Prince in the Studio (1975-1995)

by Jake Brown

Overview

Offering an inside look into the multigenerational career of a funk-pop superstar, this definitive, exciting study of Prince s musical catalog grants behind-the-scenes access to the writing and recording details behind such massively successful albums as Diamonds and Pearls, and Purple Rain. From the Purple One s preteen mastery of the piano and guitar to his proficiency with 31 musical instruments at the time of his record deal when he was merely 19 and proceeding through the 1980s when he was one of the biggest stars on the planet, this retrospective features interviews with former band members, studio engineers, and childhood friends to form the most complete document of Prince s creative endeavors to date. The full stories behind such hit songs as Little Red Corvette, When Doves Cry, and Kiss are included, plus additional facts to help round out this fascinating exploration into the exciting, influential, and sexualized hybrid of rock, pop, and funk that can be exclusively attributed to the artist known as Prince.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158324437
Publisher:	Amber Communications Group, Inc.
Publication date:	04/22/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

published
books, including Heart: in the Studio, Prince: in the Studio, Rick
Rubin: in the Studio, Dr. Dre: In the Studio; Suge Knight: The Rise, Fall
and Rise of Death Row Records; 50 Cent: No Holds Barred; Biggie Smalls:
Ready to Die; Tupac: In the Studio (authorized by the estate); as well as
titles on Kanye West, R. Kelly, Jay Z, the Black Eyed Peas, and non-hip
hop titles including Red Hot Chili Peppers: In the Studio, Motley Crue:
In the Studio, ‘Alice in Chains: in the Studio’ and the Behind the Boards
Rock Producers Anthology Series.
Brown was also a contributing author in Rick James’ recently published
autobiography, Memoirs of Rick James: Confessions of a Super Freak, and
in February 2008, appeared as the official biographer of record on Fuse
TV’s Live Through This: Nikki Sixx TV special. He has received additional
coverage/press in national publications including: USA TODAY, MTV.
com, Vibe, Publishers Weekly, etc.
Brown is also owner of the hard rock label Versailles Records, distributed
nationally by Big Daddy Music/MVD Distribution. The company is
celebrating its 10th anniversary in business this year.