this interview broke my heart. I specifically looked for Dhani's response to this. It is so clear that Petty kept Prince revved up during that performance. I will try to forget this interview.#notgratuitous
@@dls31070 i don't know about how the others felt about prince, but i've seen other interviews that mentioned the producers decided to add prince to the performance at the last minute. i don't think the others took issue with the idea, but i suppose they might have. tom petty did say in an interview later that he loved prince's performance.
Maybe you just need to actually listen to the interview and not just hear what you want to hear. You're obsessed over his use of the word gratuitous, but you refuse to hear what he is saying. He says that it was awkward, because it was awkward. Of course it's going to be awkward when nobody knows what is going to happen and it's Prince playing with the wilburys and the Heartbreakers... That's just surreal. Anyway. Like Danny says it was special and it deserved to be shared with the world... What about that Do you not understand?
Who the hell would ever expect Prince not to be Prince? That's like asking Michael Jordan to join your team and then you complain he dropped 50...that's like asking the ocean not to be wet, or the Sun not to shine. That concept is absolute silliness.
How can anyone actually believe Petty and company would be taken aback by Prince's performance? They all knew very well who Prince was and was very familiar with his style. Why would they be surprised at Prince being Prince? That makes no sense. Dhani's expression throughout Prince's solo show nothing but awe at his Royal Badness.
I’m disappointed in them. Prince played that for George. He didn’t care what you guys, living and breathing experiencing life still, wanted. He played that as a tribute the way it was meant to be played. George was rocking out in heaven. Guaranteed.
100% agreed! Prince doesn't just show up and rip the roof of the sucka for anyone! C'mon Dhahni...Your Pops was good and all but he isn't Mc Cartney or Lennon. You career sucks. I'm biased. I worked 12 years for The Artist.
He was about the only one worth watching on that stage haha..I mean, they all sound great together so everybody is playing their part well, but it would've been pretty boring to watch without Prince on that stage.
I read that Prince was the only one who couldn't make it to the rehearsal for the group performance due to another commitment, but promised he'd still make his contribution worth it. He was a man of his word.
Prince was paying tribute to George and did great. He wasn't trying to show up the rest of the stage for I sense Prince was just as much a fan of Tom, Jeff, Steve and others as they where of him.
It wasn’t like it was George’s funeral. It was a performance. Prince was gracious enough to perform in an ensemble (which he rarely did) because he liked George’s music and he was a fan of Tom Petty. I think Dhani is trying to pull his “too cool for school” routine because he surely looked like a fanboy. Plus Prince will always be a legend, you will always be a son of a legend.
@@roystonrichards1556 I'm glad that Dhani smiled and and kept jerking his head towards the other extremely talented artist. He was trying to gage their reactions . He has so much class like his father , definitely raised right . If he were not such a respectful, well mannered guy he could have caused an uproar . Most definitely like so many of today's so called artists making a scene .No It was not beaming admiration Dhani displayed but pure nervous energy. Prince is an extremely talented artist. He certainly can be fussy also . But it was not the time or stage to take a stand especially when the deceased man's son was alongside other great performers that were his father's long time friends and colleagues Like the family had planned from the start . When they were approached to have Prince be on stage also they graciously agreed . Prince used very poor judgement when deciding to showboat to try and upstage the other musicians. The honoree and his family deserved better from Prince . And to do that tired Ole Morris Day and the Time routine . Indeed !
@@angelicbean7635 Tom Petty was thrilled that Prince was going to play! You’re totally wrong about this! George would’ve loved it!! Dhani is acting like a spoiled brat!
Another dumb comment by someone obsessed over his use of the word gratuitous. And just like all those other dummies you refuse to understand what he is saying. He says it's awkward because it was awkward. It's surreal. He also says that it turned out great and it deserved to be shared with the world because it's a classic. Get over yourself.
@@angelicbean7635what an idiotic comment. Clearly you're not a musician. Apparently you actually don't even know that much about music. If you knew how to listen, it was pretty obvious that the initial performance was very boring and commonplace, once Prince stepped in, everyone stepped it up. Up. Just listen to what wynwood is doing on the organ once Prince gets going... Everyone loved it. Except for idiots who are probably basing their opinions on their own latent racism. Everyone also seems to forget that Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that very same evening. They also seem to forget that he is Prince!
Wow! My all time favorite song, and they pulled it off perfectly!! Steve and Tom nailed the vocals, and then Prince pushed it over the top with that solo.... he didnt make that guitar weep, he made it bawl like a fucking baby!! You know someone's a superstar when they throw the guitar in the air and it never comes back down!
I don't think it was to much. Actually that was a little tamed Prince. Prince loved the Beatles and the solo was for George. The moment when Prince leans back and the guy holds him, you see a great smile from Tom and Dhani. Great moment in rock history.
It wasn't just George's night, Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that year as well so the performance was as much a showcase of his artistry as George's. Prince played it his way and knocked it out of the park, everyone acknowledges it as an extraordinary performance. It's a shame Dhani called it "gratuitous", I think that's pretty disrespectful. Prince was as great a performer as anyone and he did what great performers do. It's not gratuity, it's rock and roll.
I mean, who didn’t “love” Prince’s solo? Phenomenal! The only thing that made that song as classic as it was with all of them on the stage….Prince. The Man, the Myth, the LEGEND!
He was very fortunate to be the son of a Beatle. But without a shadow of a doubt, the highlight of his life was playing on stage with true rock royalty. No matter how mediocre his playing is, and no matter how many guest appearances he makes because of who his father was, he will always be remembered for sharing the stage with Prince back in 2004.
You must be right- Having two loving parents, and all the other great things that he's had in his life couldn't possibly compare to being able to perform on stage with Prince! Not "highlight of his musical life" not "one of the highlights of his life" but simply "highlight of his life" We got our priorities down perfect- don't let anyone tell ya different! hahaha
he may not be a virtuoso Guitarist given who you're comparing him to, with but he is a very talented artist. He writes great melodies and has written a number of movie scores. He is definitely talented
no, he makes it because he's learned from some of the best musicians and producers out there. He knows his stuff and can make some beautiful music. His new sort of techno stuff may not be my taste but he's done work for film that I like a lot. he's good.
"No matter how mediocre his playing is, and no matter how many guest appearances he makes because of who his father was, he will always be remembered for sharing the stage with Prince back in 2004." And for being a gigantically pretentious tit.
He is literally George Harrison’s son lmao the concert is for his dead father and Prince had a point to prove and that was it. I’m saying this even though I thoroughly enjoy the performance and find the solo awesome but I think respecting his opinion is necessary
I’ve watched that clip a hundred times…Dhani has a shit eaten grin on before Prince starts his solo cause he’s he’s a fan boy and loving what Prince is doing…hell that’s why I watch it!…I love everyone of those guys but Prince stole that performance!
I wouldn’t know who Dhani is if it wasn’t for this performance. Big Prince fan and this is one of my favourites of his. There was a version of this where you can see and hear Dhani after the show looking for Prince to give him a hug. So stop the BS, Dhani. I’m on to you. You loved it.
That "gratuitous" moment was Prince being Prince. His passion came through his performance. You can say the lean back to his body guard was "a bit much" but not to real fans who understand Prince.
This interview blew my mind. He looks like he was enjoying Prince's performance more than anyone. Tom Petty looks a little annoyed, Dhani must not be able to think for himself. Prince wasn't even on Rolling Stones list of great guitarist until this performance forced them to pull their heads out of their @$$e$ and give him some recognition for what a great talent he was.
Tom Petty wasn't annoyed. That's his resting face most of the time when he's playing. Ha! No, really, though. Tom had on what many call the "stank face" - when someone is just so good that it's blowing everyone away. Look up interviews with Tom and he talks about his feelings during that performance and how he was giving Prince that 'this-is-going-so-well' look. And Dhani may have been influenced by others after that performance, but you can tell when he's on the stage that he's loving every minute of Prince's performance.
“This was something needed for human history” or whatever he said was a backhanded compliment to make up for the gratuitous comment. Prince owned the stage that night. I recently watched “A concert for George” and they played this song except this time it was Eric Clapton on guitar and Paul McCartney on keys... great performance but certainly not memorable the way this was
Well just to be real, Dhani is not even that talented, he is just there because of his dad and he should be honoured to play with these guys especially a real musician like PRINCE
Prince made that performance a classic. Millions of kids know George Harrisons name (not the Beatles) because of Prince. Tom Petty loved it Marc Mann loved it (you can see him laughing and enjoying it when Prince is playing) I don’t know about Jeff because it’s hard to see him with those sunglasses and hat plus he had no body language but he sang beautifully oh so great vocals And Dahni obviously loved it. Watch his reaction. No discussion. He can say whatever here…he loved it AND back then in 2004 when this took place the video n here UA-cam had Dahni backstage running in and shouting “where’s Prince??? I wanna give him a big hug!!” All documented.
Be easy Prince fans: Dhani's not knocking Prince -- Listen to his entire comment, note the tongue-in-cheekness of it, & more importantly remember his face during the actual performance. He's speaking from the POV of an observer & speaking to the context of the occasion. I remember watching the ceremony "live", & even I as a Prince fan kinda felt like P was maybe a little over the top in contrast to the others on stage, & especially in contrast to the sadness & somber vibe keading into the preformance...Of course now almost 20 years later, it's heralded as one of the greatest performances ever.....It was such a contrast of styles & eras -- as is inevitable with awards show jam sessions/collaborations, but it all came together beautifully & they pulled it off perfectly....
That gratuitous moment may have been the best guitar solo of all time. The song, the moment, the stage, the artist, the emotion, the otherworldly skill. Absolutely legendary.
Come off it, you were smiling when prince played because you were in awe of him and star struck. You tried you're best not to look prince's way at the beginning knowing it wouldn't be cool, but in the end you were blown away like everyone else!
I'm sure as George Harrison's son & being that it's his father's song, Dhani has probably grown a little tired of hearing about & answering questions about Prince's solo, but I'm sure the Harrison estate is pleased with the renewed popularity of this song -- and with the associated royalties
Hmm I can kind of see it from both sides. It could justifiably be interpreted as inappropriate showboating but on the other hand, you don't invite Prince along and not expect fireworks. I'm also pretty sure that most of the musicians on the stage were aware he was going to perform an extended end solo even if they didn't know exactly what it would entail. I think most importantly though, you can just as easily interpret selfish "look at me" showboating as someone pouring their heart and soul into a tribute for someone. Grief is far from a gentle and quiet emotion. What would it sound like if Prince decided to give a performance everything he had as a sincere gesture toward a fallen idol? Would it sound any different to this? I don't think so. Who can really tell? You can see he keeps looking over at Dhani and to me he's saying "this is for your dad" rather than "haha I totally upstaged your dead father" and you can see Tom Petty giving him very approving/encouraging looks several times. Yes, the performance is now more famous for the Prince solo than it is for celebrating George Harrison's life which is sad in a way but I don't think it was Prince's intention. It's a great performance either way.
I think that Dhani is jealous and bitter that the spotlight was taken away from the tribute but Prince made it an iconic performance that lead people who never listened to the Beatles or GH’s solo work to become fans.... so Dhani missed the boat on this one with his nasty sarcastic comment. Maybe he would have rather have prince remain in the back shadow stage strumming along and not seen?
@mipmipmipmipmip #YouNailedIt. I think Dhani thinks because he’s the son of a Beatles that they should always be center stage and everyone else should stand behind them. Poor kid needs to go back to knitting classes and leave real musicians alone. That was one of the best worlds performance of all time with great in which some of my favorites such as Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood. Their voices blended so sweet together, it’s almost like the song was made for them of how well it was put together, and then to have Jeff Lynn’s guitarist carry the guitar load in the beginning and prince taking it to another world level to end it was absolutely amazing! That is truly classic rock n roll at its best. Those days are gone now and we’re left with disgruntled jealous whiners like Dhani Harrison complaining.
For those saying Prince did this to honor George, that’s not entirely true. He was a RRHOF inductee that same year and was already going to be in attendance. The producer of the show thought it would be great to have him collaborate on the Harrison tribute because these unique collaborations are what make the ceremony memorable for musicians and fans. Prince has always been one of the most underrated guitar players. Olivia and Dhani Harrison did not want Prince on George’s tribute. The producer appealed to Tom ( Petty) whom the Harrisons were close with to resolve the issue. So yes Dhani had a bit of an attitude during the song. That’s also why Tom showed such encouragement to Prince. The two became friends after that and as we all now know died a year apart. Meanwhile we’re stuck with talentless wannabes like Dhani.
The song is great but on this night of nights they took it to another level completely.Bunch of egos but no way to conceal the love and admiration they all shared for George and it is this factor that made for such a quintessential performance.And yes Prince was f....ing Awesome!
Prince was a true musician knowing how to play well over a dozen instruments himself, producing all his own albums. If he's there to play, HE'S THERE TO PLAY!
Those 100M views on that video are bcuz of Prince. Literally most of these Hall of Fame performances get forgotten about bcuz they are boring. Prince is what this performance needed tbh. He’s talking as if this whole thing was funeral, it was a tribute and Prince elevated the tribute.
He forgets that his previous comment and initial reaction is on record. He called to thank him but Prince couldn’t be found. Prince got cut out in practice sessions and said ‘just let him do what he does.’ And you really thought he was just going to strum a few bites consistent with the record? And you invited him? And he was inducted? And he was touring at the time? Man, please. Prince did Prince and that ended up being one of the greatest live performances ever. The whole band elevated their performances.
I love Dhani but, unfortunately, as an only child, he seems to have spent his youth with old men (e.g. his dad's pals) and has forgotten that true rock is rebellious, exiting, with verve, wit and virtuoso. Prince portrayed all those qualities and more on stage that night while the line-up behind him were plodding, note for note, like old-half asleep men. The Beatles, after all, were all about experimentation and pushing the envelope, which seems to have been forgotten. Prince woke the room up and the others didn't like it because he showed them up for musicians past their sell-by. Thank God Prince was there.
Seems Jeff and Tom did what they've always done. You obviously haven't watched much of their performances to have so criticized their work as you have. Jeff's never been a showman, but his shows were always fantastical.
@@DepuTJones Yeah but he is referring to the performance in relation to this interview. Personally, if it weren't for Prince's performance I wouldn't have given the first 3 minutes a second thought. Which I'm sure many others feel the same.
Very well said. That song was my first favorite on the White Album when it first came out. At parties, for months after its release, we always played all four sides with the only interruption being to turn the record over. There weren’t many other double albums back then that commanded such admiration (“Tommy” was the next one if Ii recall correctly; I don’t remember our giving the “Woodstock” soundtrack the same attention). But your comment about the note-for-note reverence of the performance by the (relatively) old farts on stage is accurate. It took Prince to inject some “Shake, Rattle, Roll” spirit that initially motivated the Beatles when they were still paying their dues in noisy pub venues in Liverpool and Hamburg. Btw, I read somewhere that Prince was oblivious to “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” until he was asked to play it at the RRHOF concert. I found that hard to believe, but then that chord progression has been a magnet for passionate soloing by good, bad, and ugly guitarists (and other instrumentalists) before and after Clapton staked a temporary claim as its master when he sat in with the Beatles to record WMGGW. Few would dispute that Prince raised the bar with this jaw dropper, but as flashy and slick Prince looks and sounds here, Paul Gilbert says hold my beer: ua-cam.com/video/OWliruQZ9Bk/v-deo.html
Wow what a great interview. Dhani has has some fantastic support from his dad's mates. Happy 74th birthday to George for yesterday! Thank you for the upload.
Tom Petty was classy enough not to call Prince's performance "gratuitous" even if he was thinking it at the time but Dhani boy must speak his mind nonetheless. Dhani, most people find this performance by typing "Prince tribute George Harrison" into UA-cam search engine.
He says the guitar TOSS at the end was gratuitous not the solo itself. Not to split hairs but from reading the comments you would thing he had really bad mouthed Prince. He says he considered himself the "buffer" between Prince and the band and that it felt 'awkward'. It did feel awkward. Prince commanded the stage as was his wont. I know it was a tribute song to George but also wasn't Prince being inducted that night? It's a classic Prince moment and that solo was unforgettable. If I were going to point to anything feeling off or over the top from Prince, it would be the way he strutted off the stage after the guitar toss that felt a little like a diss. But again ... sort of classic Prince. He did have an ego.
he doesn't sound one bit bitter at all about Prince..like he said he was laughing at what would Petty think of Prince...and if you look at the video where Prince is being held up facing Petty you can see Tom pursing his lips as if to say wtf is he doing. But Dhani comes across pretty well in this.
That's a spiteful, juvenile thing to say "I'm laughing at what someone would think of someone else." That's just not what decent human beings say, think, or do.
The only thing gratuitous on that stage was Dhani. If it weren't for his dad, he wouldn't have qualified to be a roadie for Prince. What a smug little punk.
Why did George Harrison's official website delete the whole performance with Prince and it hasn't been on there for 10 YEARS now. I guess that they didn't like Prince cuz he completely made that performance.
Prince gave all the style class and fucking savageness to george u knob. He didnt upstage anyone he floated in ripped everyone's face off and elevated the song from being a good song to a fucking masterpiece.. Silly boy Harrison wouldn't understand. that was a fellow guitarist giving it all for your father and doing it like only Prince can. Every guitarist on earth jaw dropped.
There was nothing to be embarrassed about DH, Prince lifted all the ensemble into an elevated creative plane. Prince's solo will be watched a thousand years ahead. The George Harrison tribute featuring Clapton was underwhelming.
I don’t think he was being disrespectful. This solo by prince was not played for the guys on stage in rehearsal. I’m sure it was a ‘uh, what is prince doing here?’ Bc the first time I saw it, I thought ‘Is Prince about to go on a Darlin Nikki live ending here?’ Everyone agrees it was rock n roll history. In the moment, I think everyone was checking to see if this was ok. I think even Prince was seeking Petty’s approval during it & Petty nodded yes. Anyway, I don’t think Harrison meant what he said in a disrespectful way & it shows by what he said in full
I have always enjoyed Prince’s music. I understand his flamboyant, dramatic on stage persona and his desire to keep up his image, but he seemed to be a bit over the top on this one. The other musicians did a wonderful job honoring George Harrison’s memory and his music with their performances.Prince did a wonderful job of honoring himself.
People are missing the point. Prince made it all about himself, but he said it went down so well. He gave him credit. He started the comment with the guitar throw. I knew when that happened, thats what pissed him off. It was disrespectful after that solo to walk off after a guitar throw But he wasn't saying prince didn't kill it.
Reading the comments I expected Dhani to be negative about it. But all I heard was Dhani explaining how we mere mortals watch Prince: it is awkward, because it's otherworldly - all rules we thought were in place are shattered. You witness a human being not doing what they are 'supposed' to do, it is sure to cause some friction with the more stiff 'classically brought-up' people. It shouldn't just be applauded - it should be a WTF moment. Only years later you'll understand: yes, this is exactly what the human race needed.
I am also surprised that Dhani calls out Prince's solo as 'gratuitous'. To me, what Prince did is what real music is all about: Injecting in the moment creativity into a well known song as a tribute to someone whose music he respected and which inspired his own craft. Prince did it while checking in with Petty, showing off the stage awareness the moment deserved. What part was gratuitous, the fact he played a style unlike what was put down in the studio? I think a further explanation is needed. No doubt this video goes nowhere without Prince's bit.
Anyone who ever was fortunate enough to see Prince perform live knows ... that's how he performed live. Young Mr. Harrison, I assure you Jeff and Tom knew that. Your dad would have been thrilled at the passion he put into that performance. As for Eric Clapton, I love both, and Clapton's admiration of Prince is well-known. I promise you that wherever EC was that night, *his* smile at what Prince did with *his* solo was genuine.
Dhani is jealous that Prince is so talented. The only reason Dhani was on that stage with people so much more gifted than himself is because he is George Harrison’s son.
How dare he talk trash about Prince. Without his incredible performance this would have been just another so so tribute. I love Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn from ELO....but PRINCE made this iconic!
Nope. Not at all. I saw this the night it aired. I can tell. Someone pissed him off. Perhaps with the arrangement or words said back stage. But he chose his perfect moment to make his point. Like Yeah Bitch. This is what I can do. And you can't .
No way anybody can’t think that prince solo was uncalled for, that was one of the best solo ever if not the best. I’m very disappointed in dhani I was excited to hear his opinion and he called that performance gratuitous 👎
I may be wrong here, but he said the guitar throw was gratuitous, not the performance. He also said being stuck between the legends was awkward, for him, again not Prince's performance. Everyone is busting his nuts for "criticizing" Prince, but he said it was a moment the whole human race needed to see and it went down so well. All he criticized was the guitar throw, and that's a valid point but it's Prince so we let it go, lol.
I don't think he meant any harm or insult. But if he did...Little Dhani, please be aware that THAT particular performance is the reason why the masses even know who you are, much less what you look like.
I didn't care too much about this song, and I've been an Eric Clapton fan since forever, but when I heard Prince's solo it blew my mind. He took it to the next level.
I love his dad. I love Jeff Lynne. I REALLY love Tom Petty. But if Prince doesn't scorch the stage that last 3+ minutes, that 43 million viewed video of While My Guitar Gently Weeps would be about 430,000. And for that and his body or work, I worship Prince.
Keith, I think at least 1000 of those views are mine. I heard Tom talking about that performance on his radio show and he said he was thrilled to work with Prince. I read elsewhere Olivia and Dhani were a little bent out of shape about Prince being part of the performance because he didn't know the song. The producer really wanted Prince to be part of the performance and Prince accepted because he admired Petty. That's who Tom was, everyone respected him and he reciprocated. What a sad sad loss!
So glad to hear Tom felt that way about Prince... he was after all being inducted into the Hall of Fame that night. I wouldn't have even watched the performance if Prince wasn't playing, and I am a fan of all those cats. And Prince knew the song for sure :)
I don't really get the criticism of Prince at all... it was Prince who had just been inducted into the Hall of Fame as well, so it WAS about him just as much, and as usual, he delivered.
As I understand it, the original plan was for Prince to play all of the lead guitar parts, but in rehearsal, Marc Mann played the note-for-note solo in the middle so they gave it to him, and I wonder if Prince's fabulous performance was in part fueled by that. What's up with Dhani, who knows?
@@johnshreve8410 I'll tell you what's up with Dhani. He loved that, at the time. But, a decade later, people are still asking him about it and nobody has YET to ask him to sing a single solo chorus on any of the tributes for his own father. Just strum in giant strokes an acoustic and sing back up. Sorry Prince stole that show, not.
To many of us who love rock music and the guitar, the criticism is that this playing, while certainly competent, is mostly an overly busy succession of sort of basic runs that isn’t really that amazing an example of technicianship, nor is it a solo that’s particularly memorable. It looked like what it was: a guy not wanting to rehearse and then wanking for five minutes on a guitar solo. If you’ve never heard a great guitar solo, or never heard Prince play the guitar before, I could see this being a revelation. If you have done those things, it’s a lot of busy, self-indulgent 80’s style soloing.
It wasn't in the least meant to be gratuitous, Dhani. Prince was the one who elevated it to a stratospheric level. The whole thing has become unforgettable and gets repeat views from thousands, if not millions, thanks only to Prince's God-like solo performance. It was Prince who made it one of the greatest moments in rock history. Period.
Although I’ll always be amazed by Prince’s solo I think it could be said that within a dictionary definition of gratuitous (“uncalled for;” “unwarranted”) the tossing of the guitar at the end (although a master of showmanship) could be called gratuitous (and certainly not in keeping within the spirit of the center of attention belonging to George). But, given Billboard’s dismissal of Prince’s guitar talent I certainly don’t fault him with that explanation point.
Gratuitous is what makes it so memorable...gratuitous is an energy, and Prince decided it was time for it to come out and play. If you check out Clapton's solo in another tribute performance: it's dry, understated and respectful...i.e. not particularly memorable. Prince's bombastic take may have switched on a whole bunch of new fans towards George's music...the ultimate tribute!
"Gratuitous." Really? I think not. It's one of the greatest moments of any RRHOF induction ever. The song was well done but Prince is the one who brought it home.
Sorry. I thought he played great but insulted George's actual friends who left their egos at the door. Prince, not a George friend used George's song boost his ego. Awesome playing. The best. He could have done the guitar toss and strut off on his own numbers. He chose George's.
@@MrTPain Grow a brain. He insulted them by not acting as part of a band and used planned theatrics that were unknown to the rest of the band to boost his ego. Did you not understand that bit? I loved Prince, and insane as his playing was, (and it was!) the crowd were already pleased. He wanted to walk off a Diva. Well, he succeeded and disrespecting everybody elses awesome playing on stage. They all shook hands or hugged. He was gone. There's a little humble phrase Clapton used calling himself a mere Squire amongst Kings. Prince never learnt that and how to show respect obviously.
@@MrTPain Yes I know he tragically overdosed! You bring that up about for what reason?? Tom Petty also tragically died. It is still not relevant regarding this topic!
Every musician on that stage honored the hell out of George Harrison's creation. Prince brought a level of virtuosity to the occasion that made the Hall of Fame version an instant classic in its own right.
You have go to be kidding me....any guitarist worth their salt would watch that Prince solo and marvel. I remember people telling em years ago about how good Prince was as a guitarist after watching him live.....I didnt pay too much attention not being a big Prince fan (Purple Rain was about where it stopped for me - magical song and solo). Prince's solo in this live rendition of a classic song Definitely made the song shine.
Perfect balanced formula (elements) in that soup (group). Real recognises real! The slow clouds, the rain, and the lightning made everything harmonise, naturally, artistically and beautifully. Real recognisees real. Thank you Jehovah God for all our influential Legends we bared witness to today Amen
And he plays on a no name Telecaster...like a $300 one...I’m sure Tom loved what Prince did...he loved the guitar and all kinds of guitar playing....his guitarist, Mike Campbell is the most versatile there is
you were on stage that night because you happen to be the son of someone famous, prince was on stage that night because he had worked his whole life perfecting his art and was a true musical genius.
Thank you! Frankly, the well-loved George Harrison song was a good, if a bit insipid performance before Prince brought it to life, turned up the heat then took it on home! Even after others I won’t single out kept breaking into Prince’s solos. So. Shame on Dhani’s “Gratuitous“ remark. Someone’s insecurities are showing. Honestly, I’ve watched this performance many times. I felt embarrassed by the other’s behaviors toward Prince. I was proud of and, actually sad for, Prince, genius that he was, being made to feel the outsider on that stage. Such divisive pettiness is absolutely NOT what music is about. Yet, Prince rose above the smallness and triviality to school them on what music, and genius, truly is.
You guys are completely missing the whole gesture. Each of the performers were there to pay Respect to one of the greats in their chosen profession. Not because who they Knew, or who they were related to, or I feel in Prince's case what organization snubbed your guitar abilities. I think the HOF pulled the ol double whammy dissing Prince cleverly dissing him from their100 best guitar players witch angered him and then bated him To take the bait conveniently on this performance... now with the proverbial chip in his fingers he over does it big time to get even while trying to make his statement as a 100 best guitar player, he sadly took the bait hook line an sinker the creepy hof screwed prince twice. I say one night. No one should show up! What would they have to offer for entertainment without the artist NOTHING! ... Nothing! Like always
@@DepuTJones As a fan of Electric Light Orchestra and Prince, I respectfully disagree. The ELO catalogue pales in comparison to Prince's, he's put out more great, diverse songs that ELO ever even recorded. Outside of Out Of The Blue, ELO have been incredibly hit and miss. Secret Messages and Balance Of Power are entirely misses, whereas Prince still had great songs in him right up to the end.
Well... however folks choose to cut it, that solo has gone down in rock history and makes a might fine stick to beat anyone who thinks Prince was a 'pop star'.
Whether we liked his performance or not, IF IT WASN'T FOR PRINCE, THIS THREAD WOULDN'T EXIST..
Exaaaaactly.
I love all the performers in the tribute video. It was Prince that made me obsessed with watching it over and over.
his expression on his face!!
I feel the same way! All the musicians are or were great but Prince was epic! I’ll never get tired of watching that video!
Mann's guitar keeps me watching over and over and Prince mesmerizes.
Yes. Exactly
this interview broke my heart. I specifically looked for Dhani's response to this. It is so clear that Petty kept Prince revved up during that performance. I will try to forget this interview.#notgratuitous
I wish I had not seen it. And will also try to forget.
@@dls31070 i don't know about how the others felt about prince, but i've seen other interviews that mentioned the producers decided to add prince to the performance at the last minute. i don't think the others took issue with the idea, but i suppose they might have. tom petty did say in an interview later that he loved prince's performance.
Haters will hate
Jeff and him were having a blast during the performance, him saying that 1 year after Prince passing just to look cool is so fucking infuriating man
Maybe you just need to actually listen to the interview and not just hear what you want to hear. You're obsessed over his use of the word gratuitous, but you refuse to hear what he is saying. He says that it was awkward, because it was awkward. Of course it's going to be awkward when nobody knows what is going to happen and it's Prince playing with the wilburys and the Heartbreakers... That's just surreal. Anyway. Like Danny says it was special and it deserved to be shared with the world... What about that Do you not understand?
Who the hell would ever expect Prince not to be Prince? That's like asking Michael Jordan to join your team and then you complain he dropped 50...that's like asking the ocean not to be wet, or the Sun not to shine. That concept is absolute silliness.
Exactly. Why would Prince have done anything else?
Could not have said it better myself!! Thank you.
I love your reply, perfect. They put a stick of dynamite on the stage.
The producer asked him to join, not the other musicians.
Most correct statement ever.
How can anyone actually believe Petty and company would be taken aback by Prince's performance? They all knew very well who Prince was and was very familiar with his style. Why would they be surprised at Prince being Prince? That makes no sense. Dhani's expression throughout Prince's solo show nothing but awe at his Royal Badness.
Exactly!
I’m disappointed in them. Prince played that for George. He didn’t care what you guys, living and breathing experiencing life still, wanted. He played that as a tribute the way it was meant to be played. George was rocking out in heaven. Guaranteed.
well now that is going overboard. prince played that for prince. but it's ok, we got to watch
fully agree. they were too mechanical and note for note. im sure george is smiling with where prince took it
100% agreed! Prince doesn't just show up and rip the roof of the sucka for anyone! C'mon Dhahni...Your Pops was good and all but he isn't Mc Cartney or Lennon. You career sucks.
I'm biased. I worked 12 years for The Artist.
If that was gratuitous then it was well earned and woke up that performance. All should feel blessed to be a part of it.
prince was awesome. i only watch it to see him play
same here!
Me Too!!!, lol
Same here.
Same!
He was about the only one worth watching on that stage haha..I mean, they all sound great together so everybody is playing their part well, but it would've been pretty boring to watch without Prince on that stage.
I read that Prince was the only one who couldn't make it to the rehearsal for the group performance due to another commitment, but promised he'd still make his contribution worth it. He was a man of his word.
Prince was paying tribute to George and did great. He wasn't trying to show up the rest of the stage for I sense Prince was just as much a fan of Tom, Jeff, Steve and others as they where of him.
It wasn’t like it was George’s funeral. It was a performance. Prince was gracious enough to perform in an ensemble (which he rarely did) because he liked George’s music and he was a fan of Tom Petty. I think Dhani is trying to pull his “too cool for school” routine because he surely looked like a fanboy. Plus Prince will always be a legend, you will always be a son of a legend.
Indeed, Dhani's face lit up like a thousand light bulbs when Prince leaned backwards whilst faultlessly playing.
@@roystonrichards1556 I'm glad that Dhani smiled and and kept jerking his head towards the other extremely talented artist. He was trying to gage their reactions . He has so much class like his father , definitely raised right . If he were not such a respectful, well mannered guy he could have caused an uproar . Most definitely like so many of today's so called artists making a scene .No It was not beaming admiration Dhani displayed but pure nervous energy. Prince is an extremely talented artist. He certainly can be fussy also . But it was not the time or stage to take a stand especially when the deceased man's son was alongside other great performers that were his father's long time friends and colleagues Like the family had planned from the start . When they were approached to have Prince be on stage also they graciously agreed . Prince used very poor judgement when deciding to showboat to try and upstage the other musicians. The honoree and his family deserved better from Prince . And to do that tired Ole Morris Day and the Time routine . Indeed !
@@angelicbean7635 Tom Petty was thrilled that Prince was going to play! You’re totally wrong about this! George would’ve loved it!! Dhani is acting like a spoiled brat!
Another dumb comment by someone obsessed over his use of the word gratuitous. And just like all those other dummies you refuse to understand what he is saying. He says it's awkward because it was awkward. It's surreal. He also says that it turned out great and it deserved to be shared with the world because it's a classic. Get over yourself.
@@angelicbean7635what an idiotic comment. Clearly you're not a musician. Apparently you actually don't even know that much about music. If you knew how to listen, it was pretty obvious that the initial performance was very boring and commonplace, once Prince stepped in, everyone stepped it up. Up. Just listen to what wynwood is doing on the organ once Prince gets going... Everyone loved it. Except for idiots who are probably basing their opinions on their own latent racism.
Everyone also seems to forget that Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that very same evening.
They also seem to forget that he is Prince!
Wow! My all time favorite song, and they pulled it off perfectly!! Steve and Tom nailed the vocals, and then Prince pushed it over the top with that solo.... he didnt make that guitar weep, he made it bawl like a fucking baby!! You know someone's a superstar when they throw the guitar in the air and it never comes back down!
You forgot Jeff Lynne..
I love this comment
Steve didnt sing
They remastered the video in 2021 and now you see the guitar being caught by someone in the front
Prince... Holy Shit!
Gratuitous my A-Piece!! Phenomenal just phenomenal
I don't think it was to much. Actually that was a little tamed Prince. Prince loved the Beatles and the solo was for George. The moment when Prince leans back and the guy holds him, you see a great smile from Tom and Dhani. Great moment in rock history.
It wasn't just George's night, Prince was inducted into the Hall of Fame that year as well so the performance was as much a showcase of his artistry as George's. Prince played it his way and knocked it out of the park, everyone acknowledges it as an extraordinary performance. It's a shame Dhani called it "gratuitous", I think that's pretty disrespectful. Prince was as great a performer as anyone and he did what great performers do. It's not gratuity, it's rock and roll.
Well said.
If Prince hadn’t been there.
It would NOT have been iconic.
And no one would be talking about it.
Period.
I mean, who didn’t “love” Prince’s solo? Phenomenal! The only thing that made that song as classic as it was with all of them on the stage….Prince. The Man, the Myth, the LEGEND!
He was very fortunate to be the son of a Beatle. But without a shadow of a doubt, the highlight of his life was playing on stage with true rock royalty. No matter how mediocre his playing is, and no matter how many guest appearances he makes because of who his father was, he will always be remembered for sharing the stage with Prince back in 2004.
Lacey Barkley well said
You must be right- Having two loving parents, and all the other great things that he's had in his life couldn't possibly compare to being able to perform on stage with Prince! Not "highlight of his musical life" not "one of the highlights of his life" but simply "highlight of his life" We got our priorities down perfect- don't let anyone tell ya different! hahaha
he may not be a virtuoso Guitarist given who you're comparing him to, with but he is a very talented artist. He writes great melodies and has written a number of movie scores. He is definitely talented
no, he makes it because he's learned from some of the best musicians and producers out there. He knows his stuff and can make some beautiful music. His new sort of techno stuff may not be my taste but he's done work for film that I like a lot. he's good.
"No matter how mediocre his playing is, and no matter how many guest appearances he makes because of who his father was, he will always be remembered for sharing the stage with Prince back in 2004." And for being a gigantically pretentious tit.
If Prince wasn't in that performance, I never would've heard of it, or you, Dhani.
He is literally George Harrison’s son lmao the concert is for his dead father and Prince had a point to prove and that was it. I’m saying this even though I thoroughly enjoy the performance and find the solo awesome but I think respecting his opinion is necessary
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No, it's not necessary.
Best comment! Exactly!
Prince’s performance was the stuff of legend, it’s great to hear him speak of Tom petty and Jeff Lynne like that
I’ve watched that clip a hundred times…Dhani has a shit eaten grin on before Prince starts his solo cause he’s he’s a fan boy and loving what Prince is doing…hell that’s why I watch it!…I love everyone of those guys but Prince stole that performance!
Prince being Prince and thank God for that.
I wouldn’t know who Dhani is if it wasn’t for this performance. Big Prince fan and this is one of my favourites of his.
There was a version of this where you can see and hear Dhani after the show looking for Prince to give him a hug. So stop the BS, Dhani. I’m on to you. You loved it.
Prince showboating?... In rock-n-roll??? Unforgivable.
Best comment
Prince made the world know who Dany is and he did what he always did as one of the best performers ever.
Gratuitous? Prince was making his guitar weep. You were just making yours whimper.
Wow!!! He insulted Prince…this was the best version of this song I ever heard.
Posted on George's birthday. Dhani's attitude toward Prince now is disappointing. I watch that solo over and over. It's one of the greatest.
That "gratuitous" moment was Prince being Prince. His passion came through his performance. You can say the lean back to his body guard was "a bit much" but not to real fans who understand Prince.
This interview blew my mind. He looks like he was enjoying Prince's performance more than anyone. Tom Petty looks a little annoyed, Dhani must not be able to think for himself. Prince wasn't even on Rolling Stones list of great guitarist until this performance forced them to pull their heads out of their @$$e$ and give him some recognition for what a great talent he was.
Still will go down in history as being at the pinnacle of his craft. No other performer has his bag of trick. Still unbelievable that he is gone
I think you can see Petty smiling while Prince plays his ass off.
Tom Petty wasn't annoyed. That's his resting face most of the time when he's playing. Ha! No, really, though. Tom had on what many call the "stank face" - when someone is just so good that it's blowing everyone away. Look up interviews with Tom and he talks about his feelings during that performance and how he was giving Prince that 'this-is-going-so-well' look. And Dhani may have been influenced by others after that performance, but you can tell when he's on the stage that he's loving every minute of Prince's performance.
Where did you pull out that Tom was ever annoyed?
Thank goodness Prince appeared I was almost slept.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Same here
Indeed...
Yup lol
“This was something needed for human history” or whatever he said was a backhanded compliment to make up for the gratuitous comment. Prince owned the stage that night.
I recently watched “A concert for George” and they played this song except this time it was Eric Clapton on guitar and Paul McCartney on keys... great performance but certainly not memorable the way this was
But he couldn't sing why?
@@JeffLynnesELOFan he didn't need to.
Well just to be real, Dhani is not even that talented, he is just there because of his dad and he should be honoured to play with these guys especially a real musician like PRINCE
Prince made that performance a classic.
Millions of kids know George Harrisons name (not the Beatles) because of Prince.
Tom Petty loved it
Marc Mann loved it (you can see him laughing and enjoying it when Prince is playing)
I don’t know about Jeff because it’s hard to see him with those sunglasses and hat plus he had no body language but he sang beautifully oh so great vocals
And Dahni obviously loved it. Watch his reaction. No discussion. He can say whatever here…he loved it AND back then in 2004 when this took place the video n here UA-cam had Dahni backstage running in and shouting “where’s Prince??? I wanna give him a big hug!!”
All documented.
Be easy Prince fans: Dhani's not knocking Prince -- Listen to his entire comment, note the tongue-in-cheekness of it, & more importantly remember his face during the actual performance. He's speaking from the POV of an observer & speaking to the context of the occasion. I remember watching the ceremony "live", & even I as a Prince fan kinda felt like P was maybe a little over the top in contrast to the others on stage, & especially in contrast to the sadness & somber vibe keading into the preformance...Of course now almost 20 years later, it's heralded as one of the greatest performances ever.....It was such a contrast of styles & eras -- as is inevitable with awards show jam sessions/collaborations, but it all came together beautifully & they pulled it off perfectly....
That gratuitous moment may have been the best guitar solo of all time. The song, the moment, the stage, the artist, the emotion, the otherworldly skill. Absolutely legendary.
Come off it, you were smiling when prince played because you were in awe of him and star struck. You tried you're best not to look prince's way at the beginning knowing it wouldn't be cool, but in the end you were blown away like everyone else!
I'm sure as George Harrison's son & being that it's his father's song, Dhani has probably grown a little tired of hearing about & answering questions about Prince's solo, but I'm sure the Harrison estate is pleased with the renewed popularity of this song -- and with the associated royalties
Hmm I can kind of see it from both sides.
It could justifiably be interpreted as inappropriate showboating but on the other hand, you don't invite Prince along and not expect fireworks. I'm also pretty sure that most of the musicians on the stage were aware he was going to perform an extended end solo even if they didn't know exactly what it would entail.
I think most importantly though, you can just as easily interpret selfish "look at me" showboating as someone pouring their heart and soul into a tribute for someone. Grief is far from a gentle and quiet emotion.
What would it sound like if Prince decided to give a performance everything he had as a sincere gesture toward a fallen idol? Would it sound any different to this? I don't think so. Who can really tell?
You can see he keeps looking over at Dhani and to me he's saying "this is for your dad" rather than "haha I totally upstaged your dead father" and you can see Tom Petty giving him very approving/encouraging looks several times.
Yes, the performance is now more famous for the Prince solo than it is for celebrating George Harrison's life which is sad in a way but I don't think it was Prince's intention.
It's a great performance either way.
I think that Dhani is jealous and bitter that the spotlight was taken away from the tribute but Prince made it an iconic performance that lead people who never listened to the Beatles or GH’s solo work to become fans.... so Dhani missed the boat on this one with his nasty sarcastic comment. Maybe he would have rather have prince remain in the back shadow stage strumming along and not seen?
@mipmipmipmipmip #YouNailedIt. I think Dhani thinks because he’s the son of a Beatles that they should always be center stage and everyone else should stand behind them. Poor kid needs to go back to knitting classes and leave real musicians alone.
That was one of the best worlds performance of all time with great in which some of my favorites
such as Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood.
Their voices blended so sweet together, it’s almost like the song was made for them of how well it was put together, and then to have Jeff Lynn’s guitarist carry the guitar load in the beginning and prince taking it to another world level to end it was absolutely amazing! That is truly classic rock n roll at its best. Those days are gone now and we’re left with disgruntled jealous whiners like Dhani Harrison complaining.
For those saying Prince did this to honor George, that’s not entirely true. He was a RRHOF inductee that same year and was already going to be in attendance. The producer of the show thought it would be great to have him collaborate on the Harrison tribute because these unique collaborations are what make the ceremony memorable for musicians and fans. Prince has always been one of the most underrated guitar players.
Olivia and Dhani Harrison did not want Prince on George’s tribute. The producer appealed to Tom ( Petty) whom the Harrisons were close with to resolve the issue. So yes Dhani had a bit of an attitude during the song. That’s also why Tom showed such encouragement to Prince. The two became friends after that and as we all now know died a year apart. Meanwhile we’re stuck with talentless wannabes like Dhani.
Dhani, Prince don’t need no buffer zone he was the catalyst !!
The song is great but on this night of nights they took it to another level completely.Bunch of egos but no way to conceal the love and admiration they all shared for George and it is this factor that made for such a quintessential performance.And yes Prince was f....ing Awesome!
Prince was a true musician knowing how to play well over a dozen instruments himself, producing all his own albums.
If he's there to play, HE'S THERE TO PLAY!
Yessss!
He is a true prodigy...played > a dozen instruments and all self-taught. Sheesh!
Those 100M views on that video are bcuz of Prince. Literally most of these Hall of Fame performances get forgotten about bcuz they are boring. Prince is what this performance needed tbh. He’s talking as if this whole thing was funeral, it was a tribute and Prince elevated the tribute.
Both been dads to me. Lovely.
He forgets that his previous comment and initial reaction is on record. He called to thank him but Prince couldn’t be found. Prince got cut out in practice sessions and said ‘just let him do what he does.’ And you really thought he was just going to strum a few bites consistent with the record? And you invited him? And he was inducted? And he was touring at the time? Man, please. Prince did Prince and that ended up being one of the greatest live performances ever. The whole band elevated their performances.
I love Dhani but, unfortunately, as an only child, he seems to have spent his youth with old men (e.g. his dad's pals) and has forgotten that true rock is rebellious, exiting, with verve, wit and virtuoso. Prince portrayed all those qualities and more on stage that night while the line-up behind him were plodding, note for note, like old-half asleep men. The Beatles, after all, were all about experimentation and pushing the envelope, which seems to have been forgotten. Prince woke the room up and the others didn't like it because he showed them up for musicians past their sell-by. Thank God Prince was there.
Seems Jeff and Tom did what they've always done. You obviously haven't watched much of their performances to have so criticized their work as you have. Jeff's never been a showman, but his shows were always fantastical.
@@DepuTJones Yeah but he is referring to the performance in relation to this interview. Personally, if it weren't for Prince's performance I wouldn't have given the first 3 minutes a second thought.
Which I'm sure many others feel the same.
Very well said. That song was my first favorite on the White Album when it first came out. At parties, for months after its release, we always played all four sides with the only interruption being to turn the record over. There weren’t many other double albums back then that commanded such admiration (“Tommy” was the next one if Ii recall correctly; I don’t remember our giving the “Woodstock” soundtrack the same attention). But your comment about the note-for-note reverence of the performance by the (relatively) old farts on stage is accurate. It took Prince to inject some “Shake, Rattle, Roll” spirit that initially motivated the Beatles when they were still paying their dues in noisy pub venues in Liverpool and Hamburg. Btw, I read somewhere that Prince was oblivious to “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” until he was asked to play it at the RRHOF concert. I found that hard to believe, but then that chord progression has been a magnet for passionate soloing by good, bad, and ugly guitarists (and other instrumentalists) before and after Clapton staked a temporary claim as its master when he sat in with the Beatles to record WMGGW. Few would dispute that Prince raised the bar with this jaw dropper, but as flashy and slick Prince looks and sounds here, Paul Gilbert says hold my beer: ua-cam.com/video/OWliruQZ9Bk/v-deo.html
Wow what a great interview. Dhani has has some fantastic support from his dad's mates. Happy 74th birthday to George for yesterday! Thank you for the upload.
....AND he was classically trained in ballet. DAMN!
Tom Petty was classy enough not to call Prince's performance "gratuitous" even if he was thinking it at the time but Dhani boy must speak his mind nonetheless. Dhani, most people find this performance by typing "Prince tribute George Harrison" into UA-cam search engine.
Ho do you know what Tom Petty was thinking at the time?
@@marmac83
I can feel it.
How many people would have watched this interview video without Prince’s playing on the tribute video?
He says the guitar TOSS at the end was gratuitous not the solo itself. Not to split hairs but from reading the comments you would thing he had really bad mouthed Prince. He says he considered himself the "buffer" between Prince and the band and that it felt 'awkward'. It did feel awkward. Prince commanded the stage as was his wont. I know it was a tribute song to George but also wasn't Prince being inducted that night? It's a classic Prince moment and that solo was unforgettable. If I were going to point to anything feeling off or over the top from Prince, it would be the way he strutted off the stage after the guitar toss that felt a little like a diss. But again ... sort of classic Prince. He did have an ego.
he doesn't sound one bit bitter at all about Prince..like he said he was laughing at what would Petty think of Prince...and if you look at the video where Prince is being held up facing Petty you can see Tom pursing his lips as if to say wtf is he doing. But Dhani comes across pretty well in this.
Totally agree!
That's a spiteful, juvenile thing to say "I'm laughing at what someone would think of someone else." That's just not what decent human beings say, think, or do.
Prince was just supreme with virtually no equal…
Prince was the best part of the whole thing. Are you kidding me question mark
I bet his dad would have loved it
The only thing gratuitous on that stage was Dhani.
If it weren't for his dad, he wouldn't have qualified to be a roadie for Prince. What a smug little punk.
Yes! Perfect!
Why did George Harrison's official website delete the whole performance with Prince and it hasn't been on there for 10 YEARS now. I guess that they didn't like Prince cuz he completely made that performance.
Princes solo was amazing
He said the stage antics were over the the top, not the guitar work
It was a tribute to his dad. Prince left a bit of his soul in that tribute. Gratuitous? Jealous much?
I wonder what was dhani’s contribution that night compared to prince’s
Prince gave all the style class and fucking savageness to george u knob. He didnt upstage anyone he floated in ripped everyone's face off and elevated the song from being a good song to a fucking masterpiece.. Silly boy Harrison wouldn't understand. that was a fellow guitarist giving it all for your father and doing it like only Prince can. Every guitarist on earth jaw dropped.
There was nothing to be embarrassed about DH, Prince lifted all the ensemble into an elevated creative plane. Prince's solo will be watched a thousand years ahead. The George Harrison tribute featuring Clapton was underwhelming.
Thank God Dhani was there as a buffer to keep Tom and Jeff from ripping Prince’s head off for his gratuitous solo and stage act.
lol
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I sure hope this is sarcasm... Dhani actually though he was a buffer? What a fucking ego!
I don’t think he was being disrespectful. This solo by prince was not played for the guys on stage in rehearsal. I’m sure it was a ‘uh, what is prince doing here?’ Bc the first time I saw it, I thought ‘Is Prince about to go on a Darlin Nikki live ending here?’ Everyone agrees it was rock n roll history. In the moment, I think everyone was checking to see if this was ok. I think even Prince was seeking Petty’s approval during it & Petty nodded yes. Anyway, I don’t think Harrison meant what he said in a disrespectful way & it shows by what he said in full
I have always enjoyed Prince’s music. I understand his flamboyant, dramatic on stage persona and his desire to keep up his image, but he seemed to be a bit over the top on this one. The other musicians did a wonderful job honoring George Harrison’s memory and his music with their performances.Prince did a wonderful job of honoring himself.
People are missing the point. Prince made it all about himself, but he said it went down so well. He gave him credit. He started the comment with the guitar throw. I knew when that happened, thats what pissed him off. It was disrespectful after that solo to walk off after a guitar throw
But he wasn't saying prince didn't kill it.
Reading the comments I expected Dhani to be negative about it. But all I heard was Dhani explaining how we mere mortals watch Prince: it is awkward, because it's otherworldly - all rules we thought were in place are shattered. You witness a human being not doing what they are 'supposed' to do, it is sure to cause some friction with the more stiff 'classically brought-up' people. It shouldn't just be applauded - it should be a WTF moment. Only years later you'll understand: yes, this is exactly what the human race needed.
I am also surprised that Dhani calls out Prince's solo as 'gratuitous'. To me, what Prince did is what real music is all about: Injecting in the moment creativity into a well known song as a tribute to someone whose music he respected and which inspired his own craft. Prince did it while checking in with Petty, showing off the stage awareness the moment deserved. What part was gratuitous, the fact he played a style unlike what was put down in the studio? I think a further explanation is needed. No doubt this video goes nowhere without Prince's bit.
Anyone who ever was fortunate enough to see Prince perform live knows ... that's how he performed live. Young Mr. Harrison, I assure you Jeff and Tom knew that. Your dad would have been thrilled at the passion he put into that performance. As for Eric Clapton, I love both, and Clapton's admiration of Prince is well-known. I promise you that wherever EC was that night, *his* smile at what Prince did with *his* solo was genuine.
Dhani is jealous that Prince is so talented. The only reason Dhani was on that stage with people so much more gifted than himself is because he is George Harrison’s son.
His face said otherwise.
It’s only gratuitous cause he or any of them couldn’t play like that
listening to dani talk is like hearing george talk
How dare he talk trash about Prince. Without his incredible performance this would have been just another so so tribute. I love Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn from ELO....but PRINCE made this iconic!
"Raspberry Beret" is Prince's nod to the Beatles!
Nope. The track Paisley Park is his Fabs homage.
Nope. Not at all. I saw this the night it aired. I can tell. Someone pissed him off. Perhaps with the arrangement or words said back stage. But he chose his perfect moment to make his point. Like Yeah Bitch. This is what I can do. And you can't .
I don't think Dhani is criticising Prince here at all, he is amused by the contrast between Prince and Tom Petty
Love Prince
why did they even have prince on the stage if it was about Tom Petty? I mean what did they think was going to happen?
I wish I never heard this Adhanom comment. Ruins him for me. Prince was awesome.
I agree, I'm going to pretend I never heard it. If I can.
No way anybody can’t think that prince solo was uncalled for, that was one of the best solo ever if not the best. I’m very disappointed in dhani I was excited to hear his opinion and he called that performance gratuitous 👎
I was sad to hear him talk about Prince the way he did. Prince did an excellent job Do better
I may be wrong here, but he said the guitar throw was gratuitous, not the performance. He also said being stuck between the legends was awkward, for him, again not Prince's performance. Everyone is busting his nuts for "criticizing" Prince, but he said it was a moment the whole human race needed to see and it went down so well. All he criticized was the guitar throw, and that's a valid point but it's Prince so we let it go, lol.
He also said he was a buffer between them and Prince. Who the heck does he think he is?
I mean George Harrison "coat tail boy" last hit was I got my mind set on you. Dhani needs to join Julian Lennon and do a "Beatles Sons Boy Band
I don't think he meant any harm or insult. But if he did...Little Dhani, please be aware that THAT particular performance is the reason why the masses even know who you are, much less what you look like.
Boom, Smoothpants! Mic drop!!!
I didn't care too much about this song, and I've been an Eric Clapton fan since forever, but when I heard Prince's solo it blew my mind. He took it to the next level.
I love his dad. I love Jeff Lynne. I REALLY love Tom Petty. But if Prince doesn't scorch the stage that last 3+ minutes, that 43 million viewed video of While My Guitar Gently Weeps would be about 430,000. And for that and his body or work, I worship Prince.
Keith Wilkerson Spot on
Keith, I think at least 1000 of those views are mine. I heard Tom talking about that performance on his radio show and he said he was thrilled to work with Prince. I read elsewhere Olivia and Dhani were a little bent out of shape about Prince being part of the performance because he didn't know the song. The producer really wanted Prince to be part of the performance and Prince accepted because he admired Petty. That's who Tom was, everyone respected him and he reciprocated. What a sad sad loss!
I still can't believe that Prince had missed that song for so long. It's a true classic with a classic solo by Clapton.
So glad to hear Tom felt that way about Prince... he was after all being inducted into the Hall of Fame that night. I wouldn't have even watched the performance if Prince wasn't playing, and I am a fan of all those cats. And Prince knew the song for sure :)
Without Prince, it would have been just another forgettable Hall of Fame reunion performance
I don't really get the criticism of Prince at all... it was Prince who had just been inducted into the Hall of Fame as well, so it WAS about him just as much, and as usual, he delivered.
Tell them again
As I understand it, the original plan was for Prince to play all of the lead guitar parts, but in rehearsal, Marc Mann played the note-for-note solo in the middle so they gave it to him, and I wonder if Prince's fabulous performance was in part fueled by that. What's up with Dhani, who knows?
@@johnshreve8410 I'll tell you what's up with Dhani. He loved that, at the time. But, a decade later, people are still asking him about it and nobody has YET to ask him to sing a single solo chorus on any of the tributes for his own father. Just strum in giant strokes an acoustic and sing back up. Sorry Prince stole that show, not.
O jeez i didn’t even know that. Smh thst makes a big difference.
To many of us who love rock music and the guitar, the criticism is that this playing, while certainly competent, is mostly an overly busy succession of sort of basic runs that isn’t really that amazing an example of technicianship, nor is it a solo that’s particularly memorable.
It looked like what it was: a guy not wanting to rehearse and then wanking for five minutes on a guitar solo.
If you’ve never heard a great guitar solo, or never heard Prince play the guitar before, I could see this being a revelation. If you have done those things, it’s a lot of busy, self-indulgent 80’s style soloing.
It wasn't in the least meant to be gratuitous, Dhani. Prince was the one who elevated it to a stratospheric level. The whole thing has become unforgettable and gets repeat views from thousands, if not millions, thanks only to Prince's God-like solo performance. It was Prince who made it one of the greatest moments in rock history. Period.
I agree 10000000000 percent with you
Although I’ll always be amazed by Prince’s solo I think it could be said that within a dictionary definition of gratuitous (“uncalled for;” “unwarranted”) the tossing of the guitar at the end (although a master of showmanship) could be called gratuitous (and certainly not in keeping within the spirit of the center of attention belonging to George). But, given Billboard’s dismissal of Prince’s guitar talent I certainly don’t fault him with that explanation point.
Exactemundo! P was on fiyaaahh 🔥
@@kbrown4ou - *exclamation* point. (not "explanation")
@@davelindstrom6005 Good catch; although maybe the term “explanation point” might have a place in the English language (or, not).
I dont think anybody invites prince over to play and expect him to be a sitting duck. Prince is expected to be prince
@Hal Keating THIS
Exactly..
Prince is expected to Prince
Exactly, it wasn't gratuitous, it was Prince playing how he plays and I am so thankful for it!
@@pixels2u Hell no! His guitar wailed!!
Gratuitous is what makes it so memorable...gratuitous is an energy, and Prince decided it was time for it to come out and play. If you check out Clapton's solo in another tribute performance: it's dry, understated and respectful...i.e. not particularly memorable.
Prince's bombastic take may have switched on a whole bunch of new fans towards George's music...the ultimate tribute!
Without that Prince solo no one would remember that tribute!
Prince wiped the floor with every single one of them.
Christopher Williams sustained.
it was a funeral dirge until prince stepped in ! In fact i'm going to repeat that at the top of this post.
Dhani Harrison wishes he had an ounce of Prince's talent. Tom Petty got what Prince was doing and was blown away...Harrison what a stiff!
lmao
"Gratuitous." Really? I think not. It's one of the greatest moments of any RRHOF
induction ever. The song was well done but Prince is the one who brought it home.
That was their hope.
Sorry. I thought he played great but insulted George's actual friends who left their egos at the door. Prince, not a George friend used George's song boost his ego. Awesome playing. The best. He could have done the guitar toss and strut off on his own numbers. He chose George's.
@@ahbowakawapoussepousse2712 and furthermore, whatever you think he 's done "11 hours ago " , he has paid the BIGGEST PRICE, HIS LIFE.!😶
@@MrTPain Grow a brain. He insulted them by not acting as part of a band and used planned theatrics that were unknown to the rest of the band to boost his ego. Did you not understand that bit? I loved Prince, and insane as his playing was, (and it was!) the crowd were already pleased. He wanted to walk off a Diva. Well, he succeeded and disrespecting everybody elses awesome playing on stage. They all shook hands or hugged. He was gone. There's a little humble phrase Clapton used calling himself a mere Squire amongst Kings. Prince never learnt that and how to show respect obviously.
@@MrTPain Yes I know he tragically overdosed! You bring that up about for what reason?? Tom Petty also tragically died. It is still not relevant regarding this topic!
Every musician on that stage honored the hell out of George Harrison's creation. Prince brought a level of virtuosity to the occasion that made the Hall of Fame version an instant classic in its own right.
You have go to be kidding me....any guitarist worth their salt would watch that Prince solo and marvel. I remember people telling em years ago about how good Prince was as a guitarist after watching him live.....I didnt pay too much attention not being a big Prince fan (Purple Rain was about where it stopped for me - magical song and solo). Prince's solo in this live rendition of a classic song Definitely made the song shine.
Perfect balanced formula (elements) in that soup (group). Real recognises real!
The slow clouds, the rain, and the lightning made everything harmonise, naturally, artistically and beautifully. Real recognisees real.
Thank you Jehovah God for all our influential Legends we bared witness to today
Amen
And he plays on a no name Telecaster...like a $300 one...I’m sure Tom loved what Prince did...he loved the guitar and all kinds of guitar playing....his guitarist, Mike Campbell is the most versatile there is
He looked the part also. Style.
In fact, there are about 3-4 videos on UA-cam of guitarists analyzing and getting very technical about the solo itself...
he was great, and so was the solo. It was an incredible show but I prefer other artists versions
you were on stage that night because you happen to be the son of someone famous, prince was on stage that night because he had worked his whole life perfecting his art and was a true musical genius.
THIS! He should have been more appreciative of the genius with whom he found himself on stage.
Well said
Exactly! I've lost respect for Dhani after watching this. No one would remember this tribute if it weren't for Prince's scorching guitar solo.
Thank you! Frankly, the well-loved George Harrison song was a good, if a bit insipid performance before Prince brought it to life, turned up the heat then took it on home! Even after others I won’t single out kept breaking into Prince’s solos. So. Shame on Dhani’s “Gratuitous“ remark. Someone’s insecurities are showing.
Honestly, I’ve watched this performance many times. I felt embarrassed by the other’s behaviors toward Prince. I was proud of and, actually sad for, Prince, genius that he was, being made to feel the outsider on that stage. Such divisive pettiness is absolutely NOT what music is about. Yet, Prince rose above the smallness and triviality to school them on what music, and genius, truly is.
You guys are completely missing the whole gesture. Each of the performers were there to pay Respect to one of the greats in their chosen profession. Not because who they Knew, or who they were related to, or I feel in Prince's case what organization snubbed your guitar abilities. I think the HOF pulled the ol double whammy dissing Prince cleverly dissing him from their100 best guitar players witch angered him and then bated him
To take the bait conveniently on this performance... now with the proverbial chip in his fingers he over does it big time to get even while trying to make his statement as a 100 best guitar player, he sadly took the bait hook line an sinker the creepy hof screwed prince twice. I say one night. No one should show up! What would they have to offer for entertainment without the artist NOTHING! ... Nothing! Like always
Oh dhanni. Prince was the greatest musician on the stage that night my good lad!
His riff was fantastic, no doubt... Greatest musician? Sorry, that honor goes to Jeff Lynne.
@@DepuTJones As a fan of Electric Light Orchestra and Prince, I respectfully disagree. The ELO catalogue pales in comparison to Prince's, he's put out more great, diverse songs that ELO ever even recorded. Outside of Out Of The Blue, ELO have been incredibly hit and miss. Secret Messages and Balance Of Power are entirely misses, whereas Prince still had great songs in him right up to the end.
Jeff Lynne lol right
Ya it's kinda sad. Although I heard he was more mean about it. it's not that bad. They just are butt hurt he stole the show
@@DepuTJones Hell yes and Marc Mann!
Big Beatles Fan.. But without Prince no one would remember this performance...
In my opinion Prince was playing for George because he made his guitar weep in tribute
What performance?
Well... however folks choose to cut it, that solo has gone down in rock history and makes a might fine stick to beat anyone who thinks Prince was a 'pop star'.