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A fascinating, authoritative biography of one of the most commercial, controversial, and influential musicians of all time
In his three decades of recording, Prince has had nearly thirty albums hit the Billboard Top 100. He is the only artist since the Beatles to have a number one album, movie, and single at the same time. Prince's trajectory-from a teenage unknown in Minneapolis to an idol and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer-has won him millions of adoring fans.
Prince is the first book to give full treatment to this thirty-year career of epic proportions. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince's rise from anonymity in the late 70s, to his leap to stardom in the 80s, to his reemergence in the twenty-first century as both an artistic icon and a star maker. Ro chronicles the music, showing how Prince and his albums helped define and inspire a generation. Along the way, Prince confronted labels, fostered other young talents, and took ownership of his music, making a profound mark on the entertainment industry and pop culture.
In this authoritative biography, Ro digs deep to reveal the man behind some of the most important music of our time. Title Info. Excerpt Lets Go Crazy (Prince) Part One: The Rise. Chapter 1. This Thing Called Life
Chapter 2. Don't Make Me Black
Chapter 3. Everybody Out
Chapter 4. Private Joy
Chapter 5. I May Not Be a Star
Chapter 6. All the Things People Say
Chapter 7. Parties Weren't Meant to Last
Chapter 8. Be Glad That You Are Free
Chapter 9. You Say You Want a Leader
Chapter 10. Don't Make Me Lose My Mind
Chapter 11. Everybody Can't Be on Top
Chapter 12. Another Lonely Christmas
Part Two: The Reign. Chapter 13.
Chapter 14. International Lover
Chapter 15. At Least You Got Friends
Chapter 16. Life Ain't Always the Way
Chapter 17. Gotta Broken Heart Again
Chapter 18. Don't Die without Knowing
Chapter 19. We All Have Our Problems
Chapter 20. . Dead on It
Chapter 21. There's Always a Rainbow
Chapter 22. I Ain't Got No Money
Chapter 23. A Space to Fill
Chapter 24. Pardon Me for Living
Part Three: The Retreat. Chapter 25. Lolita
Chapter 26. Release It
Chapter 27. Girls and Boys
Chapter 28. Watch Them Fall
Chapter 29. My Name Is Prince
Chapter 30. Money Don't Matter Tonight
Chapter 31. Take My Fame
Chapter 32. Unspeakable
Chapter 33. Undertaker
Chapter 34. What's This Strange Relationship?
Chapter 35. Old Friends for Sale
Chapter 36. Sometimes It Snows in April
Chapter 37. See You in the Purple Rain
Part Four: The Return. Chapter 38.
Chapter 39. Silly Game
Chapter 40. It's Gonna Be Lonely
Chapter 41. The Dawn
Chapter 42. A Certifiable Legend
Chapter 43. Everything and Nothing
Chapter 44. Play in the Sunshine
Chapter 45. Baby I'm a Star
Chapter 46. This Friendship Had to End
Chapter 47. Life Can Be So Nice
Epilogue
"Capturing the essence of a constantly evolving artist like the massively successful Prince is no easy task, but music journalist and biographer Ro's look at the man behind the curtain is a worthy effort…This solid biography gives fans a peek at a complicated talent."
"Did ten years of researching the enigmatic Prince pay off? You bet…It's surprising that nobody has delivered a noteworthy Prince bio-until now. Veteran journalist Ro spent a decade researching this book-which shouldn't surprise Prince's fans, as the man is notoriously private-and it was worth it, as he was able to get vital information, opinions, and anecdotes from Prince's close and not-so-close associates…The author has an obvious affection for Prince's work, but he maintains enough objectivity to be credible. An energetic, detailed balance of reportage and criticism about an icon of his era."
"Prince Rogers Nelson's three decades in the music business make for an original tale in this era of corporate, American Idol-style pop stars. His rise and fall and rise is that of an artist who has followe
In his three decades of recording, Prince has had nearly thirty albums hit the Billboard Top 100. He is the only artist since the Beatles to have a number one album, movie, and single at the same time. Prince's trajectory-from a teenage unknown in Minneapolis to an idol and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer-has won him millions of adoring fans.
Prince is the first book to give full treatment to this thirty-year career of epic proportions. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince's rise from anonymity in the late 70s, to his leap to stardom in the 80s, to his reemergence in the twenty-first century as both an artistic icon and a star maker. Ro chronicles the music, showing how Prince and his albums helped define and inspire a generation. Along the way, Prince confronted labels, fostered other young talents, and took ownership of his music, making a profound mark on the entertainment industry and pop culture.
In this authoritative biography, Ro digs deep to reveal the man behind some of the most important music of our time. Title Info. Excerpt Lets Go Crazy (Prince) Part One: The Rise. Chapter 1. This Thing Called Life
Chapter 2. Don't Make Me Black
Chapter 3. Everybody Out
Chapter 4. Private Joy
Chapter 5. I May Not Be a Star
Chapter 6. All the Things People Say
Chapter 7. Parties Weren't Meant to Last
Chapter 8. Be Glad That You Are Free
Chapter 9. You Say You Want a Leader
Chapter 10. Don't Make Me Lose My Mind
Chapter 11. Everybody Can't Be on Top
Chapter 12. Another Lonely Christmas
Part Two: The Reign. Chapter 13.
Chapter 14. International Lover
Chapter 15. At Least You Got Friends
Chapter 16. Life Ain't Always the Way
Chapter 17. Gotta Broken Heart Again
Chapter 18. Don't Die without Knowing
Chapter 19. We All Have Our Problems
Chapter 20. . Dead on It
Chapter 21. There's Always a Rainbow
Chapter 22. I Ain't Got No Money
Chapter 23. A Space to Fill
Chapter 24. Pardon Me for Living
Part Three: The Retreat. Chapter 25. Lolita
Chapter 26. Release It
Chapter 27. Girls and Boys
Chapter 28. Watch Them Fall
Chapter 29. My Name Is Prince
Chapter 30. Money Don't Matter Tonight
Chapter 31. Take My Fame
Chapter 32. Unspeakable
Chapter 33. Undertaker
Chapter 34. What's This Strange Relationship?
Chapter 35. Old Friends for Sale
Chapter 36. Sometimes It Snows in April
Chapter 37. See You in the Purple Rain
Part Four: The Return. Chapter 38.
Chapter 39. Silly Game
Chapter 40. It's Gonna Be Lonely
Chapter 41. The Dawn
Chapter 42. A Certifiable Legend
Chapter 43. Everything and Nothing
Chapter 44. Play in the Sunshine
Chapter 45. Baby I'm a Star
Chapter 46. This Friendship Had to End
Chapter 47. Life Can Be So Nice
Epilogue
"Capturing the essence of a constantly evolving artist like the massively successful Prince is no easy task, but music journalist and biographer Ro's look at the man behind the curtain is a worthy effort…This solid biography gives fans a peek at a complicated talent."
"Did ten years of researching the enigmatic Prince pay off? You bet…It's surprising that nobody has delivered a noteworthy Prince bio-until now. Veteran journalist Ro spent a decade researching this book-which shouldn't surprise Prince's fans, as the man is notoriously private-and it was worth it, as he was able to get vital information, opinions, and anecdotes from Prince's close and not-so-close associates…The author has an obvious affection for Prince's work, but he maintains enough objectivity to be credible. An energetic, detailed balance of reportage and criticism about an icon of his era."
"Prince Rogers Nelson's three decades in the music business make for an original tale in this era of corporate, American Idol-style pop stars. His rise and fall and rise is that of an artist who has followe