The Latest Breaking News from Wendy Melvoin

“It doesn't matter what bass Wendy plays because it's just always going to sound like Wendy”

The heart-rending heights of Prince’s most affecting piece of music were conjured largely on the spot, during a now mythical performance

For the first time ever, fans can stay in the actual Purple Rain house in celebration of the film’s 40th annivesary

Brown Mark and Bobby Z. cast their minds back to what it was like playing a show on the Purple Rain tour

“We needed him to conduct, so it's a little hard”

You can hear Parks on Josie, Haitian Divorce, Change the World, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and innumerable other songs – here, the guitarist unpacks the gear and recording sessions that forged them

The first thing you hear is a familiar voice over the sound of thousands of screaming fans. “Hello, Syracuse and the world. My name is Prince and I’ve come to play with you.” The Purple One soon arrives, rising up through the stage — wearing an animal print jumpsuit with…

A reworked and re-released concert that captures Prince & The Revolution at their peak is coming next month