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 was much less combative than the version presented ...

“Purple Rain” tour concerts inevitably closed with the song “Purple Rain.” The ballad opens with jazz chords before rising into a Prince guitar solo that sings, summons Jimi and eventually ...

“Purple Rain” was recorded on August 3, 1983, during a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre at Prince’s home base venue, the First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis.

More surprising was Purple Rain's placement, not just at number two but making a top 20 riffs at all. If it's Prince's chord progression people chose, that one is definitely unexpected! 1. Sweet Child ...

Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor sang a moving, acoustic rendition of Prince‘s “Purple Rain” Thursday night at Minneapolis’ First Avenue club, one of the settings in the ...