Did you know the legendary musician Prince played all 27 instruments on his first album? People love Michael Jackson, calling him the King of Pop. But music writer Lawrence Ware says Prince was a much better artist.
He compares them using three simple things: songwriting, playing instruments, and singing. MJ wrote some music, but Prince wrote more, and his songs had more meaning. Prince also played the electric guitar so well that some people say he was better than Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. He said that MJ was not good at any instrument.
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Fans who watched Prince play guitar agree he was one of the best. One person said, “This guy is the single greatest guitarist I ever heard… period!” Many comments noted that even if Prince were just a guitar player, he would have been incredible, but he could play everything.
Prince’s fantastic ability to play instruments was first shown on his debut album, For You. His first minor hit, “Soft and Wet,” truly showcased his talent. The song proved he did not need a whole band because he was the entire band.
Soft and Wet
This hit song was composed, arranged, and performed entirely by Prince when he was only 19. He played every part: guitar, bass, drums, piano, and all the singing voices. The song reached No. 12 on the Billboard R&B chart. It became the public’s first real proof that he was a musical genius who could control every single sound.
Prince was a genuine phenomenon who could do it all: sing, write, and play. His musical style was unique and will never be forgotten. Follow his journey on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to hear the never-ending stream of his musical genius.