Eddie Murphy at the premiere of Purple Rain, 1984.

It was here in Vegas at the MGM Grand. It was not a sold-out show, and when Prince told us all to get closer to the stage, the ushers actually herded us into the closer seats.

It was so flippin' awesome.

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hypothetical_zombie@reddit

It was, it really was.

Prince's musicianship had always blown me away. His energy & stage presence were just making everyone dance & sing. And cry, of course. Purple Rain, every time.

His death was such a sad thing. We've just lost too many good folks.

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OrchidVelvet@reddit

Literally. I’m a Gen Z and even I’m blown away by his talent + genius. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before. And yeah. It makes no sense why so many greats have to die so young..

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DisastrousWalk8442@reddit

Charlie lurking in the back serious as a mf

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donttakerhisthewrong@reddit

The Charlie Murphy Prince basketball story is one of the all time great stories.

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Worst show I ever saw was Prince. 2002 in Detroit billed as “An Intimate Evening with {symbol}.” $175 a ticket, which in 2002 was really pricey. Dude comes out and plays 2 hours of nothing but new stuff no one had ever heard and not a single hit. Not one. He teased a few before cutting into something new and crappy. Absolute waste of good ecstasy.

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theotherdude@reddit

I have a confession. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND Prince. I tried listening to all his songs, yeah, I don't get why people like it. Watched Purple Rain. Yup, don't get it. That's it. Therefore, I am not a fan, sorry. But I do not hate him, I just don't understand. So forgive me if I say I do not understand why people like him. That is all.

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feliksthekat@reddit

You should talk to someone about this. I know it feels shameful and seeking help is daunting, but there are professionals trained to address this very issue. Reach out, people care about you and want you to be a better, happier version of the person you are now. Sending healing hugs.

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theotherdude@reddit

Eh? What? I did not say that this is a problem for me. It's not a physiological disorder. I just did not understand what's great about Prince, and also... oh. more people is gonna be pissed.. Michael Jackson. Don't get why people like him either. I have no problem liking other artist, I mean, I like Lionel Ritchie, and do get it why people like him, and a lot of other singers, even the most recent ones. Why are you talking like this is a problem?

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Andovars_Ghost@reddit

Ok, now it makes sense, you have what’s known as ‘Old Person’s Music Tastes’ or OPMT. Its symptoms are: no rhythm when dancing, inability to get funky, and thinking everything is too loud. I’m sorry, but this disease is terminal and you will die at some point in the future without having ever been a Sexy MFer. My condolences.

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theotherdude@reddit

I'll answer appropriately like an old dude...

ok, whatever man.... *shrugs

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OrchidVelvet@reddit

Watch this:

https://youtu.be/bm03wqLY3Nc?si=kD8SP5GoWgHwl9s1

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everything_is_holy@reddit

You should see his solo for the George Harrison tribute, along with many notables, doing While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Prince comes in about the 3:25 mark. He was one of the best guitarists of his generation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

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moonlaketrip@reddit

Thanks so much!! I immediately saved it!

Looks like it’s probably from a photo shoot with Herb Ritts - here’s someone’s writing about it: https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2020/09/30/prince-in-fall-leaves-the-story-behind-the-iconic-herb-ritts-and-steve-parke-photos

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