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Happy Belated Birthday to you ECatt. (I hope you had a special time with your DD)
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22Hicks please feel better ASAP!
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I am getting ready to take my drugs. I'm hoping against hope that I have an easy time of it without feeling ill & out of sorts. It looks like a pretty nice day out there, (I am not even dressed yet!)
Have a great day everyone!
http://www.billboard.com/files/style...lbaord-650.jpgPrince performing in the Netherlands, 1995.
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Prince died earlier today (April 21) at age 57 at his Paisley Park home and studio, according to TMZ.
Prince was hospitalized last week after his plane for was forced to make an emergency landing in Moline, Ill. Released a few hours later, a rep told TMZ that he had been battling a bad case of the flu.
One of the most iconic musicians in music history, Prince's extensive career grew out of the music scene of his native Minneapolis, where he lived his entire life. His 1978 debut album For You and self-titled second LP, released in October 1979, kicked off an incredibly prolific run of albums that included 1999, Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Sign O The Times and Batman, among others, throughout the 1980s at a clip of nearly one per year, evolving with each release.
It was 1984's Purple Rain -- his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 -- released in conjunction with the film of the same name, that cemented him as one of the greatest artists of his generation, earning him two Grammys, and Oscar and a victory over Michael Jackson's Thriller for Favorite Pop/Rock Album at the 1985 American Music Awards. Along the way, he worked with several bands under a series of pseudonyms, including The Time, the New Power Generation and The Revolution, as both frontman and producer.
Prince was also known for his eponymous Love Symbol, created in protest against his longtime record label Warner Bros., under which he released an album in 1992. His 18th and final album for the label, 1996's Chaos and Disorder, finally released him from his contract.
As a recording artist, Prince was legendary for his prolific and perfectionist nature which allowed him to release a steady slew of material as he experimented in the studio; as a result, unreleased b-sides and bootlegs have become highly sought-after collectibles for die-hard fans, and his infamous "vault" of recordings has become the stuff of legend. Yet he was also truly transcendent as a performer, regularly stretching his shows beyond the three-hour mark and showcasing his stunning guitar work, which became an underrated part of his legacy, often overshadowed by his iconic singing voice and abilities as a songwriter and bandleader.
Over his 35-plus-year career, he released 39 solo studio albums and never stopped releasing new material; since September 2014, he put out four new full-length records with his latest band, 3rd Eye Girl, continuously experimenting with psychedelic rock and intergalactic funk.
Good afternoon
Ecat – Happy birthday have a great day!!
Hicks – take care hope the fever breaks.
Lee – after a month I hope the recovery is quick
Loocie – I hope this round of treatments is easy on you
That is such sad & tragic news. Gone too soon. RIP Prince thanks for sharing your talents with us.
[QUOTE=the H team;6615071]The Queen and her great grand-children. The little one on the left is holding her purse.
On a related topic - how did you make out on your $100 of 649 tix last night?
An update on Kim Mitchell.
100.7 CRUZ FM Wild Wild Party with Kim Mitchell has been postponed until Friday, May 20 at the Red Deer Memorial Centre.
Tom Berry, Kim Mitchell’s manager states: “This is a very difficult decision for Kim as he does not want to let his Red Deer fans, the promoter, or 100.7 CRUZ FM down, however Kim has caught a horrible cold and the cold has slowed his ability for a complete recovery from his early January heart attack by a couple of extra weeks. His doctors have suggested that he not perform before May 1st. Kim wants everyone to know he is very much looking forward to returning to perfect health and to the concert stage in Red Deer. The rescheduled show will take place at the Memorial Center on Friday, May 20th.”
I am still in shock over this! This guy was what David Bowie was in the 70s. And please don't attack me for comparing him to a genius like Bowie! My first ever date with my wife was to Prince's concert at MLG in 1988. So there is a lot of meaning for me, both the writer and singer! SHOCK!
It has really clouded over here. It has been trying very hard to rain all afternoon. Great napping weather. Hope you all have a great evening.
Thank you for the birthday wishes. Went for dinner the night before at Nawlin's on King Street, nice place for dinner and some Jazz/Blues live music, then my hubby and daughter took me to the Princess of Wales Theatre to see the show If/When. Yesterday we went for brunch and then dinner at Casa di Giorgio down here.
Shock about Prince's passing, he was just here a few months ago!!!
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Kathy carries Smith & Wesson with her when she goes to the ATM. She has NEVER had any problems. Smith is on the left, Wesson on the right.