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Prince is a great guitar player.

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  • 20-05-2004 11:09pm
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    dabhoys
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    Just wondering if anybody would agree with me in saying Prince is a great guitar player. He always seems to get over looked cuz he sings like he has no balls. But he's a fine lead player....


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    nesthead
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    so very true

    way better than ****ing uninspiring michael angelo or malmsteen (here we go the tirade of "how dare you say prince is better than Yngwie!!)


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    dabhoys
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    Prince's solos are tastful and melodic.

    Unless the solo is tasteful I don't care if your playing at million notes per second. It sucks unless its got soul in it.

    Ain't nothing wrong with shredding tastefully.

    Early Metallica albums will demonstrte as will a band called Trouble. Beautiful tones and tasteful solos from Trouble all the way :p


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    Doctor J
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    Àgreed, but listening to the two Cacophony albums still gives me a stiffy :p


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    wiped
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    Agreed ... about the Prince thing ....


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    Marq
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    fantastic guitar player - just a pity about emancipation


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    Dr. Loon
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    Prince is a genius. He's a great guitar player, song writer, drummer etc... etc...


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    Fozzy
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    The man is a legend. Who else can sing away, then grab a guitar and play a mad solo, then get behind the drums and play some great stuff, and then get back up and dance like a god?!


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    Giblet
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    He's been seen to rip through some Steve Vai shreds live.


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    Doctor J
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    Originally posted by Fozzy
    The man is a legend. Who else can sing away, then grab a guitar and play a mad solo, then get behind the drums and play some great stuff, and then get back up and dance like a god?!

    James Brown (except with an organ instead of a guitar).


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    Dr. Loon
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    Originally posted by Doctor J
    James Brown (except with an organ instead of a guitar).

    I've seen Prince jump behind an organ also. In fact I think he can play everything quite competently.


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    Doctor J
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    :dunno: just fighting the double entendre here ;)


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    Dr. Loon
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    :)
    Ona side note. Anyone know where to get decent Prince DVD's? Anywhere in Dublin?


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    Pugsley
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    Originally posted by Fozzy
    The man is a legend. Who else can sing away, then grab a guitar and play a mad solo, then get behind the drums and play some great stuff, and then get back up and dance like a god?!
    Theres actually a friend who lives only 16 mile from me who can play (incredibly well):
    Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, and Sing. He also records every single album that comes out of Fermanagh. On saying that I have never listened to prince, so cant really comment on him though, but there are quite a few people who can play 5 or more instruments very well.


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    Petoria
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    Originally posted by Pugsley
    He also records every single album that comes out of Fermanagh.

    That's a serious accomplishment. Everyone knows those albums.


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    Pugsley
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    You'd be surprised how big of music scene there is in Fermanagh, band here (fractured) have played all over Ireland, and playing a mini tour in England last summer. Not many live here but there still a good rock scene :)


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    Ancient1
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    I never thought much of him until i saw some live footage a few years ago - they were doing an extended blues jam, and Prince wailed on that guitar like a Blues God. Even though im not really mad about his music (the odd song maybe), i've had nothing but respect for him since. A true talent.


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    Fozzy
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    Originally posted by Pugsley
    Theres actually a friend who lives only 16 mile from me who can play (incredibly well):
    Violin, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, and Sing. He also records every single album that comes out of Fermanagh.

    Ah, but can the guy dance?!

    Listened to a few Prince songs last night at a mates house, when he came on everyone seemed mad into him. Never heard that song "Head" before, surprised it got past the censors!


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