15 Facts About Prince That’ll Make You Feel Something

The originally-suggested title for this article was facts to make your hairs stand on end. Now, I’m one of the biggest Prince fans around, but even I don’t think a Prince fact could have that affect on me. Instead, here are 15 Prince facts that will make you feel…something…maybe.

The originally-suggested title for this article was facts to make your hairs stand on end. Now, I'm one of the biggest Prince fans around, but even I don't think a Prince fact could have that affect on me. Instead, here are 15 Prince facts that will make you feel...something...maybe. Continue reading [...]

Remembering Prince

It's not often these days I indulge myself by writing pieces relating to personal interests aside from theology and politics, but as you've all probably heard by now, the legendary musician and artist known as Prince, has passed away. If you know me personally you'll understand that the news that broke yesterday has completely shaken me and I left reeling and shocked. For those of you who don't, Prince contributed so much to the person I am today and his passing feels more like a personal bereavement Continue reading [...]

Would Michael have ever thrilled again?

Good evening friends, hope you're all swell.

It's been a fair old while since I posted and to be honest, it's with good reason! I've been working full time and chipping away at my dissertation for third year (yes, I am already working on it) so I haven't really managed to find a spare moment to sit down with my laptop and write something. Seeing as though I managed to get away from work early this evening - a first for a long time - I thought I'd share my thoughts and opinions on something Continue reading [...]

Did Religion Ruin Prince?

Good evening readers, how are you?
As I've been sitting in my loft room at my dad's for nearly the past week I have rediscovered my admiration for the work of the Artist Formerly Known As An Unpronounceable Symbol, the one and only, Prince.
So what? You're writing a blog post to tell us that you've gotten back into that skinny mother fucker with the high voice? (to quote the 1987 song Bob George)? Well not exactly. I've been working my way through his vast catalogue of hits and performances, Continue reading [...]

Where I was, two years ago.

For those of you who don't know, today marks the second anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. On MJJC, an international fan community website, there is a forum discussion talking about where we all were when we heard that Michael has passed. I just thought I'd share my response with you.

 

 
I remember I was up late anyway, I was on MJJC and I saw the thread that was discussing a sighting of an ambulance entering and leaving Michael's home - we all thought it was one of his staff.

Then Continue reading [...]