Prince (September 12, 1985) Prince Talks: The Silence Is Broken – Rolling Stone Cover + Six-Page Feature

One of the most important and visually striking Rolling Stone covers of the 1980s, featuring Prince’s major interview breaking his silence after Purple Rain.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: Rolling Stone Date: September 12, 1985 (Issue No. 456) Country: United States

Section / Pages: Front Cover + Six-Page interior feature

THE STORY This landmark Rolling Stone cover and extensive six-page interview captures Prince opening up about his life, career, family, and creative process. The feature includes candid reflections on his upbringing in Minneapolis, his relationship with his parents, the Purple Rain era, and his evolving artistic vision. The striking turquoise turtleneck cover portrait became one of the definitive images of Prince in the mid-1980s.

EATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major cover story and in-depth interview with Prince Era: 1985 – Post-Purple Rain peak Tone: Intimate, revealing, and iconic Photography: Classic Neil Zlozower cover portrait + multiple interior shots Audience: Worldwide rock and pop culture readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The full package includes the iconic Rolling Stone cover with Prince in a bright turquoise turtleneck and the bold headline “PRINCE TALKS THE SILENCE IS BROKEN”, plus a six-page interior feature with extensive text, additional photographs, and in-depth conversation.

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