There was lots of derogatory comments awhile back about Prince, when his name was a symbol. Nevermind that in a stadium of popular musicians, he would be one of if not the smartest. (Not to mention the best guitar player.)
Proof of how smart he is can be found in this NYtimes.com article:
The Once and Future Prince – New York Times
He and Steve Jobs should hook up: they could decide the near future of music in the 21st Century.
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