From now on, I will be posting different articles, reviews and various text in which I think would be very interesting and good contribution 2 the org. This will especailly be 4 those who are looking 4 more info of His Career, From his past, present and future.The Reason why i'm doing this, is because Prince has been getting so much flack lately, I thought it would be only right 2 remind us all, why we became fans in the first place..,. Some may like 2 believe they choose 2 become a fan of his purple music , but really the music has choosen u. With no games or exception 2 the rule, you where welcomed with opened arms and introduced 2 the simplicty of funk. once you've stepped into there's no turning back, even if you tried 2 and liked it, and if that wasn't harsh enough..... I thought it would be proper if I started you all with something light. Not 2 sexy, Not 2 dirty, but all in the name of good ol' fashion fun, purple fun that is... ever heard of it



CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (1976)


(What follows is a transcript of Prince's very first interview. It appeared in his high school newspaper on February 16, 1976. It is accompanied by a picture of a young afro-clad Prince sitting at a piano.)

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"Nelson Finds It "Hard To Become Known"


"I play with Grand Central Corporation. I've been playing with them for two years," Prince Nelson, senior at Central, said. Prince started playing piano at age seven and guitar when he got out of eighth grade.


Prince was born in Minneapolis. When asked, he said, "I was born here, unfortunately." Why? "I think it is very hard for a band to make it in this state, even if they're good. Mainly because there aren't any big record companies or studios in this state. I really feel that if we would have lived in Los Angeles or New York or some other big city, we would have gotten over by now."


He likes Central a great deal, because his music teachers let him work on his own. He now is working with Mr. Bickham, a music teacher at Central, but has been working with Mrs. Doepkes.


He plays several instruments, such as guitar, bass, all keyboards, and drums. He also sings sometimes, which he picked up recently. He played saxophone in seventh grade but gave it up. He regrets he did. He quit playing sax when school ended one summer. He never had time to practice sax anymore when he went back to school. He does not play in the school band. Why? "I really don't have time to make the concerts."


Prince has a brother that goes to Central whose name is Duane Nelson, who is more athletically enthusiastic. He plays on the basketball team and played on the football team. Duane is also a senior.


Prince plays by ear. "I've had about two lessons, but they didn't help much. I think you'll always be able to do what your ear tells you, so just think how great you'd be with lessons also," he said.


"I advise anyone who wants to learn guitar to get a teacher unless they are very musically inclined. One should learn all their scales too. That is very important," he continued.


Prince would also like to say that his band is in the process of recording an album containing songs they have composed. It should be released during the early part of the summer.


"Eventually I would like to go to college and start lessons again when I'm much older."


2 years later... FOR YOU





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[This message was edited Sat Aug 23 1:03:17 PDT 2003 by DigitalLisa]

I always thought Haywood Nelson from the televion show "what's happening" was one of Prince brothers. They always looked alike 2 me and plus both their last names where Nelson. I thought Haywood Nelson was so cute 2

Yeah,I loved that show. Good Times,Sanford and Son they have them on Nick and it's Cool to see them. I don't know what the Hell is wrong with me I just dig that Wild Afro look also. Freaks Me out like a Muther. Please don't even get me started cause I'll just Scream Lisa.

Muffy said:

Hey J!
how are you sweety?


good post, by the way!

cborgman said:

Thanks :Wave2:

Hey what's up how are you


I'm just fine by the way
[This message was edited Sat Aug 23 1:25:43 PDT 2003 by DigitalLisa]

Muffy said:[quote]Yeah,I loved that show. Good Times,Sanford and Son they have them on Nick and it's Cool to see them. I don't know what the Hell is wrong with me I just dig that Wild Afro look also. Freaks Me out like a Muther. Please don't even get me started cause I'll just Scream Lisa Just for the record thanks for posting that interview again. Just makes ya say Genius all over again. Damn I have such a Jones for Prince. If I was a Guy I'd be so Hard and Stroking my Erection right now. But maybe that would make me Gay so who knows maybe then I wouldn't at any case being a female I'll stroke my imaginary C**k! Seriously if this Man doesn't send me to a Sexaholic clinic or a Monestery. Daag,I just have so many Sexual Steamy Thoughts about Him and my Lord I'm suppose to concentrate on the Music not having Sex with him. God***N he is the Mutherf***G S**T. Oh,I can just see it now. A freakin Therapist would have a field day with me saying I'm Sexually Aroused by Prince and have Erotic Fantasies about him. I don't Know what they'd Even suggest me to do. How many times can one Masturbate a Day without going Mad?

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Muffy said:

:Falloff: u crack me up

DigitalLisa said:

I am exhausted. trying to stay awake fore another hour so ican take a friend to the airport. you want me to call you tongiht?

also, i realize it is not the same forum or thread, but i think you should have another for being so incredibley brave the other night.

cborgman said:

Thanks Cborg I appreciate that a bunch,
I'll orgnote u in a few

Thanks. Unfortunately it's mad True. I find every freakin thing Adorable about him. I adore those Vulcan Ears from Emancipation and his Crooked kinda smile and the shape of his head and just every Freaking thing about Him. He's so Incredibly Handsome and Man I just can't help but Gush.