More than a musical genius and cultural icon, Prince made it possible for everyday people to shape their own identities.
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Prince Dies at 57 – Fondly Remembering Listening to ‘Purple Rain’ During Trip Through Europe
In 'Hamlet' Horatio bid another too soon dead prince a fond adieu with the words: “Goodnight, sweet prince/And fights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” and they are more than apropos here.
Read More »Prince Is Gone Too Soon, World Is Worse Place
In a young year already slammed with musical deaths — David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Lemmy, Keith Emerson, George Martin, Merle Haggard, Maurice White, Paul Kantner — we now face the staggering blow that Prince, perhaps the greatest overall musician of his generation, is suddenly gone at the far too young age of 57.
Read More »Book Review: Purple Rain: Music on Film by John Kenneth Muir
A short but informative account of the making of the 1984 movie phenomenon.
Read More »Concert Review: Prince – Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington – 12/19/2011
Prince left the crowd wanting much more in Tacoma, Washington.
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