This Star Tribune feature, published on Sunday, July 26, 2009, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Purple Rain and explores how the film and soundtrack transformed Minnesota’s music identity. The article, written by Jon Bream with photography by David Brewster and Anthony Souffle, appears in the Variety section and blends retrospective commentary with updates on the film’s cast and crew. Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States) Date: July 26 2009...

A brief but significant update announces the planned reopening of Prince’s Paisley Park Studios in mid-June 1996, along with rare sales figures for his recent releases. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: April 26, 1996 Country: United States Section / Pages: Popular Music column (Page 57) THE STORY Prince’s publicist confirmed that Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen will reopen in mid-June after a period of closure due to cash-flow issues. The report also notes re

A 1995 article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Warner Bros.’ new leadership hopes to release Prince’s long-delayed album The Gold Experience in the fall, amid ongoing contract tensions between the artist and the label. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 26, 1995 Country: USA Section / Pages: Popular Music / Page 57 Title: New Warners’ team hopes Prince’s album will be out in the fall THE STORY Staff writer Jon Bream details comments from new Warner

Publication: Star Tribune Date: July 6, 1989 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota THE STORY The article announces that Prince’s soundtrack for the Tim Burton film Batman sold over one million copies in its first week. Official platinum certification would take 30 days, but the album was already approaching its second million in sales. CONTEXT AND NOTES This rapid commercial success came during Prince’s late-1980s peak. The Batman soundtrack was a major cro

A column in the Star Tribune highlights that Brownmark (bassist in Prince and the Revolution) was recently in New York scoring a Pepsi commercial featuring Patti Austin and Valerie Simpson, as part of “Quick Spins” news roundup. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 27, 1988 Country: USA Section / Pages: Page 13 Title: Quick Spins THE STORY The article notes that Jimmy (Jam) Harris and Terry Lewis were named ASCAP Songwriters of the Year for 1987. It then mentions

A stylish, cinematic pivot — Parade arrives as Prince’s most artful and enigmatic statement yet, reshaping both his sound and his city.energized, and backed by a revamped Revolution, unveiling new Parade material and reimagining his catalog in an intimate club that had shaped his legend.

Prince returns to France to refine his film and expand the visual world of Parade, just as the album reaches store shelves.

Minneapolis dominates the national charts while its musicians gather to learn, grow, and follow the path Prince helped carve.

Jon Bream’s review captures the thrill of a night Minneapolis never saw coming: Prince, smiling, energized, and backed by a revamped Revolution, unveiling new Parade material and reimagining his catalog in an intimate club that had shaped his legend.

A commentary piece from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reviews the fifth annual Minnesota Music Awards, noting the event’s overall success despite Prince’s absence, while praising the production and media coverage. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 26, 1985 Country: USA Section / Pages: Awards / Page 77 Title: Minnesota Music Awards score well, mostly, even without Prince THE STORY Staff writer Jon Bream gives the fifth annual Minnesota Music Awards a B+ grade. He

A music section clipping from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the arrest of former The Time guitarist Jesse Johnson after a concert in Cincinnati, while also noting that Prince & The Revolution’s Around the World in a Day had reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart that week. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 26, 1985 Country: USA Section / Pages: Music / Page 78 Title: (Music section header) THE STORY The article details the arrest of Minneapolis rock ‘n’

A global broadcast, a record‑breaking food drive, and new film ambitions — Prince’s world in March 1985 was expanding in every direction at once.

A holiday concert becomes a lightning rod for moral debate, revealing the cultural power — and provocation — of Prince at the height of the Purple Rain era.

A concise but powerful snapshot of the Purple Rain Tour’s humanitarian reach, as Prince’s fans help push a nationwide food drive toward record‑breaking territory.

A sharp, stylish debut that proves the Minneapolis Sound was never a one‑man universe — Jesse Johnson steps forward with authority.

A tantalizing early update announcing Prince’s psychedelic follow-up to Purple Rain, with “Paisley Park” set as the lead single and new material already being previewed live. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: March 10, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music News Brief THE STORY Jon Bream reports that Prince’s new album, Around the World in a Day, is expected to arrive in record stores around April 1. “Paisley Park” is slated as the fir

A superstar under fire and in full bloom — Prince’s 1985 headlines reveal an artist balancing controversy, creativity, and the weight of global fame.

Staff writer Jon Bream argues that the Minnesota Music Awards should strive for greater credibility, noting Prince’s third consecutive performance at the event as evidence of its growing significance. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 27, 1984 Country: USA Section / Pages: Page 91 Title: Area music industry should strive for awards credibility THE STORY The commentary discusses the fourth annual Minnesota Music Awards, highlighting Prince’s performance for the

A triumphant hometown review declaring Prince’s arrival as a national rock superstar during his 1999 Tour, hailed as one of his greatest Twin Cities performances. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: March 17, 1983 Country: United States Section / Pages: Concert Review THE STORY Jon Bream’s glowing review celebrates Prince’s Met Center concert as his strongest hometown show yet. With Rolling Stone having named him Rock Artist of the Year, Bream positions Prince as a

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports on the second annual Minnesota Music Awards, noting that Prince won “Musician of the Year” for the second consecutive year while the Lamont Cranston Band dominated the event. PUBLICATION Publication: Minneapolis Star Tribune Date: Tuesday, May 25, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 21 (7B) Title: Lamont Cranston overshadows field THE STORY The article covers the Minnesota Music Awards presented at the Prom Center. While th

A vibrant hometown showcase highlighting the rising power of the Minneapolis Sound, with standout performances by The Time and Vanity 6 under Prince’s creative influence SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: March 9, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Concert Review / Entertainment Feature THE STORY Michael Anthony reviews a high-energy Met Center concert featuring Prince’s protégés The Time and Vanity 6. The Time deliver a tight, theatrical, and swagger-fi

A bold full-page hometown promotional advert announcing Prince’s major return to Minneapolis for a Met Center concert with The Time and the taping of a television special. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: March 7, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page promotional advertisement THE STORY This eye-catching advert promotes two special events: Prince recording and taping material for an upcoming television special, and a full-scale concert at the Me

Jon Bream’s feature captures the growing local excitement around 21-year-old Prince as his hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover” climbs the charts and he prepares for major performances. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: February 6, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Feature THE STORY This profile explores the rising stardom of Prince, describing him as a multi-talented “one-man band” who writes, produces, and performs his own music. The a

Jon Bream’s review of Prince’s debut concert at the Capri Theater captures the moment a 19-year-old prodigy stepped onto the stage and announced himself as a star. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: January 8, 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Review THE STORY This review covers Prince’s first public concert at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. Despite technical delays and a small crowd, Bream describes Prince’s performance as energetic