Giveaway: Prince special edition copy of Newsweek May 22, 2019Off the stands for over six months, we have extra copies of this very special, 100-page commemorative issue and we're giving them away to lucky Purple Current listeners.
Discover MusicAuthor Duane Tudahl shares his annotated Prince playlist for the Purple HourAndrea Swensson • May 17, 2019Few Prince scholars know Prince's movements through two of his most prolific, momentous years --1983 and 1984 -- as Duane Tudahl. Duane visited the Purple Current studios for a special edition of The Purple Hour.
Giveaway: Prince '3RDEYEGIRL' Funko! Pop Rocks vinyl toy May 15, 2019Enter for a chance to win a vinyl toy of Prince in the 3RDEYEGIRL era.
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Rock Bottom Remainders throw a book party for the ages, and pay tribute to Prince, at First AvenueJay Gabler • May 11, 2019“This is a really bad idea,” said Stephen King, “especially considering that the band that first had a hit with this song came from Minnesota. Anyone remember the Trashmen?” Some of us remembered the Trashmen playing “Surfin’ Bird” on that very stage in First Avenue’s Mainroom. King dropped his guitar and stepped forward for that…
Listen to LoochReal talk about Jesse Johnson and PrinceAndrea Swensson and Mary Lucia • May 2, 2019Following Celebration 2019 at Paisley Park, Andrea Swensson talks to Mary Lucia about the experience of interviewing Jesse Johnson about Prince. 'Jesse had something very specific that he wanted to share with this audience,' Andrea says, 'and it really doesn't come across in a soundbite or two.' Listen to Andrea and Mary's full conversation about what Jesse Johnson had to say about his connections to Prince.
Local Current BlogCelebration 2019: Prince superfans share their favorite momentsJay Gabler • May 2, 2019A week after Paisley Park’s Celebration 2019, we asked attendees to share their impressions. De Angela L. Duff Traveling to Paisley Park in April has become an annual pilgrimage. This year it was hard to not be at Paisley Park on April 21. I had grown used to being there the past two years. Because…
Local Current BlogThe Revolution are back on First Avenue’s wall of starsSimone Cazares • Apr 30, 2019The Revolution now have a star of their own at First Avenue, unveiled on April 28 during Celebration 2019. Although “Prince and the Revolution” was one of First Avenue’s original stars, the star changed to just “Prince” when the building was repainted in 2010. Since Prince’s death, the Revolution have worked hard to continue his…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Prince-penned songs made famous by othersAnna Weggel • Apr 25, 2019As we head into Celebration 2019 weekend with more Prince-related events than you can shake a stick it, it was just announced that a new album called 'Originals' which includes Prince's versions of 15 songs he wrote made famous by other people, will be released on June 7.
Local Current BlogFams remember Prince at Parkway Theater ‘Purple Rain’ screeningsMarla Khan-Schwartz • Apr 25, 2019Three years to the day since Prince’s passing, “fams” packed the Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis for a screening of the iconic film Purple Rain. Shown in its original 35mm format, the film brought back memories and provided comfort to many of the fans who attended. Even 35 years after its release, the film still managed to…
Local Current BlogNew album ‘Originals’ to contain Prince’s own versions of songs covered by othersJay Gabler • Apr 25, 2019“Manic Monday.” “The Glamorous Life.” “Nothing Compares 2 U.” “Jungle Love.” All are iconic songs, all were written by Prince, but all were also given by Prince to other artists who turned them into hits. Now, Prince’s own versions of these and 11 other songs will be released on a new album called Originals. The album…