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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

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