Thanks Brian. I love these comments and stories! Music, bringing us all together.

You're a lucky guy to have seen him in a setting like that. What was the year of the gig, or era, in terms of album or single.

@@patcom1013 yes it was an amazing night! It was the Emancipation tour in spring 1997. He played Boston Garden and I had heard he was heading to the Roxy for an after hours show. It was an older theater type club with a balcony. I got there early and walked right up to the tiny stage that was barely big enough to fit the drums and I staked out my spot with my girlfriend inches from the stage. I looked up and saw Prince and Mayte sitting up in the balcony in the dark just watching people as they came in. Dominique Wilkins of the Hawks was there who i got to meet outside after the show. I suddenly yelled “Prince” and he gave me that sly smile and giggled and he and Mayte got up now that I had blown his cover lol. A few minutes later he walked onto this tiny stage and was right in front of my face and i was just flabbergasted that he was RIGHT THERE. He just started singing “Baby, Baby, Baby” and they went right into “I Got the Feelin’” by James Brown. They did another James Brown tune and I believe they did Thank You Fa Lettin Me Be Myself Again” by Sly and the Family Stone and an extended jam of “I’ll Take You There” by The Staples Singers. He had bodyguards standing on both sides of this tiny stage and they were just grabbing people’s cameras and pushing anyone’s hands away if they tried to reach out and touch Prince. And I could have for sure several times I was looking him right in the eye because the stage was so short and I’m 6’5”. All before cell phones and when they didn’t let you record anything at a concert. I always say I wish it was like it was now back then because I’d have photos of the experience. But it is a memory that is forever burned in my brain and I’ll always have it to think about. What a once in a lifetime talent he was.

Yes! It's like he inherently knew that for his whole life, but then at some point he became cognizant of the fact. Thanks for your visit and support!

The key to sick funk. Not the notes you play, the notes you leave out. MK

He definitely mastered funk. I can't really think of any musician that so completely surprises me every time I hear him. Maybe Gary Moore would be the exception. I know they are good but every time I hear them I'm surprised of how they are always better than I remembered them.

i love gary too but prince can do all that, among a million other things, nothing compares to prince, even though i would call still got the blues a life changing album..@@JonasRosenven

@@JonasRosenven i play but i think they inspire me equally?.. i discovered prince later though..

Thanks for visiting and sharing, Ethan.

I appreciate that! Although, I'm probably further devaluing art by doing this. :(

Wow! That's some serious praise. Thanks heaps!

I haven't come across a better one yet!

One of the best guitar lessons on KZfaq

Well, thank you for the huge praise! Really appreciate your support Miles.

Thanks Frederico. Yes, Prince was an incredible guitar player! And there is so much more to learn from his catalogue!

Well, thanks for being one of them, Andrea. I appreciate your support!

Thanks for watching and commenting, so glad you enjoyed it!

Cheers Wade. Glad you enjoyed it mate!

Thanks so much Vinnie. Glad you enjoyed!

@@dannyeddyguitar Cheers. Do you have a video on how to get Prince's or just a regular Funk sound on a Telecaster?

Not yet...

Awwww thanks Romantis! Virtual hugs n kisses coming your way. Thank you so, so much for your comments. X

Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

What a great comment! Thanks, Gregory. Isn't it amazing that music can stir those wonderful memories. I know that feeling!

Django Thunders is most assuredly the coolest handle I've seen on KZfaq thus far.

Wow, thank you!

Thanks Dan. Yes, I saw him live back in the 90s and it was just the greatest thing ever! Welcome to my channel!

Talking about music puts me in a good mood. ;) Thanks so much for your kind words and support!

Thank you very much, Indie. It's hard NOT to get excited when talking about this bloke!

Incredibly fun riff! Thanks so much, Ricard.

Much appreciated!

Thanks so much Dr. C. I appreciate the support.

Cheers, Rudi!

Thanks so much for the visit! Yeah. Prince. So damn good!

Thanks man. SO much fun!

Thanks heaps for checking it out and commenting

Thanks heaps! I agree - can never get enough Prince!

Thanks Mr. C!

Thanks so very much for your feedback!

Thanks Arthur. The pressure is on!

Thank you Oly. Its hard NOT to get enthusiastic when talking about Prince!

Thanks Eric, glad you enjoyed!

Four times! Lucky man. I only saw him once, and I'm still reeling...

Thanks so much!

Thanks heaps Mark. Glad you like it! Yeah, that guitar is a beast. I still haven't returned it, getting towards a year later! :o

So glad you enjoyed it VV!

Thanks again, Black Mike! I appreciate you digging into my channel!

Thank you so much, Mike! Glad you enjoyed it mate.

Thanks! Welcome aboard!

My absolute pleasure, Peter! Thanks for stopping by.

Very kind of you, Phillip. Thanks so much!

Glad you liked it!

Cheers, Greg.

Thank you! I've done a couple more on Prince, and have another in development.

Thanks heaps - I certainly had fun!

Thanks!

Thanks mate! Clearly I still haven't returned Grant's guitar though :o

Thanks so much for the visit and the comment, Marios.

Thanks BG. So glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching!

Cheers, Michael. Glad you enjoyed it

Cheers, David. Thanks for checking it out.

Thanks Sylvie! I really appreciate your support. Thanks for checking it out.

Thank you Christian, he sure did! Welcome to my channel.

That's great Janna! Glad you had some fun with it.

Thanks so much! Have you checked this one out? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prtjkpZ42amzp2g.html

Thanks!

Thanks so much for checking it out, and for the feedback.

Oh man, Mark is sensational! Thanks so much for the visit Sam.

Thanks so much, Adrian. I really appreciate your taking time to check it out and comment on my vids!

Thanks Jamie! I'll definitely dig into Sign and plan some more Prince.

Thanks so much Terry! Really appreciate your feedback mate!

Kia ora, Scott! Thanks so much man!

Thanks a lot! Hey that Psychosis is a trip. SO much going on!

You are so welcome! Thanks for the sub!

Thank you very much! Yes, his solos are insane!!! Check out my clips on his lead playing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtF1ZsWdybPacXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gq5xgsqXstC6fn0.html

@@dannyeddyguitar I will, thanks!

Great feedback Jayl! That made my day. I'm just sitting here pondering what to do for this week's clip. Perhaps some more Prince loops...

My pleasure, Mohini Cox! I'm going surfin...

Much thanks man!! Hope you got something out of it.

Thank you Lex. Really appreciate your feedback!

Wonderful comment - thanks! I really love knowing that there remains so much joy to be found in Prince's legacy.

Thanks Jonny!!

Thanks heaps!

It seems amazing to me that I'm now sharing my appreciation of Prince with a local Minneapolite! Thanks heaps, John.

Thanks for watching, Porter.

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Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you so much for that beautiful feedback!

@@dannyeddyguitar deservedly so🤘🏽

So glad it was helpful! I'm stoked if I can inspire!

I appreciate that! Thanks so much.

Thanks Austin, indeed he was!

Thanks kindly!

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

Thanks for the sub, Pat!

thanks heaps Greg!

Thanks so much! Yes, his ability to recognise the beauty and effectiveness of keeping parts/playing limited to JUST what is required is what amazes me.

So glad you liked it, thanks for the support!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks Victor. That one is DEFINITELY on my To-Do List.

Thanks Dave, happy to pique your interest!

Thanks so much.

Appreciate you checking it out, and very glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the kind words and the sub!

You're welcome, Greg!

My absolute pleasure!

Thanks G.P.

Thank you kindly, Alessandro!

Inspiring people to practice - that's a win!