A comprehensive Prince archive featuring albums, singles, live history, Minneapolis landmarks, rare memorabilia, and collaborators from the Minneapolis Sound.
Live Last read · last published · next check
August 28, 2026 – Paisley Park Prince remains TIMELESS. The official Prince channels today announced a worldwide celebration marking the release of TIMELESS, a landmark album spanning five decades of music, creativity, and legacy. The Global Album Release Party will stream live from Paisley Park at 7 PM EST, inviting fans across the globe to join together in honour of Prince’s enduring artistry.…
The Pioneer Press has reported that Hamilton creator Lin‑Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis Miranda Jr., have officially joined the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain as producers and investors. Their level of creative involvement remains unclear, but the addition of the Mirandas brings major visibility and industry weight to the project as it moves toward its New York debut. The…
Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) reports on the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s direct influence on Prince — twice. The article includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections on the track, session details from Trident Studios, and the song’s later reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) published a…
Early Life & Formation The Sign O’ The Times band was assembled by Prince in early 1987 after the breakup of The Revolution in October 1986. Prince built a new lineup around musicians who could deliver the stripped‑down, funk‑rock, jazz‑infused sound of the Sign O’ The Times album, released on March 30 1987. This new ensemble emphasized live musicianship, improvisation, and a more mature,…
The Lovesexy band was assembled by Prince in early 1988 as he prepared to tour behind the Lovesexy album, released on May 10 1988 in the United States. Prince built the group around musicians who had already worked with him through the Parade, Sign O’ The Times, and Black Album periods, expanding the lineup to create a large, theatrical, gospel‑funk ensemble capable of delivering the album’s…
The Family was assembled by Prince in 1984 from the remaining members of The Time after that band split. Prince built the new group around St. Paul Peterson (vocals, keyboards), Susannah Melvoin (vocals), Jellybean Johnson (drums), Jerome Benton (percussion), and Eric Leeds (saxophone, flute). Prince met Eric Leeds through his tour manager Alan Leeds, Eric’s brother. Other musicians — including…
Early Life & Formation Cat Glover (real name Kathleen Glover) entered Prince’s world in early 1987, during the period leading up to the Sign O’ The Times tour. Prince discovered her through dance circles in Los Angeles, impressed by her athletic, street‑infused choreography and her ability to blend dance, rap, and visual performance. By February 1987, she was rehearsing with Prince’s new…
Early Life & Formation (1989–1990) The New Power Generation first emerged in late 1989 as Prince began shifting away from the classic Revolution era and the Lovesexy band. The earliest NPG lineup formed during rehearsals for the Nude Tour, which began on June 2 1990. This initial version included Michael Bland (drums), Levi Seacer Jr. (guitar), Sonny T. (bass), Tommy Barbarella (keyboards), and…
Paisley Park has officially announced a FREE Cinema Night double feature, inviting fans to experience two of Prince’s most iconic films — Under the Cherry Moon and Purple Rain — on July 31, 2026 at the Chanhassen estate. The announcement, shared via Paisley Park’s social channels on July 14, 2026, highlights a full evening of film, music, and community. Doors open at 6 PM, with on‑site parking…
London was treated to a taste of Honey & Whiskey by Purple Sister Liv Warfield with a show honouring the iconic music of legendary vocalists Etta James and Janis Joplin. Liv brought her own energy, style, and powerhouse vocals (and we brought the tambourine) to a performance that turned up the heat at The Jazz Cafe. Prince only worked with the best, and Liv Warfield is proof of that! Support out…
