Prince

Lives of the Musicians

by Jason Draper

His name was Prince, and he was funky. He was also inspiring, infuriating, visionary and otherworldly. Channelling contradictions in search of his own unique truth, he eventually changed his name to an unpronounceable glyph that merged the male and female symbols in an outward expression of his inner dualities. Gifted with the ability to play almost every instrument on his records, and shifting between musical styles as much as he switched-up his looks, he refused to acknowledge boundaries. Instead, he brought opposing forces together in a life-long quest to reconcile a dirty mind with a love for God. In doing so, the mini Minneapolis genius became a world-conquering icon whose towering legacy continues to shape pop culture.

Genres: Music

208 pages, Hardcover

Published November 16, 2021

Reviews

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[James G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty solid read, and discography of sorts. Makes you (re)excited about the later albums. I got this as a gift-a good one! Read it on the plane in one sitting 💜

[Miles Hamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but great, like its subject matter.