>It's interesting that there seems to be a consensus that the
>cause of the drop off is the change in music taste created by
>hip-hop music.
>
>I wonder why Prince couldn't get with it all? Even Madonna and
>MJJ learned o appreciate it.


That's because MJ was a GENIUS pop star and performer who aimed to please...

Madonna was a savvy and VERY INTELLIGENT pop star who aimed to please...

Prince was a GENIUS underground, independent artist/performer masquerading as a pop star...

And he didn't care much for pleasing...