Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ at 40: A kooky, funky ode to the magic of life "Purple Rain" has been essential and definitive since it debuted 40 years ago, and we're all just perpetually basking in ...

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented ...

The playwright also saw the Purple Rain movie as very much in the stage musical tradition. “He wrote the Apollonia 6 songs and Dez Dickerson’s song,” he says.

The playwright also saw the Purple Rain movie as very much in the stage musical tradition. “He wrote the Apollonia 6 songs and Dez Dickerson’s song,” he says.

In honor of its 40th anniversary, Prince’s “Purple Rain” will return to select theaters on July 3. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection But then there was the music, which was nothing ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Fans from across the globe are in Minneapolis to celebrate Prince and his music. On this 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain," fans were treated to a candid interview with one of ...