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Big Screen Debut
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Prince’s iconic and breakthrough film “Purple Rain,” we remember the time.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota’s native’s “Purple Rain” performance in the 1984 rock opera about a young man’s search for artistic accomplishment and love was kinetic and awe-inspiring.
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Musical Genius
Prince performs at the 1985 Grammy Awards, nabbing three awards, including Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals, with his band Revolution, for “Purple Rain;” Best Album of Original Score for TV or Movies, “Purple Rain,” and Prince also took Writing Rhythm and Blues Grammy honors for “I Feel For You,” recorded by Chaka Khan.