Prince Acceptance Speech at the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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  • @laurisaarinen1126
    @laurisaarinen1126 4 роки тому +418

    So many people respect Prince as a musician (as they should) but not enough people respect him as a person. How humble and true he stayed being that rich and famous, is truly something to admire. Prince did not want his fans to "worship" him, that's why he didn't call them his fans, but friends. He understood what it means to be famous, and it's not that you can do anything you like, but that you have power to influence people. And he made sure that everything he said was a positive influence. As he said, the system is corrupted and it's possible he was tried to be silenced... He was acting in ways seen to be strange, stuff pretty much no one else did, because he was really smart AND daring. There is no bigger celebrity role model to me. Normally i do not consider celebrities role models, but Prince is a rare exception.

    • @trenscendingphoenix
      @trenscendingphoenix 4 роки тому +21

      So true, amen 🙏❤️

    • @wandertwins
      @wandertwins 3 роки тому +13

      Indeed.

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 3 роки тому +15

      I agree - he was phenomenal!!!!!

    • @robertbishop5357
      @robertbishop5357 3 роки тому +9

      I find it interesting that he died from a fentany laced vicodin. I suspect he was slipped a Mickey finn. I don't believe that he would have called on nefarious drug dealers for pain relief.

    • @chamham6734
      @chamham6734 2 роки тому +2

      @Buba Joe He had bad hips…

  • @dwaterson21
    @dwaterson21 11 місяців тому +50

    Prince was a man of few words, but what he said rings out even louder now. And he is 100% the most underrated guitar player of all time.

  • @beatrute2677
    @beatrute2677 Рік тому +149

    He was a man of few words, but when he did speak it was always with such wisdom

    • @dorothydrake8838
      @dorothydrake8838 Рік тому +7

      Apparently he talked lots to his close friends. His sister said that sometimes she couldn’t get him to shut up.
      But in public, he was aware of how much his words mattered, so he chose them carefully.

  • @johnmccann1960
    @johnmccann1960 3 місяці тому +11

    There are many men in the world called Genius, but Prince truly was and we'll never see the like of him again.

  • @hectorlatorre8578
    @hectorlatorre8578 Рік тому +51

    I feel embarrassed not having appreciated this man more while he was alive. 😢

    • @MaryLou913
      @MaryLou913 10 місяців тому +11

      You’re here now!
      🕊️🎸☔️💜

    • @icu3869
      @icu3869 4 місяці тому +3

      After getting teased my whole life for being a Prince fan, his death was devastating, but seeing how so many honored and celebrated him was validating. A very bittersweet silver lining .

  • @funnylookingfoetus
    @funnylookingfoetus 4 роки тому +149

    Miss him. Gone way too soon. Such a sublime artist and human being.

    • @Dedi-c8b
      @Dedi-c8b 2 роки тому +5

      I totally agree! Gone too soon!

  • @robertbishop5357
    @robertbishop5357 3 роки тому +31

    Prince during his speech was giving some very important and wise advice.

  • @treehugger2397
    @treehugger2397 3 роки тому +60

    My family were afraid to tell me when he passed. I mourned for days and days like crying intensely. No one knew how much his music meant to me on those lonely lonely days in my childhood.

    • @MaryLou913
      @MaryLou913 10 місяців тому +2

      Amen!

    • @Heprishence
      @Heprishence 10 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, it was prince and me in my youth.

    • @nicero870
      @nicero870 6 місяців тому +2

      You and me both, since 1982.

  • @abk9203
    @abk9203 3 роки тому +67

    "Too much freedom without the spiritual mentoring will lead to soul's decay."
    Damn too deep. Especially when it's coming from Prince's mouth, given that his career has been.
    It's like he is telling this to each everyone of us so that they shouldn't do the mistakes he has done, and is cautioning his listeners.

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ Рік тому +3

      This is what an empathic, caring person does when they truly want others to NOT make the same mistakes they've already made, and he made many before he grew up, matured, took responsibility, and sought to make (some) things right.
      Heartbreaking the way he died...alone...in that elevator in Paisley Park...of a drug overdose.

    • @NoUnknown-y5p
      @NoUnknown-y5p 9 місяців тому +1

      He was taking painkillers to deal w his aching hips. It wasnt simple recreational drug use. It was a risky-turned-deadly coping mechanism.
      Rip beautiful one
      🐐💜🎶🎸🕊️

    • @alfredtcole3727
      @alfredtcole3727 6 місяців тому

      a deep messages here

  • @mememocha1
    @mememocha1 Рік тому +7

    I'm so glad he got his flowers and appreciation before he passed

  • @pennyfleck
    @pennyfleck Рік тому +13

    He was so humble and gentle soul

  • @feebeedoc78
    @feebeedoc78 4 роки тому +87

    Prince has been with me my entire life.

    • @JohnnyAngel-84
      @JohnnyAngel-84 3 роки тому

      So sad. I hate Prince

    • @awc6007
      @awc6007 2 роки тому +1

      @@JohnnyAngel-84 Wtf is wrong with you?

  • @LuvOneAnother
    @LuvOneAnother 3 роки тому +47

    PRINCE is MUSIC. Period.

  • @youngkeys
    @youngkeys Рік тому +9

    If he never told them to be seated, they still be clapping for the next 5 minutes.. he learned over the years

  • @cassandradennis5685
    @cassandradennis5685 3 роки тому +30

    Wow!! I see and hear the maturity, Prince came a long way. I'll never forget when Prince came out, I saw him on American Bandstand, he was so shy. Wow!! What time, growth and maturity can do. Prince will forever live in my heart ❤

  • @carlnewtonfishing6045
    @carlnewtonfishing6045 3 роки тому +29

    His voice is amazing. so smooth.

  • @barbaralampkin6946
    @barbaralampkin6946 4 роки тому +58

    Lord,miss Michael Jackson and prince so much,it is just not the same without them both,this world has gotten worser without Michael and prince in so many ways!!!! Prince hair in this video was so pretty!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹.

    • @dahlia3796
      @dahlia3796 3 роки тому +16

      Prince and Michael were gorgeous in every way 💜👑🖤❤️

    • @RealmofmyArt
      @RealmofmyArt 2 роки тому +1

      Very true ❤️

    • @wavy9888
      @wavy9888 5 місяців тому +1

      i literally agree with every single word of this paragraph u typed 3 years ago lol.

    • @maddalenamottura
      @maddalenamottura 2 місяці тому +1

      FACTS We Lost Michael & Prince, luckily We still Got Bruno & Lenny😽

  • @linexi
    @linexi Рік тому +6

    this man was utterly beautiful and talented

  • @christines1821
    @christines1821 Рік тому +7

    When this man speaks it always gives me chills he always speaks some serious truths

  • @guadalupeiorio1216
    @guadalupeiorio1216 Рік тому +35

    "All praise and thanks to the most high, Jehovah" 🩶 "without real spiritual mentoring, too much freedom can lead to the souls decay" 🤎 Wow!

  • @brocko9386
    @brocko9386 9 місяців тому +2

    i think some people dont fully realise the impact prince has had on music not only has he produced and sang his very own number 1 hits BUT has also written songs for other artists that have become number 1 hits .... he is truly a GOAT of music and should be held as such!

  • @reedykat30
    @reedykat30 Рік тому +5

    The mould was broken with Prince. That four way hug photo is priceless.

    • @smh93
      @smh93 8 місяців тому

      Prince tweeted that photo once and captioned it:
      ANDRE 3STAX: “zzzZZZZZzzzzz”
      PRINCE: “BRUH….”
      😂😂😂😂 Miss him and his hilarious self every single day.

  • @kimberlykairo
    @kimberlykairo 2 роки тому +10

    This mold was broken. There will never be another. I still have mad love for you and what you gave us through your beautiful art. 🙏🏼💖

  • @ldhumph70
    @ldhumph70 3 роки тому +25

    He took a lot from the past, melted it together and became a musical icon, that the world won’t ever see the likes of again. I for one, am glad he came my way in 1982 💜

  • @christinepernal1676
    @christinepernal1676 24 дні тому

    I'm so happy that this honor was given to him when he was still with us. Such kindness and caring in his heart! His music and wisdom will live on, he will never be forgotten ❤

  • @thebuttermilkgirlisback
    @thebuttermilkgirlisback 3 роки тому +19

    I 💕 that group hug at the end!!

    • @Dedi-c8b
      @Dedi-c8b 2 роки тому +3

      Me too! I know right!

  • @pulsarstargrave256
    @pulsarstargrave256 3 роки тому +15

    Sometimes "... a real friend and a mentor" may not know what's best for you. One should always be true to oneself and not surrender so much to another flawed human being!

  • @a.c.cordova9840
    @a.c.cordova9840 4 роки тому +24

    Wow, who would have thought, 12 years or so after that he would be gone! He deserved that award (and many, many more). I miss him. I like how he sets his award on the floor........and leaves it. He was so true to himself and his art.

  • @kamcox2508
    @kamcox2508 Рік тому +7

    Prince is fantastic, see how he puts the award down first he always does then he reaches into his soul , letting the youngest know it's going to hard for them ( they don't own their masters ) but he dud Xx

  • @audreychatman1591
    @audreychatman1591 4 роки тому +28

    He so deserved this moment and this honor 💜☂️💜☂️..... I am so glad that I was able to experience his music and his gift! You are loved! RIP💜😢

  • @lisaward60
    @lisaward60 Рік тому +6

    He's so humble

  • @tmarie-rm9nl
    @tmarie-rm9nl 4 роки тому +10

    I still miss Prince and am glad he was recognized for all his works..And the words of wisdom ring true today as any day.

  • @happygirl4218
    @happygirl4218 3 роки тому +11

    I remember going to Sam Goody, a record store in the 80's, and buying his Controversy album with my allowance money. Inside was a poster of him in the shower, in black underwear. I hung that on my wall, my Italian grandfather saw it, and nearly had a stroke. I had to be about 11.
    A very powerful musician and forward thinker.

  • @zjah1
    @zjah1 2 роки тому +5

    the greatest ! my life inspiration much love may he rest

  • @lindaalonso5452
    @lindaalonso5452 4 роки тому +20

    We wish you were still here Prince. You have a lot of respect w fellow musicians fans young old LBQT black white yellow u name it ☮️

  • @bsquared4604
    @bsquared4604 3 роки тому +12

    such an amazing person.

  • @marylee-anderson8793
    @marylee-anderson8793 4 роки тому +18

    Always a class act. So much loved and missed💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @natashawall8131
    @natashawall8131 4 роки тому +8

    Yes sir!!! THE MAN. Absolute musical genius and overall, warm person...humble and shy...can throw the best shade (and can back it up). I miss him. Freedom belongs to him and he wanted his brand.

  • @learobins54
    @learobins54 Рік тому +1

    Love that man. Always speaks truth❤

  • @angieleigh2055
    @angieleigh2055 4 роки тому +8

    💜🕊💜FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!! 💜🕊💜

  • @phil5301
    @phil5301 2 роки тому +3

    Prince. Thank you.

  • @iezurashah5816
    @iezurashah5816 4 роки тому +5

    2020 n im crying everytime me watch this....

  • @Prince-qk6zo
    @Prince-qk6zo 4 роки тому +35

    He only spoke truths
    .

  • @sloansarabia
    @sloansarabia 4 місяці тому

    Loved his music, but now I have learned more about Prince. Another to my heroes list.

  • @tayethediva8527
    @tayethediva8527 11 місяців тому

    I remember watching this live with my family. His induction was a moment in our household.

  • @sabrinathompson9605
    @sabrinathompson9605 Місяць тому

    He showed his brilliance in the 2021 remaster hall of Fame. They should not have invited him. A man with few words, exemplified his true brilliance on stage. George's son Rock and roll Hall of Fame

  • @Ecclectic_citcelccE
    @Ecclectic_citcelccE 5 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful soul.❤

  • @sanghamitrakhosla6585
    @sanghamitrakhosla6585 3 роки тому +4

    Legends never die love you❤❤

  • @jlouis4407
    @jlouis4407 Рік тому +6

    Prince talks about “this world and his wicked system,” it’s almost like Prince knows something many people don’t

    • @Heprishence
      @Heprishence 10 місяців тому +2

      "I've seen the top and it's just a dream". Dajjal.

    • @thedon8613
      @thedon8613 9 місяців тому +1

      Him, Chappelle, and Katt Williams. All three have eluded to the poison in Hollywood.

    • @moxyblackfiddler
      @moxyblackfiddler 7 місяців тому +1

      He was enlightened by Larry Graham. He wasn't on his payroll

    • @jlouis4407
      @jlouis4407 7 місяців тому

      @@moxyblackfiddler Enlightened that's an interesting way to put it just because someone is not officially on your payroll doesn't mean they don't get perks

    • @no_onein2024
      @no_onein2024 3 місяці тому +4

      He was referencing his beliefs as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he was baptized as on in 2002. Jesus spoke of the "conclusion of the system of things" at Matthew 24:3 during Jesus' coming and 1 Timothy 3:1-5 "the last days" where "critical times hard to deal with will be here". Prince preached door to door w/ the message of God's Kingdom or heavenly government w Christ as King that will remove ALL human governments out of existence and establish true peace and security on the earth "as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:9, 10)

  • @m.e398
    @m.e398 Місяць тому

    Rest in peace good people go so fast. And knew how mch you would imapct your generation

  • @J.C...
    @J.C... 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank God he was here for this. Many aren't. Duane Allman wasn't there when The Allman Brothers Band made it to the R&R HOF. I'm sure he would have been thrilled. And Gregg wouldn't have been so drunk. I'm sure he was thinking about his Big Bro that entire day. 😔

  • @hermesalonso3968
    @hermesalonso3968 2 роки тому

    Everybody should be giving this guys a standing ovation everybody doesn't need encouragement 4 ppl to stand up he said it best sometimes a man ain't happy truly until he truly dies why ? They don't do Elvis like this 🤔 🎼Race! In space I am human!😎

  • @hmngbrd
    @hmngbrd 4 роки тому +4

    I miss him.

  • @privatejoy.2907
    @privatejoy.2907 6 місяців тому

    Now I understand by where else is it gonna come from dear Prince with all my mind...

  • @an3rst
    @an3rst 3 роки тому +3

    I love him so much

  • @cadishackstim5578
    @cadishackstim5578 Рік тому

    I miss him, but we have the music. Prince was a student, joker, master, teacher, icon, transcendent legend and a gift to the world and beyond.

  • @Betty-tv6st
    @Betty-tv6st 7 місяців тому

    Wow!!! The one and Only Prince!!!💔💔💔💔💜💜💜

  • @wishbone7410
    @wishbone7410 4 роки тому +7

    well it's 16yrs ago !
    16年も経つんですね。
    i didn't know the fact of such as if he is still alive !
    RIP the 'Prince' !

  • @javajuls2u
    @javajuls2u 6 місяців тому

    That was a beautiful speech really

  • @jackielromero
    @jackielromero 9 місяців тому

    You were so wise my dearest brother!!! ❤️

  • @C01A60
    @C01A60 2 роки тому +2

    Words of wisdom..

  • @jimbombadill
    @jimbombadill 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVe Prince, grew up with his music listening to him since i was 11. He is a musical genius with out any comparence ...but man did he feel stiff in this clip :)

  • @elmensajero7295
    @elmensajero7295 4 роки тому +6

    Is funny to see Prince recognize the MOST HIGH first on his speech, and to see at the end of the video the Pyramid logo of the R&RHF, and if you see a guitar instead, you are not awake like Prince.

  • @charlottepryor2041
    @charlottepryor2041 9 місяців тому

    He so gorgeous with his small frame ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ghostrider2664
    @ghostrider2664 4 роки тому +10

    That dude was fucking slick

  • @TshawnDennis
    @TshawnDennis 9 місяців тому

    We need this as of now .......but I think he's a 1 in a million

  • @blackstrat8091
    @blackstrat8091 4 роки тому +6

    YESSS YESS YES YES, FINALLY !!!

  • @lindapatterson8573
    @lindapatterson8573 3 роки тому +1

    Love Prince forever and always

  • @lewicindabaker4032
    @lewicindabaker4032 3 роки тому +2

    I am so sad his gone but He he the dang thing 👄👄👄❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @markknoop777
    @markknoop777 3 роки тому +8

    In some ways he seemed quite naive but actually he was really wise.

    • @bradb7268
      @bradb7268 2 роки тому +1

      How he looks naive?

  • @DomoniqueStewart3936
    @DomoniqueStewart3936 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P 2 MY FRIEND/HERO, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON/THE REVOLUTION (JUNE 7th, 1958 - APRIL 21st, 2016) I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, MAN.......SO VERY MUCH........FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, BUT YOU'RE KING OF PRINCE, BUDDY.

  • @Hbizz813
    @Hbizz813 8 місяців тому

    I miss you 💜🕊️

  • @ixthisss
    @ixthisss 4 роки тому +5

    P r i n c e 💜
    No1 on the face of the E🌎rth is a better performer.
    🙏🏻

  • @kemetanew4579
    @kemetanew4579 2 місяці тому +1

    My Brother will rise again. John 5:28,29❤

  • @leecarson3426
    @leecarson3426 2 місяці тому

    Prince was so handsome and sexy. He was so brilliant and talented. Very few people compare to Prince. PRINCE IS A LEGEND.

  • @MixtapeKilla2004
    @MixtapeKilla2004 3 роки тому +1

    ''Amazing!''

  • @danielmelo7146
    @danielmelo7146 3 роки тому +2

    Respect.

  • @jakobdoubleu
    @jakobdoubleu Рік тому

    Crazy how interlinked people are in the music industry. Prince thanks Larry Graham, the bassist of Sly, later also known for being Drake’s uncle in here.

  • @SarjanaVelten
    @SarjanaVelten 10 місяців тому +1

    Peace

  • @YmK-vz7lx
    @YmK-vz7lx 7 місяців тому

    So handsome

  • @johnhurd4878
    @johnhurd4878 Рік тому +1

    Andre saying get up off ya a## without even saying it.

  • @Eastpointe
    @Eastpointe 2 роки тому +3

    Prince prophesied the hell this world is experiencing now

  • @crissanchez0126
    @crissanchez0126 28 днів тому

    0:30 first thing first, Jehova above all. Prince knew who all the glory belonged to. ❤

  • @lakishascott2132
    @lakishascott2132 3 роки тому +1

    Awwwww 💛❤💛

  • @heathereileenoquin
    @heathereileenoquin Рік тому

    "granted" freedom
    shown the future
    "negotiations"
    said what he was allowed to say
    "this world and it's wicked systems...it ain't o'r"

  • @edmund6392
    @edmund6392 3 роки тому +6

    At 2:17 he says "group hug"

  • @sfender2182
    @sfender2182 9 місяців тому +1

    Yes, as Prince says “care for your soul” - the spiritual and religious parts of our lives are the most important. Eternity awaits us all, and I pray that Prince made it to heaven. Please don’t just assume that anyone who seems nice and righteous will always go to heaven. We don’t know about their whole life and, of course, Jesus is the all knowing judge of everyone; no matter what their belief system is. Pray for the salvation of all! 🌅🌅🎚🎚and God bless Prince.

    • @jazshas
      @jazshas 2 місяці тому

      Which is why we are not saved based on how good we are. We are saved by Grace through faith in Christ Jesus.
      Jesus, the Word of God made flesh, gave his life and paid the price for mankind's sin. Salvation is not based on how good we are but on the goodness of God alone.
      John 14:6 KJV
      [6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

    • @sfender2182
      @sfender2182 2 місяці тому

      @jazshas
      Jesus also said to do my Fathers Will; and to keep the Commandments. So yes, it’s not good to do evil acts, and then say “but I’m a believer”. Doing the Fathers will, and also doing all that Jesus taught us (as he said we should) is being in union with God’s will.

    • @jazshas
      @jazshas 2 місяці тому

      @@sfender2182
      And if you don't keep it 💯 you're guilty of all. That's what the law requires.

  • @luciaferraro4102
    @luciaferraro4102 4 роки тому +2

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Maestrodhont
    @Maestrodhont 10 місяців тому +1

    pointing at big boi and saying andree

  • @richardrodriguez9953
    @richardrodriguez9953 2 роки тому

    I never knew Prince was in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame

  • @Juggalo94
    @Juggalo94 3 роки тому +2

    Prince ... Rockstar enough said

  • @terrenceowens8182
    @terrenceowens8182 Рік тому

    Ayyyy. I didn’t even realize Andre Benjamin behind him… look at God!!

  • @themechanicman3865
    @themechanicman3865 2 роки тому +3

    To much fredom can lead to the souls decay truth foreal

  • @nielkofficial6538
    @nielkofficial6538 4 роки тому

    if he's in, noone else should be in

  • @TweedSuit
    @TweedSuit 3 роки тому +1

    Who's up for some PANCAKES?

  • @terrenceowens8182
    @terrenceowens8182 Рік тому

    I see ya Diddy and Chris Rock!!!!

  • @jlouis4407
    @jlouis4407 9 місяців тому

    He’s talking about the “chosen people”

  • @ariesthomas1326
    @ariesthomas1326 3 роки тому +1

    Please please be seated🤣🤣🤣

  • @Prncesss
    @Prncesss 7 місяців тому +2

    0:12👀

  • @fire1777
    @fire1777 19 днів тому

    Wish he would have mentioned Wendy and Lisa and the rest of the revolution…