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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=649 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:02:01 -0400 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:17:19 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=649 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/i-used-to-fine-them-now-i-just-threaten-them-with-fines-prince-demanded-michael-jordan-level-discipline-from-his-band https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/i-used-to-fine-them-now-i-just-threaten-them-with-fines-prince-demanded-michael-jordan-level-discipline-from-his-band Retrospective: "I want them to realize that music is important to all of us, you know, and it can't be disrespected."]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 09:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/prince-called-purple-rain-just-a-time-period-he-never-wanted-to-outdo-i-dont-want-to-beat-that-guy https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/prince-called-purple-rain-just-a-time-period-he-never-wanted-to-outdo-i-dont-want-to-beat-that-guy Retrospective: "The Beatles were never going to capture what they did in the beginning if they continued working."]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 04:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/prince-worried-it-sounded-like-journey-but-purple-rain-proved-every-concern-wrong-185402 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/prince-worried-it-sounded-like-journey-but-purple-rain-proved-every-concern-wrong-185402 Features: Despite his worries, Prince was persuaded by Jonathan Cain that there's no ownership over four chords. "Purple Rain" made history as one of the greatest songs of all time. ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:45:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/prince-was-convinced-that-this-funk-album-was-evil-so-much-that-he-tried-to-destroy-already-pressed-records-183650 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/prince-was-convinced-that-this-funk-album-was-evil-so-much-that-he-tried-to-destroy-already-pressed-records-183650 Features: The greatest Thanksgiving story ever told.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:37:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/hes-like-oh-youre-not-supposed-to-be-in-here-prince-got-really-upset-when-his-guitarist-caught-him-playing-through-his-gear https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/hes-like-oh-youre-not-supposed-to-be-in-here-prince-got-really-upset-when-his-guitarist-caught-him-playing-through-his-gear Music News: "I even walked in once and saw him – caught him – playing through my gear, and he got really upset [chuckles]."]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:57:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nobody-got-it-but-he-just-knew-was-one-of-princes-biggest-hits-a-last-minute-add-on https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nobody-got-it-but-he-just-knew-was-one-of-princes-biggest-hits-a-last-minute-add-on Music News: "So management, band members, friends ,family, other music, nobody got it."]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:55:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/he-did-it-by-being-himself-this-prince-album-changed-modern-music-a-lot-more-than-you-think-heres-how-177251 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/he-did-it-by-being-himself-this-prince-album-changed-modern-music-a-lot-more-than-you-think-heres-how-177251 Features: Style, Sex, and Synths: How Prince brought pop music into a brave new age.]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:06:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/one_of_princes_finest_guitars_is_going_on_auction_and_this_is_how_much_this_t-style_is_expected_to_fetch.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/one_of_princes_finest_guitars_is_going_on_auction_and_this_is_how_much_this_t-style_is_expected_to_fetch.html Gear: The instrument became known for its appearance in the "America" video.]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:08:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_once_recorded_an_incredible_cover_of_michael_jackson_classic_but_deleted_it_immediately_his_collaborator_sheila_e_says.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_once_recorded_an_incredible_cover_of_michael_jackson_classic_but_deleted_it_immediately_his_collaborator_sheila_e_says.html Music News: "He erased the whole thing. Right there."]]> Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:17:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/princes_cloud_3_guitar_has_been_sold_at_auction_it_obviously_fetched_an_impressive_price.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/princes_cloud_3_guitar_has_been_sold_at_auction_it_obviously_fetched_an_impressive_price.html Gear: The guitar was first sold in 2005 by Christie's for around $8,144, much less than its new price.]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:50:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/author_speaks_up_on_the_state_of_princes_vault_at_one_point_no_one_even_knew_how_to_get_in_there.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/author_speaks_up_on_the_state_of_princes_vault_at_one_point_no_one_even_knew_how_to_get_in_there.html Music News: "They said they even smelled like a kind of acidic smell in the air, which could indicate that some things were starting to deteriorate."]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 10:23:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/an_unexpected_artist_influenced_princes_purple_rain_author_reveals.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/an_unexpected_artist_influenced_princes_purple_rain_author_reveals.html Music News: "It's these voicings that paint this beautiful tapestry of colors."]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 12:39:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/princes_cloud_3_guitar_going_up_for_auction_this_is_the_expected_price.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/princes_cloud_3_guitar_going_up_for_auction_this_is_the_expected_price.html Gear: The guitar saw heavy use on multiple tours, before a lucky fan won it in a radio promo.]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 19:56:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/4_facts_about_prince_you_may_have_not_known-164058 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/4_facts_about_prince_you_may_have_not_known-164058 Features: A UG deep dive into one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. ]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:15:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bassist_tal_wilkenfeld_opens_up_on_working_with_prince_nobody_makes_records_like_that_anymore.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bassist_tal_wilkenfeld_opens_up_on_working_with_prince_nobody_makes_records_like_that_anymore.html Music News: "Everyone wants to edit and edit and re-record, and this and that."]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:25:48 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/was_prince_really_good_at_basketball-160960 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/was_prince_really_good_at_basketball-160960 Features: Are the legends true?]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2024 11:07:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_prince_helped_save_taylor_acoustic_guitars-158914 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/how_prince_helped_save_taylor_acoustic_guitars-158914 Features: Who made acoustic guitars cool?]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:39:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/the_story_of_princes_very_unique_g1_psg_custom_guitar_as_explained_by_its_builder.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/the_story_of_princes_very_unique_g1_psg_custom_guitar_as_explained_by_its_builder.html Interviews: A UG Exclusive Interview with the builder, Simon Farmer.]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:38:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_princes_model_c_guitar-156715 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_of_princes_model_c_guitar-156715 Features: A gift from a princess to a Prince.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:45:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bassist_reveals_what_prince_was_really_like_to_work_with_names_one_important_skill_he_needed_to_have_in_his_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bassist_reveals_what_prince_was_really_like_to_work_with_names_one_important_skill_he_needed_to_have_in_his_band.html Music News: "Prince was very specific about what he wanted."]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:20:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_untold_story_of_how_one_stage_crew_worker_saved_princes_super_bowl_performance-151490 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_untold_story_of_how_one_stage_crew_worker_saved_princes_super_bowl_performance-151490 Features: A story of stage crew heroics at on the biggest stage.]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 07:34:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_thought_that_prince_hated_his_playing_but_heres_what_prince_really_thought_of_nuno.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/nuno_bettencourt_thought_that_prince_hated_his_playing_but_heres_what_prince_really_thought_of_nuno.html Music News: "And by the way, I've never told that story to anybody until today."]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:37:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_estate_denies_sinad_oconnor_rights_to_use_nothing_compares_2_u_on_documentary.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_estate_denies_sinad_oconnor_rights_to_use_nothing_compares_2_u_on_documentary.html Music News: "Nothing Compares" is a new film centered on the controversial singer.]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/engineer_reveals_how_very_tough_boss_prince_treated_his_employees_it_was_a_control_thing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/engineer_reveals_how_very_tough_boss_prince_treated_his_employees_it_was_a_control_thing.html Music News: "He could be very hard on people… he'd focus on one person that he didn't think was doing the job and he'd let 'em have it..."]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:07:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_was_not_fun_to_hang_out_with_thats_for_damn_sure_manager_says.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/prince_was_not_fun_to_hang_out_with_thats_for_damn_sure_manager_says.html Music News: "Prince was very antisocial; he felt awkward in social situations."]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2022 23:29:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bonnie_raitt_reveals_prince_sampled_her_slide_guitar_for_his_hit_song_cream.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bonnie_raitt_reveals_prince_sampled_her_slide_guitar_for_his_hit_song_cream.html Music News: The 1991 track was included on the album "Diamonds and Pearls".]]> Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-assistant_says_prince_was_misquoted_about_foo_fighters_cover_reveals_what_prince_really_thought.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-assistant_says_prince_was_misquoted_about_foo_fighters_cover_reveals_what_prince_really_thought.html Music News: Prince was thought not to be a fan of the Foo Fighters' cover of his "Darling Nikki" at first, but his former assistant reveals otherwise.]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:48:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_bonnie_raitt_explains_what_prince_was_really_like_reveals_why_she_ended_up_not_doing_a_collab_with_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_bonnie_raitt_explains_what_prince_was_really_like_reveals_why_she_ended_up_not_doing_a_collab_with_him.html Music News: "He's very shy," Bonnie said.]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:14:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jack_whites_third_man_records_has_plans_to_issue_previously_unreleased_prince_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jack_whites_third_man_records_has_plans_to_issue_previously_unreleased_prince_album.html Music News: "Camille" was recorded in 1986, but never saw the light of day.]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:24:16 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ug_exclusive_we_interview_the_man_who_built_guitar_prince_used_in_purple_rain_dave_rusan.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/ug_exclusive_we_interview_the_man_who_built_guitar_prince_used_in_purple_rain_dave_rusan.html Interviews: The luthier discusses the iconic guitar and the legal action taken against him by Paisley Park Records.]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:17:19 -0500