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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=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. [/quote]

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.[/quote]

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. [/quote]

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

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

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

+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.[/quote]

I forgot James Taylor in my all-time influential list.[/quote]

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