Also, while I'm writing about Michael and Prince in the same topic, let me speak on folks being upset about P not speaking openly in the media about Michael's passing....For me, it's two fold. On one hand, yeah, I personally would have liked to have seen P made a statement in regard to Michael's passing. Like Madonna did and others. BUT, I also know that P doesn't do things like that. I was somewhat surprised at first that P didn't attend James Brown funeral. BUT then I thought that I don't know what's in P's heart so I can't pass judgement on the man. Everybody grieves differently. So yeah, I understand some people wanting or wondering why P hasn't said anything. To a degree, I think it's a natural thought. Many of the general public link Michael and Prince, largely because they were so popular in the 80's and I think some P fans would like to see P show some type of emotion regarding Michael. But for me, as I stated, everybody grieves differently. And P certainly is NOT obligated to make a public statement regarding Michael. Personally, I think Prince was saddened by Michael's death. They both experienced their greatest success in their careers really one year apart from each other. When Thriller truly blew up in 83 (although released in 82) and P's Purple Rain album and movie in 84 and tour in 84 & 85. And then the Victory tour in 84 as well. They were both at the height of their fame around and at the same time. P did show some compassion towards MJ during his trial and he spoke kind and supporting words regarding Michael. Which was nice to see. I believe, especially as they both grew older, that there was a true kinship there. If nothing else, as I stated earlier, they BOTH respected and admired each other's talents and what each other had achieved. I do think, in time, that P will show his respects to Michael in P's music. Either in a composed song or on stage dedicating a number to him. I don't believe that Prince is cold hearted or indifferent to Michael's passing. Not at all. Again, I believe the news hurt Prince like it hurt millions of others.
[Edited 7/25/09 1:47am]

and one more for the road.....

Actually, the convo going on is bit more insightful than the normal "Prince is better...No!!!!...MJ is better!!!!" Maybe you need to slow down with the theatrics....

Also, while I'm writing about Michael and Prince in the same topic, let me speak on folks being upset about P not speaking openly in the media about Michael's passing....For me, it's two fold. On one hand, yeah, I personally would have liked to have seen P made a statement in regard to Michael's passing. Like Madonna did and others. BUT, I also know that P doesn't do things like that. I was somewhat surprised at first that P didn't attend James Brown funeral. BUT then I thought that I don't know what's in P's heart so I can't pass judgement on the man. Everybody grieves differently. So yeah, I understand some people wanting or wondering why P hasn't said anything. To a degree, I think it's a natural thought. Many of the general public link Michael and Prince, largely because they were so popular in the 80's and I think some P fans would like to see P show some type of emotion regarding Michael. But for me, as I stated, everybody grieves differently. And P certainly is NOT obligated to make a public statement regarding Michael. Personally, I think Prince was saddened by Michael's death. They both experienced their greatest success in their careers really one year apart from each other. When Thriller truly blew up in 83 (although released in 82) and P's Purple Rain album and movie in 84 and tour in 84 & 85. And then the Victory tour in 84 as well. They were both at the height of their fame around and at the same time. P did show some compassion towards MJ during his trial and he spoke kind and supporting words regarding Michael. Which was nice to see. I believe, especially as they both grew older, that there was a true kinship there. If nothing else, as I stated earlier, they BOTH respected and admired each other's talents and what each other had achieved. I do think, in time, that P will show his respects to Michael in P's music. Either in a composed song or on stage dedicating a number to him. I don't believe that Prince is cold hearted or indifferent to Michael's passing. Not at all. Again, I believe the news hurt Prince like it hurt millions of others.
[Edited 7/25/09 1:47am]

I could careless if prince said anything about MJ's passing.

However , The grieving differently excuse need to stop, To even hint that Prince didn't go to his parents funerals because he grieves differently is a total JOKE, Ridiculous, Those were his parents for god sake, I find this very weird, People do this sometimes when they lose close friends but parents. he doesn’t have any excuse on this one :roll

Yeah, the lil' old box that P brought with him in 84 (before PR was released)when he visited with Michael and he was coming on to LaToya. The "gift" consisted of a little box with leaves, twigs and a cassete tape. On the tape was a bunch of chants and shit which P recorded backwards. Michael's "people" told Michael to get rid of the tape because it was obvious that P was demonic and that P was trying to put a "hex" on him. As far as the "competion" or "rivalry" went, it was legit up to a degree. In the sense that both cats were competitive in general. They both knew that they were BAD and they both took much pride in that. They both wanted to be the best and to be seen by others as such. There is nothing wrong with that. Other than they were both the same age, both were/are men and both were/are black and in 84, they were both the two biggest stars in the music biz,... other than that, they couldn't have been more different from each other. Sure, the media played up on the Michael vs. Prince thing in 84 and 85. It was on every cover of every issue of Right On! and Black Beat for 2 years. Then and now, I always saw them as two entirely seperate entities. Personally, from the things I've heard, there was no bad blood between them. They respected each other's talent and they both knew that what each other had achieved, being black men in the music industry, was no small feat and was not easy in the least.
[Edited 7/25/09 0:00am]

Nah...I think it has more to do with Prince's religion....Amongst the more hardcore JW's, they don't believe in going to funerals...Some JW's however do the funeral thing....

The current MJ Rolling Stone cover story is indeed illuminating, especially how competitive Mike was with Prince til' the very in....At one point in the piece, Kenny Ortega, MJ's director for what was to be the This Is It shows, asked Mike why he had trouble sleeping during the run up to the gigs...

Clip from article:

"For the most part, nights seemed to be the biggest problem for Jackson--he had complained of insomnia. But it was also the time when he felt a higher power was channeling creativity to him. "I didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night," he would tell Ortega."I was up working on music. That's when the information is coming, and when it's coming you gotta work."

"Michael," Ortega joked with him, "why can't you make a pact with your higher power so that you could put these ideas on the shelf until after July 13?"

"No," Jackson responded. Then he might give them to Prince."


That says it all...lol....

Even his parents? I really don't understand This.

Yep...even parents....the harder sect of JW's mourn their dead in other ways....

Yep...even parents....the harder sect of JW's mourn their dead in other ways....

Also, while I'm writing about Michael and Prince in the same topic, let me speak on folks being upset about P not speaking openly in the media about Michael's passing....For me, it's two fold. On one hand, yeah, I personally would have liked to have seen P made a statement in regard to Michael's passing. Like Madonna did and others. BUT, I also know that P doesn't do things like that. I was somewhat surprised at first that P didn't attend James Brown funeral. BUT then I thought that I don't know what's in P's heart so I can't pass judgement on the man. Everybody grieves differently. So yeah, I understand some people wanting or wondering why P hasn't said anything. To a degree, I think it's a natural thought. Many of the general public link Michael and Prince, largely because they were so popular in the 80's and I think some P fans would like to see P show some type of emotion regarding Michael. But for me, as I stated, everybody grieves differently. And P certainly is NOT obligated to make a public statement regarding Michael. Personally, I think Prince was saddened by Michael's death. They both experienced their greatest success in their careers really one year apart from each other. When Thriller truly blew up in 83 (although released in 82) and P's Purple Rain album and movie in 84 and tour in 84 & 85. And then the Victory tour in 84 as well. They were both at the height of their fame around and at the same time. P did show some compassion towards MJ during his trial and he spoke kind and supporting words regarding Michael. Which was nice to see. I believe, especially as they both grew older, that there was a true kinship there. If nothing else, as I stated earlier, they BOTH respected and admired each other's talents and what each other had achieved. I do think, in time, that P will show his respects to Michael in P's music. Either in a composed song or on stage dedicating a number to him. I don't believe that Prince is cold hearted or indifferent to Michael's passing. Not at all. Again, I believe the news hurt Prince like it hurt millions of others.

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