Enter for a chance to win tickets to 'Purple Rain'Jay Gabler • Jun 15, 2017Paisley Park is presenting a screening of Prince's iconic movie 'Purple Rain' on June 23. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets!
Local Current BlogLizzo, Poliça, Prince dance party to highlight post-renovation Minnesota State Capitol Grand Opening CelebrationJackie Renzetti • Jun 13, 2017Aside from the State Fair, the State Capitol Grand Opening Celebration this August may be the most Minnesotan celebration of the summer — featuring a Prince dance party and performances by Lizzo and Poliça. Several dozen government employees, journalists and visitors gathered Tuesday afternoon at a press conference in the Capitol’s lobby, held to announce the celebration. State officials…
The Current Music NewsMusic News: Minnesota lightning forms Love SymbolJay Gabler • Jun 8, 2017Today's top music news stories include Prince lightning, SXSW staying in Austin, and Radiohead not caring about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Local Current BlogFifty-nine of Prince’s contemporaries and compatriots share how he affected their livesStaff • Jun 7, 2017June 7, 2017 marks what would have been Prince’s 59th birthday. But as a Jehovah’s Witness, Prince didn’t celebrate birthdays for the last portion of his life. So instead of focusing on his years, let’s take a look at his people: 59 friends, mentors, and collaborators who helped make him who he was. Each link leads to a feature or…
News and InterviewsPrince and a President: An Untold StoryNate Ryan and Luke Taylor • Jun 7, 2017When Low Cut Connie's Adam Weiner visited the White House in May 2016, he saw photos of Prince on display. 'What's amazing about the story is what was in the pictures,' Weiner explains. It turns out former President Barack Obama is a big fan of Prince. Watch video of Weiner telling this little-known story.
Local Current BlogTyka Nelson releases song, video dedicated to her brother PrinceAndrea Swensson • Jun 7, 2017After teasing a “big surprise” and sharing many never-before-seen family photos on her social media accounts, Tyka Nelson is marking the 59th anniversary of the birth of her brother, Prince Rogers Nelson, today by releasing a new song and video in tribute to him. Titled “End of the Road,” the song takes the listener through…
Local Current BlogHow Prince celebrated his own birthdayJackie Renzetti • Jun 7, 2017Later in life, Prince discouraged celebrations of his birthday as part of his beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness. But starting with the year Purple Rain debuted, Prince had some memorable parties to celebrate a rotation around the sun. In honor of the 59th anniversary of Prince’s birth, here’s a look back at the highlights, as…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Prince's greatest guitar jamsAnna Reed • Jun 7, 2017Today is the birthday of one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Though in his later years he didn't celebrate holidays, it's hard not to think of Prince today. So for the 9:30 Coffee Break, what Prince songs that showcase his tastiest guitar riffs do you want to hear?
Today in Music History: Remembering Prince Jun 7, 2017Radiohead's guitarist played too hard; The Who opened their rock opera; Bret Michaels had a run-in with his set; and we remember Prince on an important occasion, Today in Music History.
Local Current BlogMichael Bland shares his incredible stories of working with Prince, Soul Asylum, Westerberg and moreLillian Speakman • Jun 7, 2017Michael Bland is the type of guy who could literally talk for hours and never cease to be surprising, enlightening, and downright hilarious. Having been discovered by Prince at an early age and enlisted as one of the founding members of his long-running New Power Generation, and later becoming a revered session player and touring…