RIP Prince

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  • SmallestOceans
    SmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    RIP, people are dropping like flys. It's crazy.
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    KEXP is also playing Prince today.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • Brannigans law
    Brannigans law Posts: 130
    good call, i remember the foos doing that one.


    Crazy rumor about that...Prince was upset that they recorded his song so as payback he covered Best of You during the Super Bowl halftime show. Here's what Taylor Hawkins said about it...

    “Dude, I have no idea why he did it, but I’d love to find out,” Hawkins laughed. “I mean, the thought went through my head that maybe he was doing it as a sort of ’F— you’ to us, or maybe he really likes the song. Either way, it was pretty amazing to have a guy like Prince covering one of our songs — and actually doing it better than we did.”

    Full article heremtv.com/news/1551990/foo-fighters-have-no-idea-why-prince-covered-their-song-at-super-bowl/
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    mrussel1 said:

    camsjam said:

    eeriepadave said:

    wonder which prince song they'll cover tonight? image

    Purple Rain? Cream? 1999? When Doves Cry?

    Delirious would be fun.
    Darling Nikki.

    Guaranteed..
    That would be something to see. Remember when those fuckstains Al & Tipper Gore branded Prince public enemy #1 because of this song, and started the PMRC? On a day I mourn Prince's passing, I can't help but remember those self-righteous pricks who tried to limit his artistry.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,919
    jeffbr said:

    mrussel1 said:

    camsjam said:

    eeriepadave said:

    wonder which prince song they'll cover tonight? image

    Purple Rain? Cream? 1999? When Doves Cry?

    Delirious would be fun.
    Darling Nikki.

    Guaranteed..
    That would be something to see. Remember when those fuckstains Al & Tipper Gore branded Prince public enemy #1 because of this song, and started the PMRC? On a day I mourn Prince's passing, I can't help but remember those self-righteous pricks who tried to limit his artistry.
    I do remember that, and not just about Prince. I like Al Gore overall. I'm not sure why they chose that cause but it really sucked when they were trying to censor music. I don't mind teh labels and I think that's where they landed, or it landed.
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    mrussel1 said:

    jeffbr said:

    mrussel1 said:

    camsjam said:

    eeriepadave said:

    wonder which prince song they'll cover tonight? image

    Purple Rain? Cream? 1999? When Doves Cry?

    Delirious would be fun.
    Darling Nikki.

    Guaranteed..
    That would be something to see. Remember when those fuckstains Al & Tipper Gore branded Prince public enemy #1 because of this song, and started the PMRC? On a day I mourn Prince's passing, I can't help but remember those self-righteous pricks who tried to limit his artistry.
    I do remember that, and not just about Prince. I like Al Gore overall. I'm not sure why they chose that cause but it really sucked when they were trying to censor music. I don't mind teh labels and I think that's where they landed, or it landed.
    Darling Nikki landed the #1 spot on their Filthy Fifteen list, so it has that going for it! I didn't mind the explicit stickers, except it affected distribution (some places wouldn't put out explicit albums). And I'm generally opposed to government limiting speech, so couldn't get behind them and their congressional hearings. .
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • BS44325
    BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    manitouman said:

    KV4053 said:

    https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y?t=3m26s

    Damn! And I like how he just tossed the guitar and strutted the f^ck off stage like he was saying...now that's how it's done bitches!

    RIP to another great loss!
    That solo is so fucking money. He really was a monster on the guitar.
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    Aw man. Prince was awesome. This really sucks. I hope PJ does a cover in Lexington too.
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  • jerparker20
    jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,529
    edited April 2016
    As a native born Minnesotan and a long time resident of the Twin Cities, I can say that today is a real bummer. We lost one of our own. Prince's impact here is/was/and will always be a major force and influence in this community. i never got the chance to see him perform in person, but I've had my random Prince spotting moments over the years (a perk of living here) and consider First Avenue to one of my favorite places on earth and have spent countless nights there. There's something very special about walking into the place.

    Bob Mould, who we claim as one of us here in Twin Cities, just posted a fantastic message on FB. The last part of it sums up what Prince meant to this area nicely:

    "I'm two blocks from First Avenue as I write these words. Friday and Saturday nights, I will walk that same stage we all know from the movie. The exterior walls of First Avenue are covered with stars to honor the musicians who made an impact on music fans in Minnesota.

    Make no mistake: Prince was the brightest star in these Northern skies."

    Thanks Mr. Nelson. Pancakes forever.
    Post edited by jerparker20 on
  • JB128716
    JB128716 Posts: 2,064
    Always thought Black was influenced by Purple Rain
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  • KV4053
    KV4053 Mike's side, crushed up against the stage Posts: 1,514
    What does pancakes forever mean?
    I know I was born and I know that I'll die. The in between is mine.
  • green_girl
    green_girl Posts: 931
    edited April 2016
    KV4053 said:

    What does pancakes forever mean?

    I think it's a reference to Prince's smooth flip-the-script (or at least the original Chapelle skit):

    http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/prince-uses-dave-chappelle-photo-on-cover-of-new-single-breakfast-can-wait-2013208

    Dave Chappelle's funny response was something like, "what am I going to do, sue him for using a picture of me dressed as him?"
  • ladydocNYC
    ladydocNYC Posts: 635
    Very sad.
  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    I bought 1999 on cassette, when I was ten years old. I've been a huge fan ever since.
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  • themrpearljam
    themrpearljam Posts: 309
    there's an awesome video of him playing guitar on
    (while my guitar gently weeps)
  • bgirl59
    bgirl59 Tucson AZ Posts: 888
    Bentleyspop said:

    Some years ago Eric Clapton was asked how it felt to be the worlds greatest guitarist.

    His response " I don't know. Ask Prince"

    Indeed
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  • fortyshades
    fortyshades Posts: 1,835
    Anastesthia come to me, talk to me, liberate my mind...

    How these words formed my teenage mind...
  • marjen
    marjen CT Posts: 808
    Terrible news. The man was a musical genius. I really kinda stopped listening to him post Around the World in a Day. Remember clearing wearing out my 1999 and Purple Rain cassette tapes in my early teen years. His solo in Purple Rain has to be one of the most brilliant of all time, so emotional. RIP Prince.
  • Release EV
    Release EV Posts: 2,078
    Daron Oshay said:

    Posted this on the other thread

    http://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

    Just wow. RIP Prince.
  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,593
    Release EV said:

    Daron Oshay said:

    Posted this on the other thread

    http://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y

    Just wow. RIP Prince.
    I honestly don't think it's hyperbole to say this because he just died.

    I really think it's the best ever. At least best I've seen.

    So effortless and powerful equally. At one point Tom Petty looks floored.

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