The man born Prince Rogers Nelson 66 years ago this month entered the year 1984 as a mysterious, budding star and wrapped it as a worldwide phenomenon whose influence remains evident across genres and generations to this very day. “Purple Rain,” both the film and the soundtrack, served as Prince’s vehicle to achieve such great […]
‘Purple Rain’ is 40 years old. Here are all the ways to celebrate Prince’s once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece
40 years ago this month, one of the biggest pop songs of all time, Purple Rain, was released by Prince. Born in Minnesota, Prince Rogers Nelson was a budding star before this song was produced. When it came out, it became a smashing success and became one of the most iconic hits of all time in America. It is one of the first things that come to mind when we talk about my home state.
The Pioneer Press has a story behind the song and how it made Prince one of the greatest artists of all time. It includes some festivals happening later this month. Enjoy the story and the song!
🇺🇸 THE FLENSBURG FILES
THE FLENSBURG FILES 