Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Prince left behind a treasure trove of successful albums – as well ...

Prince on the custom motorcycle featured in Purple Rain. Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince's genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a ...

A maximalist magnum opus that’s sold 25 million copies and counting, Purple Rain catapulted Prince into the immortal pop ...

Jordan Brand honoured Prince's distinctive style with an exclusive Air Jordan 11 sneaker inspired by his iconic album and ...

With its 40th anniversary approaching next month, Prince & the Revolution’s “Purple Rain” remains one of the top albums of all time, according to Apple Music. The mostly Minnesota-made soundtrack to ...

Of all the classic albums hyped to the moon and back, the one I’ve never doubted is “Purple Rain.” Calling Prince’s sixth album, which turns 40 on Tuesday, “seminal” isn’t nearly strong enough – it’s ...

Decades after its release, Prince’s 1984 album and film soundtrack, “Purple Rain,” is seeing renewed momentum. According to Forbes, U.S. sales for the album more than doubled over a one-week period as ...

MINNEAPOLIS — After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, the decisive moment has arrived. “Purple Rain” officially ...

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It’s not an understatement when I tell you that Prince’s “Purple Rain” soundtrack changed my life after it came out 40 years ago on June 25, 1984. I wore that vinyl out after I scraped my coins ...

Prince’s “Purple Rain” was commercially overshadowed by another famous 1980s song. “Purple Rain” is so much better than the other hit. Prince is a lot more influential than the pop duo who made the ...

Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince's genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a challenge — from the boss himself. Prince broached the ...