full Revolution era: Prince (guitar, vocals, multi-instrumentalist) Dez Dickerson – Guitar, vocals (main 1999 (1982) – The album where the band truly coalesced (“1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Delirious”) Purple Rain (1984) – Their masterpiece (title track, “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy”) Around the World in , while the classic Wendy & Lisa lineup brought emotional depth and sophistication that defined his purple

including work with 3RDEYEGIRL and plans for new releases, including a 30th-anniversary edition of Purple Rain.

She gained prominence in the late 1980s as a solo artist on Paisley Park Records, blending R&B, pop, EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born and raised in Minneapolis, Taja performed in several local bands She appeared as an extra in Prince’s film Purple Rain (1984) and contributed background vocals to Prince

Monique Blakey Bakkwooddrift Plus youth performances from Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, Purple The event will also feature a massive two-hour community sing-along and plenty of purple celebrations

marked a sophisticated, psychedelic, and European-influenced evolution from the rock-heavy sound of Purple Rain. CONTEXT & NOTES Following the massive success of Purple Rain, Prince deliberately chose a more artistic

on Tuesday night, stepping out in a custom white lace outfit inspired by one of Prince’s most iconic Purple Rain Tour looks.

, Prince was in the midst of his Around the World in a Day era, following the monumental success of Purple Rain.

CONTEXT & NOTES By spring 1986, Prince was transitioning from the blockbuster Purple Rain era into a

Timeless is now available on stunning purple marble vinyl, black vinyl and CD providing profound insights Prince remains TIMELESS. 💜 Available on purple marble vinyl, black vinyl, and CD, the release celebrates Chanhassen MN); Oracle Arena (Oakland CA) Labels: Paisley Park / NPG Records Producer: Prince Packaging Purple Became a recurring live feature on the Purple Rain Tour and tours in the 2000s and 2010s. Marble Vinyl / 140G) Official 140‑gram purple marble vinyl edition Timeless (1LP / 140G) Standard 140

John Aizlewood describes a nearly three-hour performance that moved between musical brilliance and self-indulgence that Prince remained unrepentant about the approach, telling the audience: “If you came to get your Purple Rain, you’re in the wrong building. the line between uncompromising performance and self-indulgence during a show lasting nearly three hours The nearly three-hour concert moved between newer material, excerpts from familiar songs, unexpected

Catalogue: 0602498567319 (EU CD) / MCSTD40462 (UK CD) Format: CD Single / 12" Picture Disc Country: Europe (main high-energy live medley from the BRIT Awards (which also included excerpts of “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Purple Rain”).

A minimalist digital‑era blast of electro‑funk — and the launch of Prince’s “purple ticket” sweepstakes Each purchase automatically entered fans into the “Purple Ticket” sweepstakes, offering winners access The Purple Ticket promotion was a key part of the 3121 rollout, blending music release with experiential PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Digital download with automatic Purple commercial physical single at initial release (promo formats followed) RELATED MATERIAL 3121 (2006 album) Purple