TRUE Musical Artists...are they becoming extinct?

[AKA2D '91]

COMPLIMENTS OF VIRTUAL VIOLET:


Ok, this is off the subject, but I didn't want to start an entire new thread. I just want an opinion of my fellow music lovers on GC.

I attended the Prince concert last night....I have to say I was a little disappointed. I understand "The Artist" wants to move forward from his 80's heyday, but he BARELY sang 4 of his old hits, and he DIDN'T CLOSE BY SIGING PURPLE RAIN


I do like his "new" musical vein, its jazzy, mellow and funky. (My friend calls it the Prince caberet) but for me it was a matter of ecomonics. I understand and welcome his wanting to change (he talked alot about changing his life, and reading the Bible); and I understand that he may not want to sing his more risque hits, but I paid $70.00 for that ticket, and I wanted to hear a little bit more from the early years!

Whew!, after all that venting, here's my question. The "Artist" mentioned that there is not enough music on the radio nowadays. What artist can you see Prince passing his torch too? (i.e. reading music, composing, playing multiple instruments, singing, guitar virtuoso) I tried to think of someone, but I can't come up with a name. Is there anyone out there now that is that talented all the way around? Or is he the last of a dying breed?


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Last edited by Virtual Violet on 03-03-2002 at 01:28 PM