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“Purple Rain” has fascinated listeners for decades now. The sprawling power ballad holds the kind of magic only a handful of artists are able to drum up. It’s endlessly replay-able and a testament to ...

On July 27th, 1984, Prince and the Revolution were confronted with their first hint of how their lives were about to change when they attended the Hollywood premiere of Prince‘s first movie, Purple ...

For all he did during his magnificent career, much of Prince’s legend comes courtesy of Purple Rain, the album he and the Revolution released 40 years ago this month, and the movie of the same name ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince left behind a treasure trove of successful albums – as well ...