The Purple Rain effect didn’t just extend to Prince and the Revolution. Music from other artists featured in the film, like The Time and Apollonia 6, all had hits on the radio and MTV that year.

After the third chorus, he’s singing ‘in the purple…’ and then he pointed at me, which was the cue to take the solo," says guitarist Donna Grantis ...

In the 1980s, Prince and his iconic album “Purple Rain” brought R&B and funk to the masses. For Black History Month, we’re going through the decades and discussing artists who shaped popular music.

Apollonia 6, to the obvious dismay of "The Kid". Will The Kid take the top spot? Sign ? The Times ~ Music legend Prince and his band perform 13 numbers, most of them from his double album ...

Grantis was the co-lead guitarist in Prince’s final band, 3rdeyegirl, and was asked to take the solo on the spot ...

The album, Prince's first No. 1 ... as themselves including members of The Revolution, The Time and Apollonia 6. Purple Rain is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time by many publications.

Joel King has seen life through a camera lens. A long-time Hollywood cinematographer, King has worked on several films throughout his career, including one with a strong Minnesota connection.

This film is a semi-autobiographical account of the rock star formerly known as Prince.