Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince's genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a challenge — from the boss himself. Prince broached the ...

There was a flourish of purple at the State Theater for the debut of a new musical adaptation of the performer’s 1984 movie ...

With his best-selling songs, singular style, and enigmatic approach to branding — even changing his name to the self-proclaimed love symbol — Prince made a lasting impact, redefining art, identity, ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When most people think of Prince, their minds immediately go to the global hits—”Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” and “Kiss.” And fair enough—those songs helped shape pop ...

“Purple Rain” is one of rock’s most recognizable tunes. The power ballad is synonymous with Prince and his indelible legacy. But, when he penned the song, he was worried that it sounded too similar to ...

D'Angelo, who died Tuesday, did not leave many albums behind, but there are plenty of deep cuts lurking in the crates — here ...

Although Around The World In A Day ended up with a distinctly Sgt Pepper-esque sleeve, drummer Bobby Z - part of The ...

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Prince was no stranger to particularly filthy, raunchy songs. In fact, his sex appeal was a big part of what made him such a huge pop icon. Let’s take a look at just four of Prince’s raunchiest songs ...

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince's musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song... 40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince's band remembers ...