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Originally Posted by Sly
Um. No. I'm sorry. You're wrong.
Again, I don't care for Prince at all, but I have to respect his artistic and music ability. The guy is simply amazing. He has mastered over 10 instruments, teaching himself. He doesn't just play them, he's mastered them.
Comparing Prince to Jimi is pointless and so is putting one down over the other. They lived in different times, did different things, and both had quite an impact on music.
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As I said, I give him his due. Genius?... maybe. Talented?... I already acknowleged that. Okay, "extremely" talented. Better?
But no, sorry, I am not wrong. In my view, according to my tastes as a lover of classic rock, I would rank Hendrix far FAR above anything "Prince", period. Prince did his big ol' Purple rain thing in the 80's, had some pop hits back then, pretty much end of story from where I sit. I haven't heard anything "huge" out of the guy since. He may have new stuff out there, I don't know, but if he does it certainly isn't getting any airplay on the kinds of rock stations I listen to.
But you're right... it is pointless to compare him to Hendrix, which is kind of what I was trying to say to the other guy who did that in the first place. :D