I didn't give it much of a thought till I saw his documentary in some channel last night. Little Richard is very STRICT too when it comes 2 his band, the brotha fines alot if any of them messed up a simple note.

Even his stage presence reminds me alot of Prince 2 some degree mo' than James Brown. The energy he has and the way he acts as if he's "possessed" when he's on stage, reminds me so much of Lil' Man.

Only the difference between him and Prince that, Peneman's former band members get recognized when they split-up from him. On the other hand, you wouldn't hear a single breath from Prince's former bandmates.

Little Richard opened the door and discovered many people who lasted in this industrey.

hmmm, "Gett Off!"

Harlepolis said:

Are you suggesting that the relative lack of longstanding success among Prince's former bandmates after leaving his band is somehow his responsibility?

KoolAid said:

Naw, I'm just stating the differences thats all. Don't put words in my mouth!

this picture is just too damn cool!!!

yeah he does have a big influence. ppl have making the comparison for 20+ years, but Prince doesn't really mention it i guess because he doesn't like to be compared to others

Everytime Lil' Rich is interviewed, he says how much he's influenced Prince. Every Time.

squirrelgrease said:

"prince is me!"

I Sooo don't Think So! I would say James Brown Much More than Richard. Just they looked alike when Prince was in the Purple Rain ,but the Jerri Curl look was Big back then. By the way Little Richard who I enjoy very Much well maybe you are saying Prince turning like a Preacher as Richard did. Well,yeah then I agree that. But Still Musically I Don't THINK Richard was Really an Influence on Prince as much as James. Richard is Very Camp. Prince ISN"T!

Prince owes damn near his whole career to Little Richard.

LadyCabDriver said:

definitely.

How does Prince owe his whole career to Richard?

I always laugh Little Dick when he brings this up

wow clothes,hair whatever.. but the dude has what 4 or 5 known songs in 50+ years in the biz

dude make another hit or a new song! You have been bitchin and moaning since 1980 about everything! You were what 50 years old back then.

Prince is close to 50.. well sorta kinda, and I can't see him stop making music and just make a career of just bitchin & moanin about everyone & everything

There is nothing worst then an OLD QUEEN.

Little Rich.. why don't you pick up a Guitar? Drums, Learn to Record, Produce your own music.

Prince is you.

please

Loco,I So AGREE. Richard only Wishes.

locoarts said:

Sounds defensive to me. Everybody doesn't have to play 46 instruments to have instrumental talent. Little Richard's image 20+ years earlier than Prince's first album certainly DID pave the way for Prince's androgynous look and flamboyant gear. Whether he's the self-proclaimed Originator, Emancipator, and Architect of Rock and Roll or not, he's one of the genre's progenitors who helped pave the way for a Prince to happen. Respect your hero's elders, because whether you, I or anyone else digs his music, Prince is standing on the shoulder's of giants, just like many artists influenced by him today are standing on his.

LadyCabDriver said:

That is an exaggeration.

Supernova said:

Muffy said:

*cough* sorry?

what have you been watching? Prince is SO camp.Go watch the PR show @ syracuse or UTCM.

Supernova said:

Muffy said:

Do me a favor and read the thread's title, will ya?

Marrk said:

for real...that's one of the reasons i dig 'im, he can be so campy at times.

Yeah,well Image wise if yu are going to say he Turned into a Preacher or something well No! I don't See Prince as a Little Richard Clone and have you ever Seen Richard talking on T.V.? Please ,Prince is SEXY ...Richard in My opinion and when you Even see him on T.V. first off he's Gay and Prince Isn't ! Secondly ,he's Annoying and Brags about Shit! Where does Prince act like an IDIOT? Never Man,Never!

Muffy said:

Damn this headache

Harlepolis said:

muffy, ain't nobody said that prince is a clone of little richard, per se...

Don't get me wrong some of Richard's work is Cool. But well, Prince's Personality Onstage is NOWHERE,NOWHERE near Richard's Screaming and all. If you think yes,then you Old and Stupid! Prince's Hero is Larry Graham you all not Fucking Little Richard!.

Muffy said:

you're kidding, right?

how mature of you to say

Muffy said:

snickers

lovebizzare said:

4give me if I'm slow!

This Muffy person reminds me alot of Natasha/Vagina!

Damn, back in the day, Little Richard had loads of sex with woman. And he's gay.

Little Richard has always reminded me of Prince's image.