tekheavy Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/21/entertainment/prince-estate-death/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Loved his guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) The DJ on the Radio said that 2016 has been a bad year for Musicians and Celebrities …..SO TRUE. Edited April 21, 2016 by tesgt350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNKBITE Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Minnesota Cars and Coffee is just blocks away from his studio, and driving by will never have the same presence. RIP to a great musician and man who remained put together until the end. The Twin Cities will miss him☔️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP Prince a very talented musician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Godspeed to a purple musical genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Story has it Clapton was asked 'What's it like being the best on guitar?, He responded 'no idea, but you should ask Prince.' (Paraphrasing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Another very talented musician gone. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) His guitar rendition of the Beatles classic While My Guitar Gentle Weeps is second to none. They spotlight beginning at 3:29 in the video. What a tragedy today. An unbelievable composer and musician. May he RIP. Edited April 22, 2016 by springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 As more news comes out, they are now saying that he had O.D.'ed 6 days earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 As more news comes out, they are now saying that he had O.D.'ed 6 days earlier. Is that related to the emergency stop his plane had to make in IL for a medical emergency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Sad that he's gone and in the music world it's sad that these great guitarists are not being replaced....not dissing todays music but it's just not in the same class as back in the day IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Is that related to the emergency stop his plane had to make in IL for a medical emergency? I think so. The latest is that the Plane had to make an Emergency Landing and Paramedics had to give him a "Life Shot" because he OD'ed on Percocet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Story has it Clapton was asked 'What's it like being the best on guitar?, He responded 'no idea, but you should ask Prince.' (Paraphrasing) Urban Legend. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Eric Clapton has been on record in reputable magazines stating that Australian Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel was the greatest Guitar Player he had ever heard. Most Americans don’t even know who Tommy Emmanuel is. Go search for his You Tube videos. The guy is amazing. . Clapton also had much admiration for Chet Atkins as well. While Prince was an innovative musician and a talented guitarist, he typically wouldn’t even be anywhere near the Top Ten of all-time greats on guitar lists. Not trying to start an argument over who the greatest Guitar Player is or was, just pointing out the Clapton comment that was posted here has already been called out on several sites as urban legend and click bait on Snopes and several other sites. In regard to people talking about the “OD” several days before his death. Even if he did happen to “OD” several days ago that doesn’t necessarily mean he was a drug abuser. If he had the flu it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe codeine (an opiate) cough syrup or codeine pills to help manage the pain of cough and the aches and pains associated with flu. Flu can severely weaken people and it is not uncommon for people to “OD” accidentally because Codeine can suppress breathing and in turn cause the body to not be able to expectorate (cough up mucus) effectively and it can cause distress that can send you to the hospital. He had no recent history of drug abuse, so why speculate here, the toxicology report will be out soon. RIP. Edited April 22, 2016 by mhr1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) In regard to people talking about the “OD” several days before his death. Even if he did happen to “OD” several days ago that doesn’t necessarily mean he was a drug abuser. If he had the flu it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe codeine (an opiate) cough syrup or codeine pills to help manage the pain of cough and the aches and pains associated with flu. Flu can severely weaken people and it is not uncommon for people to “OD” accidentally because Codeine can suppress breathing and in turn cause the body to not be able to expectorate (cough up mucus) effectively and it can cause distress that can send you to the hospital. He had no recent history of drug abuse, so why speculate here, the toxicology report will be out soon. RIP. That is so true. Once I heard that he was battling the Flu, the first thing that popped into my head was Heath Ledger who was sick and OD'ed on Scrips by accident. That is why I rarely take Meds, it is to easy to get hooked on them.. Edited April 22, 2016 by tesgt350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 His guitar rendition of the Beatles classic While My Guitar Gentle Weeps is second to none. They spotlight beginning at 3:29 in the video. What a tragedy today. An unbelievable composer and musician. May he RIP. That solo by Prince was incredible, spot on, on the highest notes pure and clean with the Prince magic added touch , maybe Eric was being coy, but all in all that was one of the best, maybe better at the moment than Eric played it? RIP Prince,RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Can't say I was a fan of his music, but obviously many were and it's very sad to see so many great entertainers go out at such young ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Urban Legend. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Eric Clapton has been on record in reputable magazines stating that Australian Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel was the greatest Guitar Player he had ever heard. Most Americans don’t even know who Tommy Emmanuel is. Go search for his You Tube videos. The guy is amazing. . Clapton also had much admiration for Chet Atkins as well. While Prince was an innovative musician and a talented guitarist, he typically wouldn’t even be anywhere near the Top Ten of all-time greats on guitar lists. Not trying to start an argument over who the greatest Guitar Player is or was, just pointing out the Clapton comment that was posted here has already been called out on several sites as urban legend and click bait on Snopes and several other sites. In regard to people talking about the “OD” several days before his death. Even if he did happen to “OD” several days ago that doesn’t necessarily mean he was a drug abuser. If he had the flu it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe codeine (an opiate) cough syrup or codeine pills to help manage the pain of cough and the aches and pains associated with flu. Flu can severely weaken people and it is not uncommon for people to “OD” accidentally because Codeine can suppress breathing and in turn cause the body to not be able to expectorate (cough up mucus) effectively and it can cause distress that can send you to the hospital. He had no recent history of drug abuse, so why speculate here, the toxicology report will be out soon. RIP. You can't OD on any prescription meds if taken as directed, regardless of your bodies tolerance to them. There's a big difference between an OD and respiratory depression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Yup he was addicted, apparently it started when he had some type of hip surgery. Too bad, something needs to be done about how easy it is to get these drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Even if he was addicted, which seems to be pure speculation at his point, in order to OD, the person has to take a massive amount of meds at one time, and unless forced, that is an intentional act. Doesn't matter how easy it is to get the meds, nobody is forcing someone to take that many pills at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Even if he was addicted, which seems to be pure speculation at his point, in order to OD, the person has to take a massive amount of meds at one time, and unless forced, that is an intentional act. Doesn't matter how easy it is to get the meds, nobody is forcing someone to take that many pills at one time. I agree that's like blaming a gun in a shooting instead of blaming the shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I agree that's like blaming a gun in a shooting instead of blaming the shooter. And the families of the Sandy Hook kids are suing Remington and another manufacturer because it's supposedly their fault an idiot got a gun and killed people. Our legal system is so fracked to even allow this to go to court. Every time I see a commercial about suing some drug manufacturer I want to beat a lawyer senseless. Although I don't think that's possible because they obviously have no sense to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I'm not blaming the drugs, in general I'm saying it is too easy to get pain killers, they are a huge issue currently in this country. Along with other prescription drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 You can't OD on any prescription meds if taken as directed, regardless of your bodies tolerance to them. There's a big difference between an OD and respiratory depression. Your key word there is IF. Heath Ledger die from Scrips. Your system gets used to them and they don't work as well so you take more and it just goes bad from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Your key word there is IF. Heath Ledger die from Scrips. Your system gets used to them and they don't work as well so you take more and it just goes bad from there. But it's still the fault of the user...no different than alcohol it's everywhere does it mean you have to drink more?....a Doc can give me all the pills in the world it's up to me to use common sense on how I use them pills...It's funny how now days there's no more self responsibility it's always someone else's fault for my issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 And the families of the Sandy Hook kids are suing Remington and another manufacturer because it's supposedly their fault an idiot got a gun and killed people. Our legal system is so fracked to even allow this to go to court. Every time I see a commercial about suing some drug manufacturer I want to beat a lawyer senseless. Although I don't think that's possible because they obviously have no sense to begin with. Again I agree it's so stupid....If I go out tonight and kill someone with a Mustang does it make sense for the family members to go out and sue Ford or the dealer I bought it from..wow how twisted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.barton Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Again I agree it's so stupid....If I go out tonight and kill someone with a Mustang does it make sense for the family members to go out and sue Ford or the dealer I bought it from..wow how twisted The unfortunate part is that in today's society, suing is the new way of making money the old fashioned way. Whether or not a suit has merit, it is cheaper to settle the suit out of court than it is taking it to trial. It is a B.S way of doing things, but to try and ban it, would prevent legitimate suits (like Takata airbags or suits like that) from moving forward. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 But it's still the fault of the user...no different than alcohol it's everywhere does it mean you have to drink more?....a Doc can give me all the pills in the world it's up to me to use common sense on how I use them pills...It's funny how now days there's no more self responsibility it's always someone else's fault for my issues. Agree 100% Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Again I agree it's so stupid....If I go out tonight and kill someone with a Mustang does it make sense for the family members to go out and sue Ford or the dealer I bought it from..wow how twisted Substitute Porsche for Ford and what the Walker family did. And then you've got courts approving suits against gun manufacturers. If I were a judge I'd start throwing these suits out but they'd just appeal and find some liberal court that supports that every problem is someone else's and that there is no individual accountability any more. It's the same mentality that changed corporate responsibility from individuals to committees. I left because noone could make a decision any more and when I did, well, you know... Edited April 27, 2016 by twobjshelbys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.