Transmission

Prince chronology

by Jake Rudh

June 23, 2023

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Black and white photograph of Prince taken by Robert Whitman near the "Music Wall" mural on the side of the Schmitt Music building in downtown Minneapolis, late ‘70s.
Black and white photograph of Prince taken by Robert Whitman near the "Music Wall" mural on the side of the Schmitt Music building in downtown Minneapolis, late ‘70s. Robert Whitman

This month, Prince would have celebrated his 65th birthday. That's why this week on Transmission, we're going to hear nothing but gems from the legend — all in the order they were released. We'll kick things off with his 1978 debut album and see how many we can get through. Join me as we celebrate a true genius and the work he left us.

Program playlist

Gallery: Prince murals
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Mural
The Current's Purple Rain mural on the side of Best Pawn in St. Paul.
Leah Garaas / MPR file
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Two children play in front of the Prince mural
Two children play in front of the Prince mural behind the Chanhassen Cinema on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Chanhassen, Minn.
Kerem Yücel | MPR News
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Prince Mural Block Party
Lights illuminate a mural of Prince at the Purple Block Party on Thursday, June 2, 2022. The event marked the official unveiling of a 100-foot mural dedicated to the hometown icon and musician.
Tim Evans for MPR News