The 2 Best Prince | Official Podcast Episodes
1) Prince: The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight
The story of 1999 begins with one of the most legendary concert debacles in rock history. When an October 1981 crowd of Rolling Stones fans greeted opener Prince with scorn, it solidified his resolve ...Show More
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Boo to the Rolling Stones fans that booed Prince ☹️ About the early years of the legend and his album 1999.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 1: The Atrium
In 2001, Prince was in the midst of a spiritual and musical evolution — and he was sharing that journey with his fans through his pioneering NPG Music Club and Paisley Park Celebration events.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 4: U Got the Horn, So Why Don’t U Blow It?
Prince’s live show evolved rapidly in the lead-up to the Diamonds And Pearls Tour. NPG members Michael B. Nelson, Mayte Garcia, Damon Dickson, Tony Mosley, Levi Seacer, Sonny Thompson, and Kirk Johnso...Show More
4) The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 3: Rosie Is Like a Tornado
It’s impossible to discuss Diamonds And Pearls without mentioning Prince’s co-starring vocalist, Rosie Gaines. Where is she now? You’ll find out with the help of Rosie’s daughter, LaToya Gaines—and he...Show More
5) The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 2: If It Ain’t From Minneapolis, It Ain’t S#!^
The roots of The New Power Generation extend back to Prince’s childhood growing up in North Minneapolis. Founding NPG members Tony Mosley, Sonny Thompson, Kirk Johnson, Damon Dickson, and Prince’s hig...Show More
6) The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
As the ‘80s drew to a close, Prince set his sights on completely redefining his look, sound, and band for the new decade. Musicians Michael Bland, Levi Seacer Jr., Rosie Gaines, Tommy Barbarella, and ...Show More
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
43:55 | Oct 12th, 2023
7) The Story of Diamonds And Pearls - Teaser
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls details the formation of Prince’s band The New Power Generation and the creation of his chart-topping 1991 album. Host Andrea Swensson is joined by the founding member...Show More
8) The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 2: Hello Syracuse, and the World
As the pressures of fame mounted for Prince and The Revolution, and Prince longed to pursue new creative projects, the Purple Rain Tour was cut short and supplanted with a historic satellite broadcast...Show More
9) The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 1: Welcome to Superstardom
Prince wasn’t just well known in 1984. He was red-hot. Host Andrea Swensson welcomes The Revolution and friends for a story about the summer Prince became a household name and the Purple Rain Tour too...Show More
The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 1: Welcome to Superstardom
30:52 | May 26th, 2022
10) The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live - Teaser
What happens when a successful artist suddenly becomes a global superstar? For Prince, that transformation happened during his momentous Purple Rain Tour, which embarked at a moment when he had the nu...Show More