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Name artists who have influenced or inspired you There are many artists that I respect and admire but the 2 who really stand out for me and have influenced me, are Betty Dvais and Grace Jones!
Why? because as a fellow female rock chick, those 2 artists were absoultely fearless. They didn't get caught up in the "black women can't do that" bullshit and Betty Davis, in my opinion rocks harder than any artists, of any genre, male or female. Grace Jones embodies, fierceness, beauty and courage and simply does not give a fuck what anyone thinks of her! rock on!  | |
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Gene Simmons inspires me in two different ways - he inspires me because he's truly my favourite bass player I've ever heard and I love his vision with his music 
he also inspires me as a person because I happen to really agree with a lot of his views on many things and I admire the person he is 
since I was a child he's inspired me in both ways | |
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Natisse said: Gene Simmons inspires me in two different ways - he inspires me because he's truly my favourite bass player I've ever heard and I love his vision with his music
he also inspires me as a person because I happen to really agree with a lot of his views on many things and I admire the person he is
since I was a child he's inspired me in both ways that's cool that he's an inspiration to you and it's interesting to see you giving props on his bass playing because on one ever really does.they only talk about the theatrics of their stage shows but never their musical abilities. do you think he's a money grubbing bastard like most other people? | |
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James Brown.....
George Clinton.... Sly Stone.... Gil Scott-Heron..... Carole King..... Curtis Mayfield.... Smokey Robinson..... Jimi Hendrix..... The Soul Stirrers (with or without Sam Cooke) There's so many, I'll be here for days on this one.....  | |
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Prince inspires me. The first time I heard "anna stesia" i could automatically relate to the lyrics. I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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dancerella said: Natisse said: Gene Simmons inspires me in two different ways - he inspires me because he's truly my favourite bass player I've ever heard and I love his vision with his music
he also inspires me as a person because I happen to really agree with a lot of his views on many things and I admire the person he is
since I was a child he's inspired me in both ways that's cool that he's an inspiration to you and it's interesting to see you giving props on his bass playing because on one ever really does.they only talk about the theatrics of their stage shows but never their musical abilities. do you think he's a money grubbing bastard like most other people? lol oh he's definately money-grabbing and he'll tell you all about it he also does a lot and gives a lot back tho, which he doesn't like telling anyone because his view is he doesn't want to play the "I'm so good I give to charity" card lol which I give him props for...I DON'T however think he's a bastard - he's actually a very sensitive guy who has a heart bigger than texas...but 
as for his bass playing it's unsurpassed in my view, anyway he's brilliant and it's a natural gift he's never had a lesson in his life - none of them did | |
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These artists have sparked in me the deepest soul searching....
Prince PJ Harvey Me'Shell N'Degeocello Bjork Erykah Badu 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: These artists have sparked in me the deepest soul searching....
Prince PJ Harvey Me'Shell N'Degeocello Bjork Erykah Badu That's not a bad list. For me it's; Prince Joni Mitchell The Cure Kate Bush Joy Division Recently The Arcade Fire. Prince cuz of style and adaptability Joni because indeed she paints with words The Cure for being different Kate Bush for taking it easy JD cuz it's good music to think by Arcade Fire is the soundtrack to my life right now. |
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Natisse said: dancerella said: that's cool that he's an inspiration to you and it's interesting to see you giving props on his bass playing because on one ever really does.they only talk about the theatrics of their stage shows but never their musical abilities. do you think he's a money grubbing bastard like most other people? lol oh he's definately money-grabbing and he'll tell you all about it he also does a lot and gives a lot back tho, which he doesn't like telling anyone because his view is he doesn't want to play the "I'm so good I give to charity" card lol which I give him props for...I DON'T however think he's a bastard - he's actually a very sensitive guy who has a heart bigger than texas...but
as for his bass playing it's unsurpassed in my view, anyway he's brilliant and it's a natural gift he's never had a lesson in his life - none of them didhe's never struck me as the sensitive type but i'll take your word for it. i'll have to pay a little more attention to his playing next time i hear one of their songs too. i love the bass guitar! | |
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HamsterHuey said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: These artists have sparked in me the deepest soul searching....
Prince PJ Harvey Me'Shell N'Degeocello Bjork Erykah Badu That's not a bad list. Not a bad list?! That is the list! 
2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: HamsterHuey said: That's not a bad list. Not a bad list?! That is the list!
The inclusion of Erykah Badu indicates some straying from logic... Bit of a rogue talent, she is. Like D'Angelo, loads of potential, but not really the means to access it in ways to create an album that is, well, interesting. |
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Prince
The Cure The Smiths Joy Division + New Order Depeche Mode Smashing Pumpkins My Bloody Valentine Radiohead Jeff + Tim Buckley Cocteau Twins Tom Waits Miles Davis David Bowie Janes Addiction (first 2 albums) Bill Hicks At The Drive In The Pixies Chemical Brothers (first 2 albums) Sex Pistols Massive Attack Julian Cope Teardrop Explodes Echo & The Bunnymen Velvet Underground Brainiac Levitation The Orb Dead Kennedys Sonic Youth DJ Shadow Sly And The Family Stone Primal Scream (Vanishing Point & XTRMNTR) Suede (first 2 albums) "Prince don't hear Ravel when he wanna make love to his woman. He hears drums and shit." Miles Davis | |
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After all my years of listening to music, Prince is the only artist who has awakened a desire in me to write songs. As opposed to just enjoying and loving his music like all my other faves, Prince is the one I relate to and appreciate most as an artist. Not sure why, but I like his do-it-all attitude and drive for success and self-confidence and willingness to experiment and even fall flat on his face artistically. I admire that. And I relate to his writing style - his flowery, purpley lyrics especially. And the fact that he's from my home state helps too. | |
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Prince is pretty much it for me. | |
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A few artists that were innovators, overcame political/social obstacles or refused to be boxed in...
Paul Robeson Louis Armstrong Marian Anderson Charlie Parker Duke Ellington Miles Davis John Coltrane Sun Ra Herbie Hancock Sly Stone Jimi Hendrix Frank Zappa Prince ...are a few that come to mind tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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HamsterHuey said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Not a bad list?! That is the list!
The inclusion of Erykah Badu indicates some straying from logic... Bit of a rogue talent, she is. Like D'Angelo, loads of potential, but not really the means to access it in ways to create an album that is, well, interesting. You don't listen to her lyrics do you? Mama's Gun was chock full of spiritual awakenings for me. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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James Brown
Miles Sly Prince Stevie Wonder Earth Wind and Fire Motown (60's and early 70's) Lester Young Betty Davis Dyke and the Blazers Kool and the Gang (pre JT) Mozart Lollipop (angry band from NY, genius) Howlin Wolf Skip James Elmore James Otis Redding Wilson Pickett Troublefunk Curtis Mayfield too many obscure funk bands to reference, most from the late 60's and early 70's. How could I forget Curtis!-edit [Edited 2/2/05 10:55am] | |
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I have to add Tori Amos
for her songs, her musicianship and a confidence to express herself in an unfriendly world | |
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Mark Oliver Everett,
a man often called E from the band EELS, its a true inspiration to witness how he has dealt with his life tragedy's through his music. | |
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Prince: growing up black in a white environment, to me he was like my big brother. I looked up to him for his fearlessness in doing what he wanted to do and projecting the image he wanted to project. He was a true individualist, which caused me to embrace his ever-evolving work. His mentality still influences me to this day.
De La Soul: For their ability to grow and their refusal to compromise their work. Miles Davis: The coolness, the heartbreak, the sheer beauty of his work. John Coltrane: for his spirituality and fearlessness. Duke Ellington: for his elegance.and style. Sade Peter Gabriel: Passion is a work of faith that I cling to. Stevie Wonder: For his ability to express depth and emotion with clarity and beauty. Jimi Hendrix: His strength and his vision. The Police: for expressing feelings of longing, love, frustration and confusion so well. They embrace the absurdity of life and accept it for what it is. Earth, Wind and Fire: For their uplifting and overwhelmingly positive work. They were part of the soundtrack of my childhood. [Edited 2/2/05 13:37pm] Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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