At Sunday night's presidential debate, undecided voter Ken Bone became an instant internet sensation for his distinctive style and his disposable camera. It's now emerged that Bone used to play drums in a Christian rock band — and that he almost brought his sticks to our own fair state. City Pages caught up with St. Paul resident Joshua Burkett, who played in a band called Broken Vessel with Bone.

This was in their native Granite City, Ill. in the early 2000s, when they were both in their late teens. According to Burkett, the band played "Christian pop covers from like the '90s and 2000s, like from DC Talk and Newsboys." Burkett tried to convince Bone to move up to Minnesota, where Burkett was attending North Central University — "I was very close to making Ken a Minnesotan," Burkett says — but ultimately Bone "met his wife and fell in love, so he stayed in Illinois."

Today's Prince news

Paisley Park has been granted temporary permits to open for an additional weekend. Tickets are now on sale for Oct. 13, 15, 21, 22, and 23. Negotiations for the venue to rezoned for permanent reopening are still ongoing with the City of Chanhassen.

On this year's Forbes list of late celebrities whose estates are generating the most income, Prince lands third among musicians — behind Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, who easily leads overall. (NME)

For more Prince news in the lead-up to Thursday's tribute concert, follow our Local Current blog.

Congratulations to Janet Jackson

It's official: Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child, at age 50. "We thank God for our blessing," says Jackson, speaking for herself and husband Wissam Al Mana. (Pitchfork)

Lazarus book announced

The complete script of David Bowie’s Lazarus will be released in book form on Nov. 10. The book will also include all lyrics to songs included in the work of musical theater, as well as an introduction from co-writer Enda Walsh. The musical's original cast album drops Oct. 21. (Pitchfork)

Foo Fighters lawsuit dismissed

A Los Angeles judge has dismissed a suit filed by Foo Fighters against several insurers who the band accused of colluding to reduce payments after Dave Grohl broke his leg last yar and the band had to cancel several shows. (Billboard)

Early Slash guitar goes up for auction

A guitar played by Slash from 1984 to 1987 is up for auction, and the red B.C. Rich Warlock guitar is estimated to fetch $60,000 to $80,000. Slash played the guitar when he auditioned for Poison, and in the early days of Guns N' Roses. (Billboard)

Murs goes for the gold

Starting on Wednesday, Murs embarked on a live-streamed mission to set a world record for longest rap ever. To set the record, the South Central MC had to keep it going for 26 hours. (Rolling Stone)