Richard Marx on How ‘Awesome’ Prince Meeting Defied ExpectationsRichard Marx on How ‘Awesome’ Prince Meeting Defied ExpectationsSongwriter recalls studio employee told him not to look at or speak to the music legend, who "couldn't have been nicer" in person. Ultimate Prince StaffUltimate Prince Staff
Did Prince Steal This Stage Move From Van Halen’s David Lee Roth?Did Prince Steal This Stage Move From Van Halen’s David Lee Roth?According to Apollonia Kotero, her 'Purple Rain' costar may have taken a page out of the Van Halen singer's playbook. Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Prince Joined the Bangles on Stage for ‘Manic Monday’When Prince Joined the Bangles on Stage for ‘Manic Monday’Their version of his not-quite-secretly written song had peaked at No. 2 earlier in the year.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter William Blinn Dead at 83‘Purple Rain’ Screenwriter William Blinn Dead at 83Emmy winner also created ‘Starsky & Hutch’ and worked on ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Fame’.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Prince ‘Sign O’ the Times’ Box Set AnnouncedPrince ‘Sign O’ the Times’ Box Set AnnouncedExtensive reissue includes previously unreleased material, concert performances, hardcover book and more. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock StaffRyan ReedRyan Reed
Prince Tribute Show Director Recalls ‘Tricky’ TensionPrince Tribute Show Director Recalls ‘Tricky’ TensionKen Ehrlich says getting Sheila E. and the Revolution onstage together helped bridge a gap.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Dave Grohl Jammed With Prince and No One Saw ItWhen Dave Grohl Jammed With Prince and No One Saw ItFoo Fighters leader recalls dream-come-true moment, even if it wasn’t quite what he’d expected.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Huey Lewis Sang the ‘We Are the World’ Line Meant for PrinceHow Huey Lewis Sang the ‘We Are the World’ Line Meant for PrinceQuincy Jones asked Lewis to do a solo when Prince didn't show up for the session. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Warner Bros. Finally Pulled the Plug on Prince’s Paisley Park RecordsWhy Warner Bros. Finally Pulled the Plug on Prince’s Paisley Park RecordsPrince's vanity imprint had released 23 albums when its parent label ended things.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVHow ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVThe music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin