Prince's 'Purple Rain' Turns 25
On this momentous anniversary, we take a look at what other musicians have said about Prince's wide-reaching influence.
Read About Stars Celebrating Prince on Spinner.comBorn: Minneapolis, MN, 1958
Years Active: 1981-2007
Influenced by: Santana, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Eddie Hazel, Chic, Jackie Wilson, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Sly & the Family Stone, Michael Henderson, Parliament, Funkadelic, James Brown, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Gap Band, Larry Graham
Genre: Rock & Alternative
Biography: Few artists have created a body of work as rich and varied as Prince. During the '80s, he emerged as one of the most ...
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