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RUMOR: ?uestlove wants 2 be the drummer 4 Prince? Strictly a rumor, but an interesting topic for discussion. The site I pulled it from (allhiphop.com) has been months ahead of some true rumors, but also misses at times. Figured true or not, it was worth posting:
Now, the word is Questlove of The Roots is a huge fan of Prince, you know the dude from the 80s that sold 17 million copies of Purple Rain. Not that the crew is breaking up, but we hear that Quest is really trying hard to be the drummer for the Purple One and would leave the group faster than you can say "Malik B" if ever blessed with the chance to do so. Must be nice. Speaking of the Roots, what happened to a root of the group Malik B? That was our boy! [This message was edited Wed Mar 31 17:15:44 2004 by Oreochld32] | |
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Oreochld32 said: Strictly a rumor, but an interesting topic for discussion. The site I pulled it from (allhiphop.com) has been months ahead of some true rumors, but also misses at times. Figured true or not, it was worth posting:
Now, the word is Questlove of The Roots is a huge fan of Prince, you know the dude from the 80s that sold 17 million copies of Purple Rain. Not that the crew is breaking up, but we hear that Quest is really trying hard to be the drummer for the Purple One and would leave the group faster than you can say "Malik B" if ever blessed with the chance to do so. Must be nice. Speaking of the Roots, what happened to a root of the group Malik B? That was our boy! [This message was edited Wed Mar 31 17:15:44 2004 by Oreochld32] ?uestlove has always wanted to drum for Prince on at least one entire album. That's not really a big secret if you're a die-hard of The Roots as well. Malik B is recovering from crack addiction. I think he has one appearance on the upcoming LP, The Tipping Point. | |
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If he can't fuck wit Blackwell he better keep dreaming...   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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Forget about it. I've never seen anybody drum like Blackwell. I have heard ?loves work and nothing I've ever heard can even compare..... 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Not a chance. Prince would be nutz 2 take Ahmir over John.  The Mothership Connection... Funk, Soul, R&B, & Jazz every Monday night @ 8:00 p.m. Listen @ www.wqaq.com (We are off the air 4 the Summer. Returning in early September 2004) | |
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I would truly love to hear them on at least one studio track. His drumming on Erykah Badu's 'Penetentiary Philsophy' was enough to convince me that he could hang. | |
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it would SO FRIGGIN ROCK IF ?UEST was Prince's drummer....I love blackwell, but ?uest is no slouch on the skins, ya'll... The Org is the short yellow bus of the Prince Internet fan community. | |
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SquarePeg said: it would SO FRIGGIN ROCK IF ?UEST was Prince's drummer....I love blackwell, but ?uest is no slouch on the skins, ya'll...
Of course it would (rock that is) ?uestlove is probably one of the best drummers ever. Johns not going anywhere I'm sure of that...but Prince would be a very lucky man to have Ahmir working with him And anyone remotely familiar with him knows he is a huge Prince head as is D'Angelo and Common and Eryka Badu and that whole Philly/Roots crew [This message was edited Wed Mar 31 18:35:48 2004 by Alexandernvrmind] Dance... Let me see you dance | |
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?uestlove is awesome, but this is pure fantasy for the time being. When has Prince ever done something like this when people come to him with their idea? It has to come from him...
Also, Blackwell's fine, but I really miss Michael Bland. That brother could throw sticks! Anybody know if he's still performing? | |
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SquarePeg said: it would SO FRIGGIN ROCK IF ?UEST was Prince's drummer....I love blackwell, but ?uest is no slouch on the skins, ya'll...
Slouch no....But he aint no Blackwell  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: SquarePeg said: it would SO FRIGGIN ROCK IF ?UEST was Prince's drummer....I love blackwell, but ?uest is no slouch on the skins, ya'll...
Slouch no....But he aint no Blackwell you've got me really thinking about this  Ol' boy is good. No doubt about that. But beyond the twirly-twirl thing and the visual effects he provides are his chops that phenomenal? Case in point: His performance on Shhh! It looks good on camera, but he's a tad bit sloppy with it. He still can't whoop Michael B  [This message was edited Wed Mar 31 19:06:37 2004 by psykosoul] | |
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psykosoul said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Slouch no....But he aint no Blackwell you've got me really thinking about this Ol' boy is good. No doubt about that. But beyond the twirly-twirl thing and the visual effects he provides are his chops that phenomenal? Case in point: His performance on Shhh! It looks good on camera, but he's a tad bit sloppy with it. He still can't whoop Michael B
[This message was edited Wed Mar 31 19:06:37 2004 by psykosoul] I've seen Blackwell stomp that shit more than a few times now and I agree that his drumming Monday wasn't as ferocious and fierce as it usually is. But comparring ?loves drumming on Pennitentiary Philosophy (I absolutely LOVE this song btw..) to Blackwells less than Stellar drumming on Monday night....Blackwell k-i-c-k-s-h-i-s-a-s-s 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: I've seen Blackwell stomp that shit more than a few times now and I agree that his drumming Monday wasn't as ferocious and fierce as it usually is. But comparring ?loves drumming on Pennitentiary Philosophy (I absolutely LOVE this song btw..) to Blackwells less than Stellar drumming on Monday night....Blackwell k-i-c-k-s-h-i-s-a-s-s Blackwell does kick his ass but the main reason I think ?uest could hang is because I've seen him play the beat for 777-9311 lick for lick. I think any drummer who can play that verbatim to the Linn Drum is worthy IMO. | |
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It would be cool only because ?uest would more than likely hip Prince to some truly cool music - I read an interview with him in The Believer last year, and his tastes and attitudes regarding music are fantastic. However, just in terms of having a drummer in the band, Prince would have to be insane to let Blackwell go. | |
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?uestlove is amazing. Just check out The Philadelphia Experiment.
He is one of the best pure groove drummers in the business. Plus he has an encyclopedic memory of classic break beats and grooves that he can immediately recall at the drop of a hat. | |
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I've never understood the big deal about Ahmir's skills on the kit. He's solid, but not dynamic. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: I've never understood the big deal about Ahmir's skills on the kit. He's solid, but not dynamic.
What do u mean? Listen to Voodoo. Track 1. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 2. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 3. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 4. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 etc. 
I'm joking of course. Track 13 references P's own drumming on Parade, and Spanish Joint mixes it up a bit too. | |
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fauxnewbie said: What do u mean? Listen to Voodoo.
Track 1. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 2. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 3. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 4. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 etc.. One too many 'duns' in that second bar, there. . [This message was edited Thu Apr 1 0:04:54 2004 by langebleu] ALT+PLS+RTN: Pure as a pane of ice. It's a gift. |
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langebleu said: fauxnewbie said: What do u mean? Listen to Voodoo.
Track 1. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 2. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 3. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 4. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 etc.. One too many 'duns' in that second bar, there. . [This message was edited Thu Apr 1 0:04:54 2004 by langebleu] How so? This ain't 4/4 dude.. 
1 2 3 clack 2 3, 1 2 3 clack 2 3... See? silly orger. ... [This message was edited Thu Apr 1 0:12:27 2004 by fauxnewbie] | |
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This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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fauxnewbie said: Supernova said: I've never understood the big deal about Ahmir's skills on the kit. He's solid, but not dynamic.
What do u mean? Listen to Voodoo. Track 1. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 2. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 3. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 4. dun dun dun CLACK dun dun, dun dun dun CLACK dun dun... Track 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 etc.
I'm joking of course. Track 13 references P's own drumming on Parade, and Spanish Joint mixes it up a bit too.  | |
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LOL quest and his Paradidle ass..lol ask quest what a "rudiment" is... he'll say its something u cook with,.. oh Pahhhleeeeze quest needs to stick wit just Kick and snare... | |
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SquarePeg said: it would SO FRIGGIN ROCK IF ?UEST was Prince's drummer....I love blackwell, but ?uest is no slouch on the skins, ya'll...
See I disagree, I think that if you put them on two sets next to each other ?est is going to get eaten up. I mean he is a good pocket drummer but that really is it. I don't find a great deal of skill in his fills and that to me is what differentiates the drummers. Anyone can hold a pocket. But how do I make that pocket live and breathe. Blackwell has great pocket and we all have seen his fill and his showmanship. Honestly what would ?estlove bring to this party? I like him but he is no John Blackwell, Micheal Bland or Sheila E. Not by a long shot. Peace THE CARDINAL HAS SPOKEN!!! | |
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Keep dreamin' ?uesto. 
Prince already had one sorry-ass drummer. His name was Kirk Johnson...he doesn't need another one. | |
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Wasn't there a story of ?uestlove's visit to PP where Prince told
him to "play the drums right", talkin' about his ackward style.??? Prince would be crazy to let Blackwell walk...he's the MVP of that band... not easy to be, seeing how great the other musicians are... Thanks for the laughs, arguments and overall enjoyment for the last umpteen years. It's time for me to retire from Prince.org and engage in the real world...lol. Above all, I appreciated the talent Prince. You were one of a kind. | |
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Blackwell is off the chain but remember folks there's always better...   & | |
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okaypimpn said: Keep dreamin' ?uesto.
Prince already had one sorry-ass drummer. His name was Kirk Johnson...he doesn't need another one. LOL I expected 2 see yo input here | |
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FACT: ?uestlove wants 2 be the drummer 4 Every1
check VH1 and tell me that isn't the truth. [This message was edited Thu Apr 1 13:41:17 2004 by togdog] | |
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togdog said: FACT: ?uestlove wants 2 be the drummer 4 Every1
check VH1 and tell me that isn't the truth. [This message was edited Thu Apr 1 13:41:17 2004 by togdog] he suffers from a very bad case of drum envy.  | |
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