This substantial Brainerd Daily Dispatch feature focuses on Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman as they establish a musical identity beyond their years working with Prince and The Revolution. Written by Larry McShane, the article looks back at their contributions to Prince’s records and films while examining the creation of their debut album Wendy and Lisa, the ending of The Revolution and their determination to be recognised on their own terms. Publication: The Brainerd Daily Dis

On October 27, 1985, Prince staged a special one-off performance at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, France. The concert took place during a day off from filming Under The Cherry Moon and had a specific additional purpose: filming a promotional video for “America”. The event was announced by local radio station Radio de la Côte approximately a week beforehand. A total of 2,000 free tickets were made available to local fans on October 22, and the performance was sold out. Membe

A rare official staff laminate from Prince’s Controversy Tour featuring a striking photo of Prince with his guitar, granting “Access All Areas” backstage privileges during one of his earliest major headlining tours. This rectangular staff pass features a photo of Prince in his iconic Controversy-era look — black suit, leopard-print scarf, and guitar — set against a background of sheet music.( as used on the sleeve of various editions of the Let's Work release) A bold vertical