Why Eric Leeds Left Prince And The Lovesexy Band
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Why Eric Leeds Left Prince And The Lovesexy Band. Eric Leeds was the amazing saxophone player for Prince in the mid-80s, but also the 90s, and 2000s as well! Everyone has their own reason for leaving prince's camp, and Eric was nice enough to share his with us. Check it out!
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Who tf is Eric Leeds and who tf cares why he left?
@@DR-uq1fr Who TF are you? When is your album coming out? Loser.
@@DR-uq1fr you know shit
I have always felt that there was an animosity about Prince from Leeds that he never has really told..
Maybe could have been all the ’Eric shut the fuk up’s..’
Eric Leeds was probably the most constant and underrated member of Prince's circle. He lit up hundreds of Prince's songs.
100%
This guy was bad to the bone!!!! Killer saxophone player!!!!
My favourite musical instrument
I agreed with you. I recently discover the Madhouse albums 8 and 16 and Eric killed it playing alongside just Prince. Also the Family album is great his contribution. Eric and John Blackwell were my favorites members of any band Prince had.
Agreed. He was present when I saw Prince live in 85, 86 and 88. Plus all those records and add on the Madhouse stuff and Eric literally put a stamp on Prince's music.
"Prince didn't pay me to like his music--he paid me to play it."
What a wise, tactful, professional, stoical and humane human Eric is. Pure integrity that is rare in this world.
Agreed 💜
I think bcuz P reached that plateau at such a young age he had a tough time separating yes men & honest folk. He was alone when he passed & that sucks big time. He wasn't perfect & probably put walls up between himself & every1. I know people hate 2 compare the 2 but Michael had 2 feel isolated
That’s a Miles Davis quote. He told that to Herbie Hancock
Eric doesnt just "play with Prince", he clearly has a big influence on Prince's writing and especially the arrangements.
Saw his brother linked with Prince also
I love how Eric Leeds is so honest about how he doesn’t even really love his music that much, but have a lot of respect for him as a musician. That says a lot. A guy like him is one of few I believe.
exactly! I know a lot of people with that mindset. People get shook when someone who worked with Prince has that opinion, but I think it's honestly refreshing.
@@PrincesFriend Yeah! Like, I'm a huge friend, or whatever you call it. But it's not possible for me to like everything as if all of his songs were god sent to uplift me or something. We all enjoy Prince differently. And true musicians know to appreciate his talent/skills, even though they don't necessarily loving the music.
Game recognize game 😂
Maybe Prince was just being polite and wasn’t a huge Eric fan either. Lol. Just kidding. I’m sure this guy is good. I’m not a connoisseur in music so I can’t judge. I do know Prince worked with the “best” or people he saw potential in becoming better. Prince always publicly praised a bunch of musicians I wasn’t fond of. But I too respected Prince as a musician and his taste in music ✅. That doesn’t mean I have to follow his “Leed”. Pun intended 😆
In a way it's amazing that he became such an intergal part of Prince's sound while not really being a fan of his music. As a musician myself that kinda baffles me, because i would have thought to come up with all those horn arrangements and sax lines that fitted so perfectly with Prince's style it would have been an absolute neccessity to be in love with the music. I mean, listen to the rehearsal of Love or Money and tell me the sax/horn arrangements were not an important part of that. Or the whole Sign'O The Times tour for that matter.
Eric Leeds saxophone playing is instantly recognisable and added so much to Prince's mid to late 80's sound. Eric (Leeds that is) is one groovy cat.
Thank you Eric. Three years after his death, so many people are still crying about how Prince was in the 1980's and early 1990's. We get it...Prince was not easy to work with. At least Eric put all that into perspective. Time to turn the page folks and let it go.
I'm all about celebrating Prince at this point. My mourning period has been over for a while. Now is the time to spread the legacy!
Bonnie Jenkins whey it’s history and the truth,,,, that’s all,,,, why lie
Laura Veney nobody’s trashing him, just telling the truth, prince had two sides , so what ? it’s the truth, many ppl do
Laura Veney he’s not a dick head, he’s a lovely guy, fans want stories but don’t want to hear truth and if you listen, he said very. Smart things Prince did
@@ubself ??????
I love to hear Eric Leeds talk about his work with Prince. When he spoke at the 2002 Celebration, I was surprised when he said he didn't care for some of the music he played with Prince. I naively assumed that everyone in the band was a super fan. Whenever I am in a band and have to play something that I don't like, I honestly think about Eric and make sure I do my best on that song. Plus, I don't want to be the reason why we have to rehearse that song over and over, LOL!
He’s a consummate professional
I think he kept the detachment so that Prince would always respect him and not be a YES man. Great job Prince's Friend!!💜
Agree. It is always difficult to have a personal relationship between a boss and an employee. When emotions are involved people are not always able to be rational and see what needs to be done professionally. Prince was always super ambitious and his career was most important. In the process of reaching his goals at all COSTs, he would do what he needed to do despite his collaboratours personal feelings. Are you joining a very ambitious working Project, it is wise to keep the detachment and selfrespect like Eric Leeds.
Eva Swahn Well said!! Excellent reply!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁
Eric is one of my top 5 musicians of all Prince's bands
totally agree. curious, who are the other 4 in your opinion? my list would have to include sonny t and michael b
Eric is right because Prince left his acoustic era During the 90s. ATWIAD, PARADE, SIGN O THE TIMES, LOVESEXY were the Genius years!
Eric is the epitome of class and integrity when it comes to being the honest and gifted musician and artist. I've never known him to be anything else.
He is pretty awesome.
Wow... big UPS to Eric Leeds!! I can say as a musician growing up in the 80's Eric Leeds definitely did bring that "wicked, jazz, funk, harmonic, melodic sound" to Prince's work...now I know why I hold the Parade, Sign O The Times, Lovesexy, Black Album, Madhouse, Family years as the GOLDEN ERA of Prince's legacy....and why years later, the music I still hold as the MOST influential is the music that Eric Leeds helped to create.
The most straight up and honest interview I've seen. I appreciate Eric giving it to us straight with no chaser.
Definitely
Eric Leeds was the shit on That Parade Tour and The sign of the Times tour
NawfsideHtown I was lucky to see Eric play with Prince on the Sign O The Times Tour 1987 Frankfurt Germany
NawfsideHtown indeed
11:25 Prince didn't pay me to like his music. He paid me to play it.
Exactly
Prince wanted that around more than Yes Men
Very interesting! Neat to see a guy that was not afraid to tell Prince no. Also neat that Prince wasn't holding a grudge on that.
One of the best interviews ever concerning Prince and his former associates spot on just naturally wonderful Mr. Leeds bravo for being you and just you....
Oh thanks Doug!
Doug Jennings mr. Leads is a decent guy.... plez stop hating on him,,, Prince loved him.
@@ubself what are you talking about dear? Please read carefully...
One of the better interviews. Very clear and direct facts. 👍
Oh thanks so much!
It was my good fortune to be in Pittsburgh in the mid and late 70s. Saw Eric many times with bands like "Taking Names". What a monster!! GREAT musician!!
I did find it fascinating. I enjoyed when I would see Eric because he played so beautifully.
For You, Prince, Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Under the Cherry Moon, Sign of the Times, Batman, LoveSexy and on & on... Sign of the Times is still my favorite.
R.I.P. 📿 \m/
Eric's heartaching flute part on 'Power Fantastic' is the reason I picked up a flute in middle-school.
Wow! I learned something today. I never thought a musician coud be part of a band while not in love with the music they all play. I naively thought they all were huge fans of his music.
Never forget the first time hearing that AWESOME tenor soloing over that Cherry Moon soundtrack. I was thinking... WHO is that!! Eric Leeds!
It's interesting how Eric seems to detach himself form Prince's music and how he says he wasn't a 'fan' of Prince's music - Eric was ultimately doing his own thing. I think Eric Leeds had a particular set of skills (damn I sound like that movie with Liam Neeson) that Prince was more than willing to harness; in addition, I think he valued musicians who could more than stand up to Prince and Prince's high standards.
Great you were able to interview such an important and integral musician. Good job Prince's Friend :-)
cheers
That’s how I see it too. Cheers Tony!
Prince was good and he knew it. Music changes and in order to stay in the race, he had to change. It's ALL he really had, seeing his life story. Would I work with or for him? No.... Bands should be a team effort. Every member should have input. As a leader, one should honor his teammates input. I don't see Prince being that guy. A loner to the end. So hurt. Trust issues....still an awesome musician. NO MAN IS AN ISLAND. NO MAN STANDS ALONE. THAT REVOLUTION BAND WAS A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION. TO ME, THE BEST BAND EVER !!!
If it's his band, it's *his* band. So-called co-op bands usually don't last very long because there's too many people involved in the decision-making process, slowing things down to a state of paralysis. There has to be one leader and central decision maker who is ultimately responsible for a band.
I agree with both @Shirley Stevenson and @Bhola Oates perspective on this matter. I believe there should of been a balance of it being both collaborative and individually structured...you know having the "best of both worlds" sorta speak. What do you think??😏
I feel if it’s my band it’s going to go in the direction of my vision. If you don’t like it form your own.
I have been listening to Prince since I was 9. I can not tell you how much Eric Leeds is cemented in my mind and soul with his absolutely beautiful work.
The 87-88 period is my favorite Prince era and Eric Leeds is a big reason why. So true that no other sax player Prince had ever made the impact or had the recognizable sound that Eric brought. I wish he would have rejoined Prince's band for the Musicology tour because that, sadly, was the last time I saw Prince live and having Mr. Leeds in the band would've made it an even more memorable experience.
JoeyBalubah good points. Eric had this “sparse” thing on Prince tracks both in his playing and his arranging that I think added strength in the music.
Wish they’d tried it again, can’t pretend, for another three years in the 2000s or I wish EL wanted to try it again but, like the saying goes, keep them wanting more and, as Prince’s friend said, it ended well. 😎
appreciate his truth. He never colors things with fairy dust! LOL!! Thanks Eric!
Didn't Eric keep it 100%!!! I loved that he spoke content of terms of contracts...hopefully now people can understand how MOST of Prince's friendships entered into a business agreement.
He did he did lol
Exactly, Erica definitely kept it all the way REAL...no fronting just straight forward and direct...whether you LIKE, LOVE or HATE it!💯😚
Sorry for typo, "Erica" is suppose to be *Eric.*😰
Eric Leeds straight up says it how it is. Much respect to his honesty and sincerity 💜💜💜💜
Definitely! 😂💜
Tzipporah36 was Good for him I love people to be real
One of the scant few that are honest and sincere and straight up. It's too bad however that fans don't seem to say the same about JESSE JOHNSON. If Jess is honest, sincere and straight up, he's looked as the bad guy, bringing up the realities of his relationship and experiences with Prince as wrong, bad. Why is that fans and friends?
“Ladies and Gentlemen. Please welcome.....The Revolution!”
"The real work was rehearsals." Having heard a few of those, he ain't wrong. Never took for granted that playing sax (or any wind instrument) was easy, but hearing Leeds constantly being called on for solos (on one of those 85-ish soundchecks) put a little perspective on how real that struggle is. "Put some panties on it!"
That was a good interview. I finally understand how bands and contracts work. It is a job, some of us viewed them like a family, but that is an unreasonable expectation. It was a job. As far as Prince doing or being not so nice sometimes, he was human, as I am too. Thanks for this interview PF.
Thanks to you for watching as well
I enjoyed this lots PF, thank you. It’s nice to hear the story directly from the source. He was upfront, direct to the point and didn’t sugar coat what he had to say. So much respect for Mr. Leeds. Great job with this interview👍.
Erik Leeds keeping it REAL! 💜 this insight on BOTH men.
Princes Music Changed with his Creativity and Style. So Basically you weren’t needed after awhile.
Pretty much. But still he brought Eric back on several occasions
I think we learn more about prince from band members, and sometimes it ain't all good, Andre, Morris, Jessie, Alan, Sheila, I know it doesn't benefits any of them to tell the difficult time of working with a musical genius, but the love we have for all of the musicians who played with him it's like a spiritual moment to here their own story of their time with Prince
People always say Prince was this 1 man show but he got ideas from others & its nothing wrong with that, long as they were paid correctly. The Time not being able 2 perform under the name. P could b hateful. Morris wasn't lying about the name issues bcuz we r still seeing it play out.
I wish someone would ask him about the Something In The Water 10 minute rehearsal back in 85, because to him it was just probably another Tuesday, but it's a classic moment to most Prince's fans.
I'm literally praying you interview Andre cymone, his 2 an half hour interview on prince podcast is probably the best funniest interview regarding prince iv ever heard
The "I don't really like Prince's music" part is certainly an eye opener. Great interview all around.
Eric is a great dude, a great musician, and totally honest. Be sure to check out the other two parts as well, cause this was just part of the conversation.
@@PrincesFriend Thank you, I am checking them out. Grew up in MPLS in the 70s/80s. Longtime fan of Eric's and Prince's work. I have the Madhouse records on vinyl.
Really nice interview. I have not ever heard Eric Leed speak. Thanks♥
What an amazing interview! Eric has always been one of my favorite musicians to have worked with Prince. He really added an indelible element to Prince's music and I have always admired his musicianship; and I honestly always felt Prince admired it too. Thank you, Eric, for your candor and even more, for your part in our love for Prince's music! 💜
Eric Leeds is such a class act. Great interview!
Are there other Prince associates that you would consider 'class acts'?
Modern Aire Unfortunately, most of his ex-bandmembers, wifes and girlfriends end up cashing in on his legacy with questionable tell-all books or using their, often times long forgotten involvement in P‘s music to further their own careers. I dig it a lot that Eric is just a humble and down to earth guy telling it like it is who does not shy away from uncomfortable truths. I don’t see a lot of this in most other people who came forward those past few years in sharing their experiences with Prince. So, kudos to Eric Leeds!
@@doalwa Which girlfriends? Wife yes, agreed. But what other band members are releasing books? Morris? Will it be a tell all?
I asked initially whom do you consider 'class acts' also?
Even more respect for Mr. Leeds than I already had! Professionalism and class. He was a pivotal part of that era. And live his work in Madhouse! Thanks to the host @princesfriendyt for doing this interview?
Thanks for checking it out
YOUR my fave tenor ERIC and that's including TRANE and SHORTER !!!!.....way funky! VIVA ERIC LEEDS!!!! TOMMY MPLS.
Well done. This is a great, respectful interview with a very talented man.
Another great interview. Its so kool you are getting these people who work with Prince and had these relationship with him whether great or bad or complicated.
It is pretty great! Thanks!
Great interview, love Eric's honesty in dealing with Prince.
For some reason I thought Eric also played with James Brown's band for a minute? About to include prince's track "She Spoke To Me" in a upcoming jazz set on my weekend show "All That Jazz". At first I thought Eric had played on that track until I checked the info and found out he had not.
Was interesting to hear how Prince dealt with contract's with musicians, and what Eric and Prince's relationship was like. Unfortunately I never got
the opportunity to meet Prince.
But I had a really good friend of mine who work for him during the shooting of the "Diamond's and Pearls" video.
Eric's brother Alan used to be the tour manager for James Brown, so maybe that's why you thought Eric was with that band as well.
Macio Parker played with James Brown.
This is SUCH a great and insightful interview. What a great guy.
Great Interview! I’ve always liked Eric Leeds and love the fact that Prince added horns to his music! .......Eric Leeds blow ya horn!!! Haha I loved that shout out from Prince in the America video!
Batman is such great album , its pitty 2000 ballons is cut off but is similar to Partyman.
I really like Eric seems to me they had a really good working relationship. So enjoyed this video. Thankyou for sharing.
Thank YOU for watching
Very interesting. Appreciate what you're doing PF. It's important for music lovers everywhere to have this history documented.
Thanks so much! I’m hoping to add to the legacy. 💜
Awesome job with this interview. Very calming and professional. It's a rarity to find information about Eric Leeds on the internet, because I've been searching. He made the right decision to leave and he still respected Prince for Prince.
Definitely
If possible, could you do a video about Candy Dufler?
always possible lol
AWESOME interview......Love Eric Leeds work
Definitely the best part of the Prince year. It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night was tremendous!
THE Great Eric Leeds🕊💕🙏 Thank you for all the musical Beauty!🌹
I appreciate his honesty and being true to himself. That’s not always easy to do.
Lali- Hi sis. Thank you for your perspective. It was enlightening and truthful. I do counseling and I help out and I'm give my time to those that are less fortunate. The one thing that I can say in regards to being honest and truthful is that it takes a tremendous amount of Courage to either say or do that which others May disagree with. I would rather live one day in my truth, Versus spend a thousand years with a lie. May peace and blessings be upon you your friend Ken :)
"that was 30 years ago" finally a classy and objective comment on working with Prince, thank you Eric Leeds :)
Totally!
Interesting; He doesn’t seem that he was in awe of Prince. I’m certain that made their relationship more solid and real.
That’s my thought yeah
Prince wanted 2 b around real people 2 make him better
Hey! Great work as per usual, fam! 🙋🏿♀️👏🏾💯💜
Eric's style is better than the one from Maceo or Candy. I love them all. Maceo is sometimes too dominant in my perception. Once I listened to Eric's solo project - and I found it was rather boring. But in combination with Prince he was unreachable great.
2 over the top Professionals meeting in musical space; that’s what it was.
Great interview. Respect on both sides
Super super interview. 👍👍👍. Great job Prince's Friend!!
Thanks!
10'50 to 11'40" - says it all. Great interview! Thanks for posting it.
There will never be another Eric Leeds. 🎷
Groovy interview 😍
Thanks for this, I'm a huge fan of anything he does. I wish he'd do more solo stuff. It's quiet possibly my favorite period of Prince music when Eric Leeds was in the band, he's killing on 'Love or Money'. Superb tone, versatile on all saxes and flute and just seems like a cool-ass bloke.
That was a great interview! I’m glad that he and Prince are still cool w/ each other despite the contract situations and creative differences and I’ve never heard of Lovesexy(though I’ll give it a listen). Thanks for sharing this interview clip. Once again, you nailed it, PF! I hope you show more interview clips. I give this a thumbs up.😄👍
Never heard of Lovesexy? That's perfectly fine. However, if you just out of the blue PICK the album and listen to it outside the context of where it's in Prince's discography, you'll lose a whole meaning, it won't really make sense. I don't think just 'oh I'll give Lovesexy a listen ho-hum' is the best way to approach Prince's music. You have to do listen, discover Prince in a linear way. I'm even suggesting you actually try to understand the society, the popular culture of Prince's time and how Prince sang, communicated TO that audience IN that time.
I'm afraid that through modern day social media, internet Big Tech culture, that Prince's legacy is being enjoyed and re-visisted, discovered in a disjointed, fragmented way. That's why I consider fans who were THERE to experience Prince's music and art to be extremely lucky. I feel sad for for new fans... or maybe not. Mixed emotions. The fragmentation will become more and more prevalent.
Modern Aire
That's the best suggestion this year! I fell off at around the Slave/NPG era, but got on board again...
cris moon. Its ok...Most artist after they put out a double album seem to cool down a bit.
Three years? It seemed longer if you count the ATWIAD year but it was a magical time for us friends music lovers. I’m with the rest of crowd in appreciation of Eric’s candidness, we know better than to believe that the tour life was cake and ice cream.
Love hearing Eric being interviewed. He is so frank about working with Prince. I like it, I like.
I second his fandom Eric. You are an amazing Sax machine❤❤❤
Fascinating Interview, what a great guy.
He is great!
Eric that era gave me so much enjoyment. Thank You
I always enjoy your interviews as you ask great questions and you have a gift!! I remember this or another form earlier and Eric is always very honest and to the point. Didn't he work with Rick James, or was that Alan? He sure has great stories to tell and is respectful enough to keep the gossip out to maintain his loyalty and professionalism. Thank you for doing a great job! Always enjoy your interviews !
Thank you for that compliment! I swear it won’t get me a big head lol
I'm really surprised that Prince had 20 pg contracts with members of the band (s). Especially because he didn't "believe" in contracts. Interesting.... thx PF! 💜💜🙏🏼🙏🏼 Jeannine
Eric worked with him before his “no contracts” phase and that phase didn’t stay around forever
Jamifi. He didn't believe in contracts after he got duped in one he signed with Warner's that appeared to be great, but actually wasn't. He probably would have to be a slave if he was going to make any money under that contract. The record industry historically has been known as a very shady tricky business, and artists that have sold millions of records could easily find themselves broke because they didn't understand the business end of things nor their contracts when they signed them.
Eric is to be respected for his commentary on his musical relationship with Prince which was mutual respect and beneficial for each other. Eric did what he was paid to do and didn’t want any financial benefits also. I am sure he added to Prince’s music is some ways but didn’t lose the understanding of Prince genius.
Well that was very informative. But, being an artist myself I understood what it's like to move on once you've been in a situation for awhile. So everything he pointed about the business side of things was dead on. I appreciate his transparency about his work ethic and commitment to Prince. He was honest about not being head over heals about his music,but had reverence for him as a musician and a human being. I like how he referred to other things beside the business was crumbs. I have even more respect for Mr. Leeds. Great interview. Very insightful.
I'd love Eric to do a book on this in depth.....I'd be first to buy it......There's a lot more to Prince than we know....But it will all come out eventually....I'm intrigued
I appreciate this interview!
thanks much! Eric was awesome!
Eric Leeds is my favorite person from Prince's camp to be interviewed, BUT with that being said, I'm still waiting for someone to mention that classic rehearsal were Prince makes fun of him and his Hawaiian shirt and the fact he came late to the rehearsal. I think the solo part wasn't to him but to Wendy, because he went on to solo for a while, but the Hawaiian shirt part, pretty sure it was about Eric. I wonder if that happened pretty regularly, because you could tell it was playful and not that serious, but to a musician's ego that can mess things up.
Thank you PF, very interesting. Eric is a professional, and these are fine words for all of us in a work context where we may not be jumping for joy every day in what we do. He brought his best to the table, and we fans are super appreciative to Eric for lending his gifts to the music. I can see why Prince liked having him around.
It's good to have a genuine information on how and why Prince was "changing" musicians. If I express myself properly and he is honest...in explaining his relationship. 04.56 am still PF marathon 😜✌️💜💜💜💜💜💜
Lovesexy Band. My favorite. I saw them in Oakland CA in 1988.
Mr. Eric Leeds. Keeping It Truly Real. Great Talk For The Curious And Musically Gifted. School
Eric's honesty is so refressing! Down to earth. Thank you for sharing💜
Can’t deny what Eric Leeds brought to the Band. Love when he was with the band and watching him play sax. Love the honesty. Who would you like to interview next?
Oh I have a great interview lined up.
Can’t wait.
wow! U did it again P. friend, great interview you could tell that there was a true mutual between the two &. Eric Leeds &. Atlanta Bliss brought a very unique sound to PRINCE'S sound in the mid to late 80's. thanx & keep up the great work. peace &. be wild! 1love
Excellent interview, thank you for your posting :)
Thank you.....keep it up. I appreciate your channel i'm learning alot about PRINCE in ways i"ve never expected to and i credit your channel for making that possible. Thanks again......have a great day :)
I appreciate that. That’s why I’m here for. I hope to be able to share my love of Prince far and wide.
@@PrincesFriend Glad your here👍😊
What an incredible individual !!
Also, a fantastic horn player !!
Eric is real. With all of the mysticism and the like that surrounds Prince, he brings out the reality side of working with him. I like that he didn't come in with an emotional steak and these high-butterfly-feeling expectations on working with him. They both respected each other and they both were real with each other, which ultimately Prince was looking for.
I knew I liked Eric for some reason.
Nice job! Interesting that he didn't like Prince's music but deeply respected his musicianship. Leed's struck me as a jazz dude. #Prince4Ever
Cool. Always wanted to hear and see Eric Leeds talk about his time with Prince. Thanks for this.
His personality always seemed stubborn to me in a great way, and a perfect collaborator for Prince partly because of the stubborn quality.
Always thought that the song ‘Mountains’ and the vibe of the video was so fascinating and unique, one of my favorite Prince band moments but it seemed like the pinnacle of something, like the end of an era that included Eric Leeds.
Anyway thanks again. Eric is how I expected him to be but much nicer and more generous than I’d expected. 😎
All I got 2 say is hot damn ERIC!!! U lit a fire under that horns ass 😢 for me 4 years. Thankkkk u brother.❤
Great interview!
I certainly found it fascinating, but I thought Mr. Leeds was a bit equivocal about what exactly Prince's music gave him. Also, it was interesting and puzzling that he didn't necessarily like Prince's music that much! I'd like that explored more, in detail.
Did you watch parts 1 & 2 of this interview? This is part 3
@@PrincesFriend Oh sorry! I didn't notice that! I'll go back and look a the others.
No apology needed. Was just guessing st why it seemed like you were only getting part of the conversation. Enjoy the rest!
This guy is as straight as it gets!!! A tough one, don't necessarily like what he said but I'm immensely appreciative of his honesty!!!!
Honesty is all we can ask for in the end