On March 15th, 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The ceremony ended with While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Prince played circles around everyone and delivered an epic guitar solo.
Category: Prince
Mar 02 2019
The birth of the best song of all time: When Doves Cry
35 years ago Prince started recording his masterpiece all by himself: When Doves Cry. The story behind the best single of all time, day by day.
Feb 10 2019
The Revolution, 02/10/2019
4/5: The Revolution in Paradiso became a wake of Prince, The Revolution, the Minneapolis Sound and the past. And all of that in a former church.
Feb 10 2019
New photo’s Prince & The Revolution Live 1986
An A Pop Life exclusive. Twenty photos, which have never been published before, of Prince & The Revolution live in Ahoy Rotterdam in 1986!
Sep 21 2018
Prince – Piano & A Microphone 1983
The first real release after Prince’s demise, the Estate delivers Piano & A Microphone 1983, whose recordings have been available for years amongst collectors. A good idea?
Sep 09 2018
30 years ago, the most special show I ever witnessed
Today, 30 years ago, I witnessed the most special show in my life. Prince played in Dortmund to a predominantly Dutch crowd. The show was broadcast simultaneously!
Jun 19 2018
Prince – N.E.W.S.
In 2003 Prince released 3 instrumental albums. After Xpectation and the great C-Note, N.E.W.S. was added in June. An impressive piece of work. A look back at an album that is not well-known.
Jun 07 2018
Prince and the name change
25 years ago Prince shocked the (music)world. He took on a new name. A symbol that was unpronouncable. Looking back at 6.5 years of controversy.
May 10 2018
Lovesexy: Prince’s crowning achievement
After Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Parade and Sign O’ The Times (and the withdrawn The Black Album) Prince just delivers another masterpiece. Where does it end? Another title added to the already impressive list of genius albums: Lovesexy!
Apr 07 2018
Prince makes his debut: For You
In 1978, 40 years ago, Prince Rogers Nelson makes his debut. The start of a career of one of the most interesting, influential and exciting artists of all time.
Mar 18 2018
My Name Is Prince Exhibition
My Name Is Prince: The official exhibition is in Amsterdam. After success in London now also great success in Amsterdam? A review.
Jan 29 2018
Prince – Crystal Ball / The Truth / Kamasutra
3 albums. 5 cd’s, 1 release: Prince is self-supporting and we shall know about it as well. Was it the right choice? Did the music suffer from the entrepreneurship? A look back.
Jan 04 2018
Prince – C-Note
C-Note: Within 3 days after Xpectation another new Prince album? European and Japanese soundcheck recordings from the One Nite Alone… Tour 2002!
Jan 01 2018
Prince – Xpectation
All of a sudden, on New Year’s day 2003, a new Prince album was released, exclusively available to members of the NPG Music Club. A jazz album with special guest Vanessa Mae.
Dec 07 2017
The Black Album: Prince gets funky
In 1987 The Black Album was to be released. It ultimately wasn’t. At the very last minute Prince retracted the album. What prompted that decision?
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