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Prince “Let’s Go Crazy” with guest Bashir Salahuddin

One Song

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The Influence of 'The Revolution' and Prince's Heroes

This chapter explores the formation of 'The Revolution' and its impact on Prince's sound. It discusses Prince's admiration for multi-gender bands like Sly and the Family Stone and Fleetwood Mac, and how he incorporated elements of rock, funk, and pop into his own music. The chapter also delves into Prince's personal experiences and funny stories, such as the time his keyboards went missing on tour and were later returned by Rick James, who had used them to play on the song Super Freak.

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