If you look at Prince for technical innovation, a PARTICULAR kind of technical innovation, as defined by academic standards, that might be a way to deny his genius.
If you take a broader look at aspects of genius, interpretation, technical ability, social support of fellow artists, innovative use of existing techniques and giving expression to emotions and anxieties drifting through society, there isn’t a need for debate. - - - -
Some very good observations there - in the personal tastes of some folks, the guy played a significant role for a while. The earlier inquiry is not intended to deny anything - it is an attempt to understand why one or more posters would claim as they have.
