A true talent, rest in peace........... My favorite guitar solo by him--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INsVaR-S-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INsVaR-S-w
R.I.P. -- Prince
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He was far too young. I would be hard pressed to think of a more consummate guitarist, performer, or writer who lived into the 21st century. Saw Purple Rain in the theater in 1984, I think, and have been a big fan ever since. He really changed music and will be horribly missed.
He was far too young. I would be hard pressed to think of a more consummate guitarist, performer, or writer who lived into the 21st century. Saw Purple Rain in the theater in 1984, I think, and have been a big fan ever since. He really changed music and will be horribly missed.
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I was happy to see Iggy reach 69 today, and then sad to find out Prince & The Artist Formerly Known As Prince had died. Prince made some really great music, and The Artist Formerly Known As Prince made some really terrible music. Nonetheless, the guy was brilliant and his life should be celebrated. I'm breaking out the good stuff later this evening. Don't ask what the good stuff is because I won't tell you. RIP Prince & The Artist Formerly Known As Prince.
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I have never considered myself a true Prince fan. I was always a bit more of a metal head, I suppose. However, he put out some great music, some songs of which I WAS a big fan of, such as When Doves Cry, or Purple Rain which is to this day a song I always stop to listen to when given the chance. Not many ever think about Prince as the great guitarist he was, and the guy could really shred on a guitar when he wanted to pouring as much attitude if not more into those 6 strings as most of the guys I was a big fan of... as seen in Beefeater's post above.
My favorite Prince song... and my favorite Prince guitar solo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8BMm6Jn6oU
My favorite Prince song... and my favorite Prince guitar solo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8BMm6Jn6oU
Big yawn for me. I don't like his "music", and I like even less what he represents culturally. Good riddance.
Never thought much about him until my 18 yo. daughter introduced me to his music in 1991. Turns out he was more than just a pop star. His music has some depth, and interesting lyrics, if a bit adult oriented. I didn't listen to him a lot, but I did enjoy it from time to time. IMO, it's always sad when someone who has talent dies, no matter what you think of their talent.
"He had a hand in a lot of what we have all listened to in the last 30 years."
I doubt "he had a hand in," or influenced anything I listen to. He was a unique and talented guy. Died too young, that is for sure.
I doubt "he had a hand in," or influenced anything I listen to. He was a unique and talented guy. Died too young, that is for sure.
Cortez, I'm more than a little surprised at your post. In three plus years of shared community here, I've never known you to be callous and show such disregard for the other pipe smokers you share this community with. You did both with this post. Regardless of your personal opinions about his music or his personal life, your post left a giant turd in the middle of a thread where people are sharing positive memories, and commiseration.
You disrespected that, and diminish yourself.
Rest in peace, purple one.
-- Pat
I merely stated my opinion. We probably agree on many things -- just not this.
Sorry if I ruined the community's kumbaya moment.
Sorry if I ruined the community's kumbaya moment.
I'm okay with that.
What I take umbrage with is the fact that you felt like you needed to share your opinion, especially given how callous it is, in a thread where folks are sharing commiserations and positive memories.
You do realize that saying, "Good riddance," in regards to someone's death is as good as saying, "I'm glad that person is dead," right? That's just cold, insensitive and spiteful.
You surprise me. I didn't have you pegged as someone who would defecate on the feelings of your forum mates.
*shrug*
I guess I learned something new today; disappointing, but new.
-- Pat
PS - https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&t=3m20s&v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
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