19 Surprising Facts About Prince - Page 17

Prince is undoubtedly one of the most Iconic Black musicians of all-time. Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as ‘The Purple One’ was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From the sensual vibes of “Purple Rain” to the heightened energy of “When Doves Cry,” his extensive discography spanned a remarkable range, consistently pushing the boundaries of conventional genres and redefining what is possible in popular music. RELATED: 10 Epic Moments In Music When Prince Ruled The World Prince got into music professionally at an early age, as he signed a deal with Warner Brother Records at 19 years old. Prince released an extraordinary 18 albums under Warner Bros,, most notably Prince (1979), Purple Rain (1984) and The Black Album (1994).

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Prince has over 40 studio albums in total, including three posthumous albums which saw him take a grand total of 29 tours. Prince has also given us some of his best work in the film industry, appearing in five movies, and three television shows. RELATED: The Prince Estate’s Debacle May Be Coming to an End Even decades after his untimely passing, Prince’s influence continues to be felt, as his pioneering work has inspired countless artists to follow in his footsteps and reach for new creative heights. As one of the most innovative and influential musicians of his generation, Prince’s legacy as a true musical visionary will undoubtedly endure for generations to come. Our team at RNB Philly found 19 surprising facts about Prince that we bet you didn’t know!

Check out 19 surprising facts about Prince below!

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1. Prince wrote his first song at age 7. He titled it “Funk Machine.”

2. Prince once sued Adobe Photoshop to prevent fans from altering his photos. Unfortunately, he lost.

3. Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.

4. The “Purple Rain” soundtrack spent 24 weeks at number one on Billboard.

5. Michael Jackson’s “Bad” was supposed to be a duet with Prince.

6. Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.

7. In 1980, when John Lennon was murdered, Prince was only a few blocks away.

8. Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks was supposed to write “Purple Rain,” but couldn’t handle the pressure.

9. Family and friends called Prince “Skipper” as a kid.

10. In 1984, Prince not only had the number one movie in the country, but also the number one single & album.

11. Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.

12. Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.

13. In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering “Kiss.”

14. In 2013, Prince performed at “Star Wars” director George Lucas’ wedding.

15. The movie “Purple Rain” cost $7 million to make and grossed over $69 million.

16. Prince scrapped his 1987 album “The Black Album” just days before its release.

17. Prince penned The Bangles’ “Manic Monday” and Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For U.”

18. Prince’s dad once had a band called Prince Rogers Jazz Trio.

19. Prince sent Janelle Monae a singing telegram asking for a copy of her “The Electric Lady” album.