Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Before the Rain'Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2018A poignant new volume from the Minnesota Historical Society Press compiles images photographer Allen Beaulieu snapped of Prince just before his rise to megastardom.
MusicheadsMusicheads Essentials: Prince - 1999Jim McGuinn • Oct 27, 2018On October 27, 1982, Prince released '1999,' the first album to playfully credit The Revolution, so we asked Bobby Z all about it.
Local Current Blog‘Black-ish’ to pay tribute to Prince with 100th episodeSimone Cazares • Oct 25, 2018The ABC sitcom black-ish will be celebrating its 100th episode with a tribute to Prince. The series, which explores issues around race and class in the United States and how it applies to African-American families, is a hit that’s now in its fifth season. The episode’s date hasn’t officially been announced, but the 100th episode…
Local Current BlogMinnesota Timberwolves to honor Prince with special uniforms inspired by ‘Purple Rain’Colleen Cowie • Oct 24, 2018Photos have leaked of the Timberwolves’ new purple and black Prince-inspired uniforms. The uniform includes a black jersey and shorts with purple lettering reminiscent of the font on the Purple Rain album cover. The uniform is part of the City Edition series, which the NBA launched last year in partnership with Nike. The City Edition uniforms, worn only…
When and where to hear Bobby Z talk about The Revolution and PrinceSean McPherson • Oct 18, 2018We've been fortunate to have Bobby Z, the drummer for The Revolution, stop by a few times to share the mic for special programming on The Current and Purple Current. Here's where to find it.
MusicheadsMusicheads Essentials: Prince - ControversyBrett Baldwin • Oct 14, 2018Released on October 14, 1981, 'Controversy' is Prince's fourth full-length album. The record is notable for several firsts, and was a firm foundation to launch him into megastardom.
MusicheadsMusicheads Essentials: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Love Symbol'David Safar • Oct 13, 2018On October 13, 1992, Prince debuted a follow-up to 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' colloquially known as 'the Love Symbol Album.' It was a turning point in Prince's music career and his personal life.
Discover Music9 takeaways from our interview with Maceo ParkerSean McPherson and Simone Cazares • Oct 11, 2018Maceo Parker is a bona fide music legend. Since starting his legendary run with James Brown in the mid-60s, Maceo has been at the center of every significant move in the funk world. His infectious, rhythmically dextrous alto is a part of the blueprint of the genre and he continues to play great music to this day.
MusicheadsMusicheads Essentials: Prince - Dirty MindJim McGuinn • Oct 8, 2018With 'Dirty Mind,' released on October 8, 1980, Prince jumped to the head of the class, laying the sonic blueprint that would help define the music of the '80s and beyond.
Local Current BlogPrince receives honorary doctorate from University of MinnesotaAdrian Williams • Sep 27, 2018On Wednesday, Prince joined a prestigious list of creatives, academics, and leaders who have received honorary doctorates from the University of Minnesota. In years past, the school has bestowed similar honors upon the likes of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Hillary Clinton, and Roy Wilkins. According to the program handed out at the presentation,…