Prince Rogers Nelson, a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, was born in Minneapolis and was a very proud Minnesotan. A genre-defying artist, he blended funk, rock, pop, R&B, and soul, becoming one of the most influential musicians of his era. Known for hits like "Purple Rain," "Kiss," and "1999," he released 39 studio albums, selling over 150 million records worldwide. Prince was a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, often playing most instruments on his recordings, and w

A quiet Minnesota night, a surprise walk to the stage, and one last burst of guitar fire — Prince’s final public solo lives on in a single star set into the floorboards.

Seeing Prince rip through “Brick House” at 4 a.m. while guests danced on hotel lobby rugs wasn’t just surreal — it was sublime. The residency wasn’t a concert series. It was a dream sequence.

A velvet‑rope 3121 fantasy unfolded inside the Roosevelt Hotel ballroom, where Prince turned an industry party into a sweat‑lit, celebrity‑packed aftershow that felt more like a secret club initiation than a promotional event.

A night of purple fire: Prince turns an award ceremony into a celebration of Black excellence, Minneapolis funk, and musical unity.

On March 20, 2002, Prince made a surprise appearance at Jazzmine’s, joining Conversation Piece for a loose, joyful Minneapolis jam. With Larry Graham and Maceo Parker stepping in alongside him, the night became a rare snapshot of Prince reconnecting with his hometown scene — raw, communal, and deeply rooted in the funk lineage he helped shape.