A decade since his untimely death, we pay tribute to the flamboyant funkateer Prince in a special souvenir edition that celebrates his music and purple aura. This deep dive explores his music, films, styles, loves, and kookiness.
A Mercurial Genius
Prince Rogers Nelson defied categorisation, melding funk, rock, R&B, pop, hip hop, jazz, and soul in unprecedented ways. He represented both past and future, drawing from funk greats like James Brown and George Clinton while channeling rock masters such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
Extraordinary Talent and Productivity
Prince could dance, sing, and play virtually every instrument himself—27, he once boasted—and recorded entire albums alone. He released 39 studio albums, including classics like Purple Rain and Sign O' The Times, during a peerless 1980s run that anticipated future trends.
Breaking Boundaries
Beyond music, Prince defied industry segregation by forming the multi-racial, intergender band The Revolution. He challenged gender norms and sexuality, shocking audiences in heels, lace, and androgynous clothing while being unambiguously sexual. He made otherness feel powerful.
Diminutive in size but gargantuan in talent, Prince remains the greatest performer of his generation. Order your copy of this special edition online or pick it up at a participating retailer. Postage and packaging costs apply.
