she needed money

12)Giving $15000 each randomly to Apples Brrenda and Susan weeks before he left

13)Buying a bed for Susannah Melvoin when he learned that hers had a huge lunp on one side before they were dating

14) Gifting one of his early Tour Bus drivers with a Motorike, years after he told Prince that he had sold his to pay for his wedding

15)Quietly donating money to the Family of Trayvon Martin

16) taking care of Lauryn Hill

17) donating to libraries

18) giving $200K to create a new arm & music program at a school

19) giving his sister a job after her struggles with drug addiction

20) taking care of his mother and father until they passed away (and probably paying for the funeral expenses)

Lovejunky said:

11) Depositing $7000 into ELisa s account for two rehearsals when she needed money

12)Giving $15000 each randomly to Apples Brrenda and Susan weeks before he left

13)Buying a bed for Susannah Melvoin when he learned that hers had a huge lunp on one side before they were dating

14) Gifting one of his early Tour Bus drivers with a Motorike, years after he told Prince that he had sold his to pay for his wedding

15)Quietly donating money to the Family of Trayvon Martin

On #12, Are you saying weeks before he left Earth?

He never let his right hand know what his left hand was doing. That is the richest and most important part of his legacy.

Astasheiks said:

Lovejunky said:

11) Depositing $7000 into ELisa s account for two rehearsals when she needed money

12)Giving $15000 each randomly to Apples Brrenda and Susan weeks before he left

13)Buying a bed for Susannah Melvoin when he learned that hers had a huge lunp on one side before they were dating

14) Gifting one of his early Tour Bus drivers with a Motorike, years after he told Prince that he had sold his to pay for his wedding

15)Quietly donating money to the Family of Trayvon Martin

On #12, Are you saying weeks before he left Earth?

Yes. It was on the Org. Initially, Susan refused because she thought the phone call from whoever (an assistant probably) was a scam, because they asked for banking account info to do a direct transfer. She later got it worked out. None of them know why he did it.

namepeace said:

He never let his right hand know what his left hand was doing. That is the richest and most important part of his legacy.

it is, and it's what makes me miss him most. Music is just music, human growth is very meaningful and hard.

PeteSilas said:

namepeace said:

He never let his right hand know what his left hand was doing. That is the richest and most important part of his legacy.

it is, and it's what makes me miss him most. Music is just music, human growth is very meaningful and hard.

indeed.

Prince had two sides, they were both friends.

Astasheiks said:

Lovejunky said:

11) Depositing $7000 into ELisa s account for two rehearsals when she needed money

12)Giving $15000 each randomly to Apples Brrenda and Susan weeks before he left

13)Buying a bed for Susannah Melvoin when he learned that hers had a huge lunp on one side before they were dating

14) Gifting one of his early Tour Bus drivers with a Motorike, years after he told Prince that he had sold his to pay for his wedding

15)Quietly donating money to the Family of Trayvon Martin

On #12, Are you saying weeks before he left Earth?

YES

rogifan said:

He donated to a fund for the victims of the 35W bridge collapse. That occurred in 2007. And also gave $200K to the Harvest Prep and Seed Academy in Minneapolis. http://minnesota.cbslocal...donations/

That was my #18, but I didn't have the deets.

Playing a full concert for deaf children Purple Rain era. That one always got to me. For one, it didnt seem like him at the time becasue he was always sneering in most ics it seemed to me. I was also wondering how his persona would go down with a school for the deaf concert. Of course it was toned down by recorded accounts.

During one of his "The Prince Tribute" podcasts (April 27, 2016 or May 5, 2016) Dr. Funkenberry spoke about how Prince always asked him about his health and paid Dr. Funkenberry's medical bills, no questions asked.

rdhull said:

Playing a full concert for deaf children Purple Rain era. That one always got to me. For one, it didnt seem like him at the time becasue he was always sneering in most ics it seemed to me. I was also wondering how his persona would go down with a school for the deaf concert. Of course it was toned down by recorded accounts.

I love this generous moment too. He had a huge heart.

I loved what someone that worked at a grocery store in Minneapolis said about him coming in late at night and buying shelves of groceries to anonymously donate to local shelters.

thedoorkeeper said:

rdhull said:

TrivialPursuit said:

Astasheiks said:

On #12, Are you saying weeks before he left Earth?

Yes. It was on the Org. Initially, Susan refused because she thought the phone call from whoever (an assistant probably) was a scam, because they asked for banking account info to do a direct transfer. She later got it worked out. None of them know why he did it.

Apples didn't get the $$ she thought it was a scam and before they could get it worked out Prince died. The other 2 got the money.

He also paid for Cat's medical bills.

Didn't he pay for others' medical bills. I seem to remember Jill's maybe? and a musican of James Brown's. Also, I believe he was involved in helping Rosie Gaines with her medical problems. He also seemed very kind and understanding where Amy Winehouse was concerned.

He was also pretty classy when MJ was accused of Child molestation. (Even LaToya seemed to pubically bash her brother for possibly molesting kids. She later stated that her controlling husband made her do it.)

PennyPurple said:

He also paid for Cat's medical bills.

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purplerabbithole said:

purplerabbithole said:

Didn't he pay for others' medical bills. I seem to remember Jill's maybe? and a musican of James Brown's. Also, I believe he was involved in helping Rosie Gaines with her medical problems. He also seemed very kind and understanding where Amy Winehouse was concerned.

He was also pretty classy when MJ was accused of Child molestation. (Even LaToya seemed to pubically bash her brother for possibly molesting kids. She later stated that her controlling husband made her do it.)

PennyPurple said:

He also paid for Cat's medical bills.

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Yes, I think he helped Vanity also.

Another one I found. After working with MIsty Copeland, he gave money to the ABT and saved a Harlem Ballet School that she had been associated with. It was going to be shut and he gave it enough money to stay open..and it is still open now. Just read this.

purplerabbithole said:

Didn't he pay for others' medical bills. I seem to remember Jill's maybe? and a musican of James Brown's. Also, I believe he was involved in helping Rosie Gaines with her medical problems. He also seemed very kind and understanding where Amy Winehouse was concerned.

He was also pretty classy when MJ was accused of Child molestation. (Even LaToya seemed to pubically bash her brother for possibly molesting kids. She later stated that her controlling husband made her do it.)

PennyPurple said:

He also paid for Cat's medical bills.

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Right after P died DrFunkenberry posted a podcast and he mentioned a time when he fell ill. Prince found out and paid all his medical bills and rent (I believe). Once he was better, Prince would always have a seat reserved for him to sit during a show and would ask him each time how he was doing/feeling. Drfunkenberry broke down while telling the story and it was at that point that I realized the depth of their relationship. It was a heart warming story and proves P was a giver.

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