RIP Prince

[Anonymous]

I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Then why did you click on this thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Media confirming he was treated for overdosing on Percocet last week, and reporting he hadn't slept in the days leading up to his death. That's classic withdrawal. He should have been treated for that. He didn't have to die.

He should NOT have left the hospital... Against doctor's orders.

He left the hospital after they advised him to stay and stabilize.

Not smart.

[Anonymous]

Hindsight is 20/20.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Media confirming he was treated for overdosing on Percocet last week, and reporting he hadn't slept in the days leading up to his death. That's classic withdrawal. He should have been treated for that. He didn't have to die.

He should NOT have left the hospital... Against doctor's orders.

He left the hospital after they advised him to stay and stabilize.

Not smart.

Ugh..... this sucks so bad! I mean, it sucks no matter how you slice it, but somehow it makes me more sad & feels like such a f'ing waste if he died needlessly, due to overdose. I will wait for the tox report, but I had no idea he used drugs or was addicted. It's all just so damn sad....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

You sound like a Millennial.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the Eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

What type of music were you listening to in the 80's? In addition, Prince was heavily involved in the music for the "Batman" movie in 1989, including the song "Batdance".

In terms of other artists that are big from the last 30 years, Madonna falls into that group.

Prior to that, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, both of which are still alive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Just curious why you felt this was worthwhile to contribute. You don't know who Prince is or care about him or his music and you wanted us to know this... why?

Also, unless you're 15, there's really no excuse for not knowing his music. He is probably single-handedly responsible for what pop music is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the Eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

What type of music were you listening to in the 80's? In addition, Prince was heavily involved in the music for the "Batman" movie in 1989, including the song "Batdance".

In terms of other artists that are big from the last 30 years, Madonna falls into that group.

Prior to that, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, both of which are still alive.

NEIL DIAMOND? LMAO, Neil Diamond is nowhere near Prince's level. Not even close.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the Eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

What type of music were you listening to in the 80's? In addition, Prince was heavily involved in the music for the "Batman" movie in 1989, including the song "Batdance".

In terms of other artists that are big from the last 30 years, Madonna falls into that group.

Prior to that, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, both of which are still alive.

NEIL DIAMOND? LMAO, Neil Diamond is nowhere near Prince's level. Not even close.

Neil Diamond crosses multiple generations. Go to a concert of his sometime, you will be surprised at the demographics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the Eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

What type of music were you listening to in the 80's? In addition, Prince was heavily involved in the music for the "Batman" movie in 1989, including the song "Batdance".

In terms of other artists that are big from the last 30 years, Madonna falls into that group.

Prior to that, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, both of which are still alive.

NEIL DIAMOND? LMAO, Neil Diamond is nowhere near Prince's level. Not even close.

Neil Diamond crosses multiple generations. Go to a concert of his sometime, you will be surprised at the demographics.

That doesn't change the fact he is not nearly as influential or iconic or multi-talented as Prince was.

[Anonymous]

Aside from his overdose last week, when was the last time prince was in the news?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I certainly know who he was, and I saw him play at the Superbowl halftime, but otherwise I haven't a clue about his music. What gives? Am I the only one? I know and like the Eagles, David Bowie, and Merle haggard, so it is not that I don't like pop music. Prince means nothing to me.

Other than Michael Jackson, I don't think there is one musician bigger than Prince in last 30 years so yes, I think you're the only one. I'm 34 fwiw.

What type of music were you listening to in the 80's? In addition, Prince was heavily involved in the music for the "Batman" movie in 1989, including the song "Batdance".

In terms of other artists that are big from the last 30 years, Madonna falls into that group.

Prior to that, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond, both of which are still alive.

NEIL DIAMOND? LMAO, Neil Diamond is nowhere near Prince's level. Not even close.

Neil Diamond crosses multiple generations. Go to a concert of his sometime, you will be surprised at the demographics.

That doesn't change the fact he is not nearly as influential or iconic or multi-talented as Prince was.

+1 million. Neil Diamond was a fuddy duddy even in his own era and occupied a much narrower sliver of fandom and influence. If we are going back to that era - I'd say Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Diana Ross. Santana and maybe Dionne Warwick/Burt Bacharach a bit further down.

In any case, not understanding how hugely influential Prince is as an artist, a real virtuoso, and frankly awesome and fun music, is a tragedy.

Prediction: Bruno Mars will become a national treasure of this level over the next 10-15 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aside from his overdose last week, when was the last time prince was in the news?

He did an amazing amount of charity work, and deliberating and specifically stayed out of the news. We interviewed him in 2004 (which was amazing for us, as he rarely spoke publically or granted interviews.) He struck me as very shy and thoughtful. Not at all like the flamboyance and flash of his onstage persona.