The Sly Stone and Prince Collaboration That Nearly But Never WasThe Sly Stone and Prince Collaboration That Nearly But Never WasRumors abounded in late '80s, and two subsequent tracks hinted at what could have been.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Prince Helped Warrant's CareerHow Prince Helped Warrant's CareerHe paid the party-rockers to record a demo for his Paisley Park Records.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Prince’s ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Box Set Adds 47 Unreleased SongsPrince’s ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Box Set Adds 47 Unreleased SongsThe 1991 comeback album gets an eight-disc expansion.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
O'Connor's Other Prince CoverO'Connor's Other Prince CoverShe vowed to never record another one of his songs, but decades later she relented. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Out-of-Print Prince: 16 Albums and Videos That Need RereleasingOut-of-Print Prince: 16 Albums and Videos That Need RereleasingMany of these audio and video projects were released in only now-outdated formats. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Prince Once Invited Shania Twain to Make the ‘Next “Rumours” Album’Prince Once Invited Shania Twain to Make the ‘Next “Rumours” Album’Country star was in the middle of a divorce from producer Mutt Lange when she got a call asking her to record a Fleetwood Mac-like LP at Paisley Park.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Song Prince Refused to Let Elvis Costello SingThe Song Prince Refused to Let Elvis Costello SingBritish artist was forced to take a new direction and ended up with something he "liked better."Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Night Ranger ‘Pissed the Crap’ Out of Prince at the AMAsWhen Night Ranger ‘Pissed the Crap’ Out of Prince at the AMAsBand was given strict rules ... and broke them all. Corey IrwinCorey IrwinMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Eddie Van Halen and Prince Gear Stolen From Storage LockerEddie Van Halen and Prince Gear Stolen From Storage LockerItems include Marshall cabinets reportedly used by Van Halen on '80s tours and by Prince on '90s studio recordings.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’Heartbreakers leader had key 'Purple Rain' moment on his mind when he completed a track Stevie Nicks abandoned.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty