Ingrid Chavez - The first time I met Prince (Interview at The Current)

[@tina8796]

I love Prince stories.

[@Dominion-1]

He always surrounded himself with beautiful women.

[@blackpudding1000]

It's a long time ago, but we touched base on another social network. A wonderful Mensch. She married the most influential musician in my life, so far. God bless Ingrid.

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Once married to one of the most amazing and underrated musicians in the world..David Sylvian

[@Exmirror]

So true.

[@larrypowell4690]

Ingrid is still GORGEOUS

[@KKMDStyle]

And she has an amazing speaking voice

[@KKMDStyle]

@Tony beauty is in the eye/ear of the beholder.

[@poplife123]

A really really lovely lady and inspiration for one of his best albums

[@lisafinlayson336]

"Don't give up and you won't ever lose." The Angel in Graffiti Bridge

[@danavixen6274]

She's a classy legend and I'm glad Prince gave her a chance. I love much of her work from past to present. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@debbyboyd738]

She's so sweet and naturally beautiful 💕

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

To know that some of these songs were written in the time period before Lovesexy gives Ingrid's album even more heft than it already has. To realize that this was the person who inspired him to write his greatest album leaves me in even more awe.

[@marklechman2225]

Whoa! She just described her part in the Black Album/ecstasy story.

[@jovanreid6782]

Yeah she did.

[@hdtv00]

Anyone who loves her old album, get and listen to her Flutter and Some Words album. The first 9 songs back to back are some of the most beautiful music ever done.

[@melodyal3357]

I actually loved Ingrid a lot more than Apollonia in Purple Rain. It's two different characters but there's a similarity, you can tell. And when it comes to people sharing real stories about Prince, it's always so interesting to hear them. I have never heard - by anyone - one single story about Prince that would be classical or ordinary. He was pure uniqueness, no wonder those stories were so unique too. Those people though they were really so lucky meting him, knowing him, collaborating with him, etc.. :-)🍀💜You can see, till today, deep admiration, respect and appreciation sparkling in their eyes when they are asked about him, starting to speak.. We can only imagine such moments, but I guess being in his presence was an experience you really thank God for and don't wanna let go of... :-D😎💜

[@christophertracy2807]

Sorry but Ingrid was a big part of why Graffiti Bridge paled in comparison to Purple Rain. I dont blame her so much (she really couldn't act) but her character was not likable or accessible. You dont care about her the way you cared about Apollonia in Purple Rain. And Apollonia had way more acting chops. Now Graffiti Bridge was unfairly trashed despite it not being as good as Purple Rain or Under The Cherry Moon (which was also unfairly trashed). I love all of the Prince movies

[@p-jaywade1333]

​@@christophertracy2807It was trashed because it was a studio set movie. They weren't on location for anything and the script was horrible. The original sequel was supposed to be called After The Dawn but he didn't want to work with Albert Magnoli anymore. Then Kim Basinger came along with a script she wrote. The two of them fell out so he wasn't using that either. It could have been better.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

She is still so gorgeous 🤩.. RIP Prince 😭

[@blackgargamel]

I wish there was a second Ingrid's Paisley Park album.

[@oklahomazown]

She’s an absolute sweetheart!!

[@spottedliver]

Wonderful interview. I like hearing about the time leading up to the releave of Lovesexy. Both me and Cherise loved that album when it came out. I was under the impression the Black Album was abruptly cancelled just before release because he recieved a letter from a man named Gregory, While Prince never publicly mentioned Gregory's full name in the context of the letter, later accounts, including from biographers and fans piecing together the story, identify him as Gregory Allen Howard. who some believe sent Prince a letter in the late 1980s, around the time "The Black Album" was about to be released. The letter described a spiritual or metaphysical narrative where The It mentioned a dream involving Jimi Hendrix and the concept of a "soul baby," suggesting some form of reincarnation or spiritual continuation of Hendrix's legacy through Prince or his music. Prince did indeed mention a letter he received that influenced his decision to pull "The Black Album." Here's what we can gather from available information: Conclusion: Is the Letter Real? Based on Prince's statements, it seems the letter was real and had a significant impact on him. However, without the letter itself or more witnesses to its content, some elements could be seen as part of Prince's mythos or artistic narrative. Fantasy Element: While the core of the story - Prince receiving a letter from Gregory - appears to be grounded in fact, the mystical or spiritual content of the letter, especially the part about Jimi Hendrix and a "soul baby," might be interpreted as more symbolic or metaphoric, fitting into Prince's known use of spiritual themes in his music and life. In summary, the letter from Gregory is part of Prince's lore, with enough evidence from Prince's own words to suggest it was real, but the details remain largely unconfirmed beyond what Prince chose to disclose.

[@LadybugLuv]

Thank you for sharing your story. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@luvendertabon6367]

Love her album

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

She has such a sweet voice sounds like janet Jackson

[@chrisclermont456]

I could listen to her talk all day!!

[@katesmith1534]

I just can't believe that - with all-the-power princey-boy had - he did-NOT make it happen for this creative-female-musician - he surely COULD-have - !?? But yeah .... he prompted her to write 21 poems??! Weird!! And is this the same Lady of the 'justify my love' track fame - ?? And after all-this-time this Lady is still trying to gain access/get 'a break' in a world of music listeners!! Respect to this lady xx

[@dee1380]

She so gorgeous..!!

[@eyefancyyou]

Great interview

[@mwmingram]

Thank you.

[@HerAeolianHarp]

I wonder why she and the great artist David Sylvian divorced. Sad. I had thought that a good life match, but who knows. Two talented people who started a family, but she doesn't mention him, I think, on her website. She seems an interesting artist.

[@superserial1]

Her voice

[@sirpoppinchuck]

Prince needed Muses to create i find. I saw Graffiti Bridge n was like "Who's that awww shes beautiful?"

[@lauratitus7214]

She is so sweet

[@deonnadyson]

When I see her... I just think about the question of u...

[@lonnieailey4699]

Joy in repetition

[@AndrewAHayes]

I love the rolling around in an elephant box rack!

[@ricohodges4020]

Still a beautiful woman indeed. I was watching Graffiti Bridge when I paused it to see what was up with her.

[@aja220]

I think she means Williams Night Club

[@rachelar]

Thought David Sylv wouldve gots mention at least, as she marroed him

[@miro115]

👁 see U Ingrid, ur soul, soul....4Eva 💕🕊💜

[@regeclewis]

Ingridddddd!

[@dazzp2]

Ingrid is beautiful inside as well as out 🙏x

[@queenquerii1998]

💜💟

[@cheboy]

Love

[@geozeo9573]

Did she give him the X?

[@avace917]

She looks like Rosie Perez now. It's the hair. Still pretty

[@oceifeiro]

I adore David Sylvian, love Lovesexy & Graffiti Bridge, but this woman is just not my cup of tea!

[@swirlingfudge]

What's wrong with you? She's gorgeous and it's no coincidence both your heroes fell for her!

[@CocoGGomez]

@@swirlingfudge why do people respond with what's the hell wrong with you he stated his opinion she's not his cup of tea! Not everybody is attracted to the same people .I think she's a lovely lady sweet and that's the way Prince likes them but with a little more spice!!

[@TuckerPastor]

I agree with you on her appearance today. Very plain. But back in the day she had a seductive weird look. Pussy can do powerful things for weird women. It can make them look very out of this world. After about 3-5 ejaculations and you learn that they have a brother named Earl and a Mother named Peggy, thats an extreme alcoholic, its gets old and scary.

[@NOWtheband]

@ Dimiter Todorov - Fair enough. Each to their own tastes and thanks so much for letting us know this vital information, he he hee! ;-)

[@Billkwando]

"China Dance", clearly a name destined for success.... *facepalm* Might as well name your band "Krystal Witch".

[@chrismitsos6817]

Is she smoking? Or incense..!?

[@ElohimPenemue]

Hot coffee

[@santacruz7455]

Sorry, but the Prince story and how it started is pretty cringe, she is basically hitting on him like a bulldog and tries to make it look innocent and sweet. I am so over these kind of women..

[@Billkwando]

Not her fault but GB was such a terrible movie. I saw it in the theater, ONCE. It was just so cheesy. It was obviously filmed entirely in Paisley Park. All the "outdoor" scenes were clearly shot indoors, on a sound stage.....worse looking movie than Highlander 2. The titular bridge was such a sad stagehand construction. Totally unimpressive and fake looking. How hard is it to find a real bridge with some graffiti? Prince was a genius, but sometimes he had his head up his ass when it came to quality, especially if his "muse" of the day was involved.

[@dongo3636]

I've just watched it for the first time now. Yep it was really dreadful. Terrible movie that should never have been made. Ingrid was the best thing in it. I've heard a lot about her but never seen her until tonight. He cancels the Black Album the night they meet. She inspires Lovesexy but he doesn't set her up as a solo artist like the other women like Carmen & Jill etc???