THE ARTIST that has inspired many (see previous post), Prince, has given his first newspaper interview in 10 years. It is part of his deal with the UK’s Daily Mirror to give away his latest album, 20Ten, for free on July 10. Below are some of the excerpts from the article:

His thoughts on Michael Jackson:

“Next Question”

His stance against digital music:

“The internets completely over. I dont see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anyone else. They wont pay me an advance for it and then they get angry when they cant get it. The internets like MTV. At one time MTV was hip and suddenly it became outdated. Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that cant be good for you.”

His lifelong love for music:

“Its what I always dreamed of when I was a young musician, playing in the basement. Music is my life. Its my trade. If I cant get it out of my head I cant function. Someone told me they saw me at my peak, but how do they know when my peak is? I think Im improving all the time. When I listen to my old records Im ashamed of how I played then.

Playing electric guitar your whole life does something to you. I’m convinced all that electricity racing through my body made me keep my hair.”

Our appreciation for Prince has grown at an alarming rate this past year. The guy really is extraordinary.