Prince 3121: girls and boys, tuberose and vetiver, flowers and rubber

I have nothing to add to what has already been said about the life and passing of Prince Rogers Nelson. What made him great is undeniable. The mere fact that he played the guitar, bass, keyboards and drums at a level that granted him a position in the top players of these instruments would have been enough. His creative output was prolific and covered not only music but also the aesthetics of his presence. Most of the time he supported and was supported by a collective of musicians in projects that put him on th limelight but he was very generous to young musicians. He expected from all members of his crew to appear in-role at all times, weird, sexy outfits, high heels and all. He himself played basketball in high heels. His private life remained very private at all times and we only caught glimpses of his troubled childhood years, his crack addict sister and his failed marriage and attempts to have children. All of his songs however come with tiny drops of sadness on the happiest tunes (“The greatest romance ever sold“, yes, sold not told, comes to mind).....Click for the rest