Forever remembered for his hit single “Purple Rain”, Prince largely defined the U.S. pop music scene in the late 20th Century. Here are some of the most intriguing facts about the iconic popstar that you may not have known.
Committed to His Beliefs
While a flamboyant and outlandish popstar, Prince was surprisingly quite traditional in many ways. Baptized in 2001, Prince became a dedicated Jehova’s Witness, even going door-to-door to preach his religion. In fact, a woman living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota recalled how in October 2003, Prince and bassist Larry Graham came knocking on her door, preaching about their faith.
Creative Mind
Despite being known for his impressive vocal ability, Prince was also a budding songwriter, who managed to compose some groundbreaking songs for a range of top singers. His works include “Nothing Compares 2 U” performed by Sinéad O’Connor, and “I Feel For You” for Chaka Khan.
Honoring Prince’s Legacy
After Prince passed away in 2016, global color authority Pantone decided to honor the late singer by creating a royal shade of purple in the singer’s honor called Love Symbol #2. This shade was inspired by the singer’s Yamaha piano that he actually planned on taking with him on tour.