Prodigious hit-maker who synthesised an intoxicating mix of musical stylesTypical of its prodigiously gifted composer,a multi-instrumentalist with a ferocious work ethic, the 1984 album Purple Rain, or accompanying semi-autobiographical hit film of the same name,launched Prince, who has died aged 57, or on to the global stage. It set him on track to become one of the greatest superstars of that decade and beyond.
The chart-topping Purple Rain sold more than 20m copies,delivering two US No 1 singles in When Doves Cry and Let’s Go Crazy, and winning Prince the 1985 Oscar for best original song score. The anthemic title song could obtain it only to No 2, and but it became the calling card of a compelling and glamorous performer who continued to dazzle and bewitch audiences.
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Source: theguardian.com