kingricefan said:

So out of 27 posts 10 (so far) are negative. Would those 10 posters prefer that we just forget about Prince and the music? He's gone, folks, he's never coming back to give us new music or drop in at the Grammy's to give an award or go on tour again. So how would you like to keep his memory and IMPACT on the world alive? Prince has been gone 4 years this April so this isn't even a 5th year anniversary and he's getting a tribute concert that will be filmed and aired on television. Quit your whining about who's playing/singing/dancing and just freaking enjoy the fact that he HASN'T BEEN FORGOTTEN yet!!! Be HAPPY about that.

Prince and his music will never be forgotten.He doesn't need "tribute concerts" to remind the world how great he was.Just put on a Prince CD and pay tribute by simply listening

SoulAlive said:

OperatingThetan said:

SoulAlive said:

Prince and his music will never be forgotten.He doesn't need "tribute concerts" to remind the world how great he was.Just put on a Prince CD and pay tribute by simply listening

Agreed. Prince is his own best tribute. A televised stellar live Prince concert from the vault or even a decent, thoughtful compilation of some of his greatest live performances, would be the most fitting way to honour him. There's an archive of lengendary, dynamite performances - why not use them?

and at least they could do both...

PennyPurple said:

ladygirl99 said:

Exactly. Prince wasn't a solo artist that need other non-associate musicians to play his tributes where his own bandmembers should had been contact first. I understand its all about attracting stars for these tributes but most people would still enjoy the songs no need to constantly attract star power (since when that is revelent in 2020 when this younger generation are making their own stars over some internent sensation by some previously unknown person).

He already had his own bands who not only alive but healthy enough to play these tributes. The industry should had contact them first before getting the likes of Beck, Foo Fighters, etc. I mean don't get me wrong they are talent but still show some respect toward his bandmembers who helped Prince to get where he was at.

I remember Wendy and Lisa said on their social media page that they were overlook when it come to Prince documentary scoring gigs yet some of the songs they helped to do and they are right. Give them some Prince scoring gigs that the least people can do since they lost some opportunities to do Prince tribute gigs. Plus they were there with the writing not just touring.

Prince is the only 1 who got Prince to where is was.

This a grammy tribute to PRINCE, not his ASSociates.

No man is an island.

Prince even said out of his own mouth that he got help especially during the mid 80s with his studio work. He also talked about jam sessions how it was done by various bandmembers and some of their work went on his records.

Whether you like it or not facts are facts, his associates help his success and more should be up there instead of musicians who have nothing to do with his success. I understand some people have personal beef with his associates but please don't let it cloud over facts and stories.

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RJP1205 said:

That´s a cool list and most of them definitely deserve to be invited but I think the majority of casual fans and Grammy Award viewers wouldn´t even know who those people are. I think Jill Jones and Cat are two very important people in Prince history but most folks today couldn´t tell you who those two are. The Grammy Awards have to play it safe and use more wellknown people, regardless of how the hardcore fans feel about it. . EXACTLY!! It's an ALL STAR tribute. The way to introduce P to the masses is to include stars who are currently relevant.

I see your point and that is why I said earlier that the estate should plan something like Prince version of Woodstock like a four day one time event and make it stream or televise. Woodstock doesn't usually empathize starpower like the Grammys and plus Princestock it would had all the musicians (if they want to do it) worked for him and played well known songs from the era they worked on.

Cat Glover and even Jill Jones mentioned this.

Gosh people don't realize I wish I can be part of making decisions with the estate and heck I can do for a low price or even free because I just care I am not the only fan feels this way.

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SoulAlive said:

kingricefan said:

So out of 27 posts 10 (so far) are negative. Would those 10 posters prefer that we just forget about Prince and the music? He's gone, folks, he's never coming back to give us new music or drop in at the Grammy's to give an award or go on tour again. So how would you like to keep his memory and IMPACT on the world alive? Prince has been gone 4 years this April so this isn't even a 5th year anniversary and he's getting a tribute concert that will be filmed and aired on television. Quit your whining about who's playing/singing/dancing and just freaking enjoy the fact that he HASN'T BEEN FORGOTTEN yet!!! Be HAPPY about that.

Prince and his music will never be forgotten.He doesn't need "tribute concerts" to remind the world how great he was.Just put on a Prince CD and pay tribute by simply listening

I agree completely! Prince will never be forgotten by his true fans......not possible!

Everyone saying all these associates should be at this event...it's a Grammys show. It's supposed to be other famous musical artists paying tribute. If the Estate wants to do another proper tribute concert they can invite Jill, Cat, 3EG etc. Also if Sheila is the musical director of this show I'm not surprised certain people aren't involved. But I think it's mostly because the Grammy folks know casual Prince fans/the people tuning into this show wouldn't know who the heck Jill Jones or Cat Dyson is.

And let's be honest, whatever one thinks of Sheila her BET tribute was probably the best of all of them. It was tight and the songs segued together really well (which is something Prince was known for). I fully expect it will be a tight show and much better than the shit show Morris Hayes had to direct. Or the pathetic Bruno Mars Grammy tribute which was nothing more than bad karaoke complete with him in Purple Rain era costume. #vomit

RJOrion said:

Buttox said:

Maybe Lizzo will do a cameo

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The tribute concert sounds fantastic, I'm hoping Jimmy, Terry, and Sheila really show and prove, with an unforgettable show we can all enjoy and be proud of. I'm happy this will be a great opportunity to introduce Prince music to new generations of fans of other artists.

StrangeButTrue said:

Maybe Lizzo will do a cameo

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The tribute concert sounds fantastic, I'm hoping Jimmy, Terry, and Sheila really show and prove, with an unforgettable show we can all enjoy and be proud of. I'm happy this will be a great opportunity to introduce Prince music to new generations of fans of other artists.

She could do a song off his 2014 album or so. People don't realize but Lizzo and Prince worked a song together before he passed. He saw her performed at First Avenue and he invited her to do a song at Paisley Park. Too bad Prince isn't here seeing Lizzo's mainstream success.

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OperatingThetan said:

SoulAlive said:

Prince and his music will never be forgotten.He doesn't need "tribute concerts" to remind the world how great he was.Just put on a Prince CD and pay tribute by simply listening

Agreed. Prince is his own best tribute. A televised stellar live Prince concert from the vault or even a decent, thoughtful compilation of some of his greatest live performances, would be the most fitting way to honour him. There's an archive of lengendary, dynamite performances - why not use them?

THANK YOU! Finally somebody on here talking some sense.

arent all these tribute things just a way to bring his music to attention and try to sell his stuff?

jfenster said:

arent all these tribute things just a way to bring his music to attention and try to sell his stuff?

Yes they are and I'm glad they are doing it. As long as it's done right and out of love. Except I could do without John Legend.

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John Legend is getting crucified here. He's not that bad.

PeggyO said:

John Legend is getting crucified here. He's not that bad.

The thing with me with John Legend is he's overrated and overexposed. He's everywhere.

We need a break from here. Jesus, he was on Surviving R Kelly, I'm surprised he wasn't on the sequel last week.

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TurnItUp said:

PeggyO said:

John Legend is getting crucified here. He's not that bad.

The thing with me with John Legend is he's overrated and overexposed. He's everywhere.

We need a break from here. Jesus, he was on Surviving R Kelly, I'm surprised he wasn't on the sequel last week.

I love H.E.R. My daughter actually turned me on to her music.

@djdaffy1227 I saw her (H.E.R.) live too once she was kinda dreadful, IMHO. She even literally pretended to do the guitar solo from Purple Rain.

@PeggyO never understood the appeal of John Legend and I always thought he kinda looked like Tia and Tamera's little brother on Sister Sister. It is notable and outstanding of him to have collected so many accolades and I'm sure he could do a tamer Prince song. Maybe Pink Cashmere?

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StrangeButTrue said:

@djdaffy1227 I saw her (H.E.R.) live too once she was kinda dreadful, IMHO. She even literally pretended to do the guitar solo from Purple Rain.

@PeggyO never understood the appeal of John Legend and I always thought he kinda looked like Tia and Tamera's little brother on Sister Sister. It is notable and outstanding of him to have collected so many accolades and I'm sure he could do a tamer Prince song. Maybe Pink Cashmere?

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He shows a little life and soul when coaching on The Voice

RJOrion said:

LOL...my 13 year old son looks ALOT like a teenage version of John Legend...skin color, haircut, eyes... he hates it when people tell him that

Don't forget, World's sexiest man...

PeggyO said: