Prince at half time ...

[billybarue]

I am not a huge fan of his genre. I like a few songs, but they guy is pretty damn talented. You notice any lip syncing - I don't think so. He is a true performerand has been said - he shreds that guitar. I always had respect for him, but he just pushed it way up after that version of Hendrix "All along the Watchtower".

He is a real talent - and his dancers are always hot as hell!!!!!!!!

Cheers,

BillyBarue

[muziq]

Guess I'm gonna be in the minority and post a "negative, Ghostrider" on Prince's canned performance. First, ding on the medley format; second, dredging up ONLY his standards ("Purple Rain," "1999," et al) plus some culturally co-opted and heavily edited classics; third, just agreeing to appear in this format.

I love the guy and admire his musical talents, but I don't think we saw anything significant here.

Safe as the Rolling Stones after Nipplegate? No. But given that basement from which to start, I'd like to at least have seen him perform complete songs--as if this were a real performance and not a tooty-fruity multi-million-dollar off-broadway extravaganza.

My expectations are higher for someone of his artistic calibre.

(caveat: I was a music journalist for 9 years, so you should definitely take all above with a pound of salt, as music journos are generally a salty bunch )

[cameroncouch02]

I was really surprised at how great a performer he is. A musician's performance is half his battle, and Prince is a damn good performer. I still don't think it will make me buy one of his cd's though.

[icehog3]

I think the guy wails on the guitar, period. Tough to deny his talent, but some people will just to hear themselves. Those who can't do, become critics.

I loved that he did Foo Fighters' "Best of You", that was the highlight for me.

[King James]

at least he didn't dress like this for the superbowl performance



I am a big fan of prince tho...all jokes aside

[drevim]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I think the guy wails on the guitar, period. Tough to deny his talent, but some people will just to hear themselves. Those who can't do, become critics.

I loved that he did Foo Fighters' "Best of You", that was the highlight for me.

Completely agree. Was very surprised he did the Foo's cover, but he did a good job of it. Was wondering throughout the performance, how much had to be modified due to the weather. He seemed to work through it though.

[TMoneYNYY]

First of all, let me say this: I'm a big Metal and Country music fan, but this man can simply play the guitar. By today's standards, being able to play the music is now down towards the bottom of the list, while "relevence" and appearance play a much more prominent role. The man can play the guitar unlike many in the industry, and I really hope people took note of that during the show. Although I'm a Slash, Eddie, D. Darrell fan, he can play with them almost any day of the week (although it might not be as loud!).

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by TMoneYNYY

First of all, let me say this: I'm a big Metal and Country music fan, but this man can simply play the guitar. By today's standards, being able to play the music is now down towards the bottom of the list, while "relevence" and appearance play a much more prominent role. The man can play the guitar unlike many in the industry, and I really hope people took note of that during the show. Although I'm a Slash, Eddie, D. Darrell fan, he can play with them almost any day of the week (although it might not be as loud!).

Givin' Prince his Props!!

[SDmate]

lookin a whole lot better than another 48yr old singer Michael Jackson
he's aging pretty well hell he doesn't look like he's aged one bit in the last 20yrs
he can still sing & plays a mean geetar

[drevim]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Givin' Prince his Props!!

Ya got to. I will listen to Pantera or Metallica 9 out of 10 times, but I have some of Prince's stuff too. I'm comfortable enough to admit it...

I was just hoping for a "C'mon Eileen" cover too

[Skinsfan]

Just glad there were no warcquone malfunctions with the little man.

[Studebaker]

Originally Posted by Skinsfan

Just glad there were no warcquone malfunctions with the little man.

MAO

[JungMin]

Not a Prince fan....Am a little disappointed about the half-time show.

[Sean9689]

I would have rather seen the Foo Fighters sing there own song. Price is so 1987...

[Andyman]

Originally Posted by IHT

can't be worse than whatever that foo-foo shiat was during pre-game.billy joel was good, though.

buahaha.. I think I used the phrase.. "too gay" I couldn't watch it.

I really like Billy Joel, but I thought his performance was mediocre at best

Prince really rocked out.. best HT show in a long time.