Featuring insights on even more groundbreaking recording sessions, rehearsals, and sound checks, the expanded edition of Duane Tudahl's award-winning book pulls back the paisley curtain to reveal the untold story of Prince’s rise from cult favorite to the biggest rock star on the planet. His journey is meticulously documented through detailed accounts of his time secluded behind the doors of the recording studio as well as his days on tour. With unprecedented access to the musicians, singers, and studio engineers who knew Prince best, including members of the Revolution and the Time, Duane Tudahl weaves an intimate saga of an eccentric genius and the people and events who helped shape the groundbreaking music he created. From Sunset Sound Studios’ daily recording logs and the Warner Bros. vault of information, Tudahl uncovers hidden truths about the origins of songs such as “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Raspberry Beret” and also reveals never-before-published details about Prince’s unreleased outtakes. This definitive chronicle of Prince’s creative brilliance during 1983 and 1984 provides a new experience of the Purple Rain album as an integral part of Prince’s life and the lives of those closest to him.

"5 Stars. Hands-down, the most exhaustive study of the most crucial period in Prince’s career. The next volume can’t come soon enough." - Record Collector

"Die-hards and casual Prince fans, alike, will find the book to be a worthy contribution to an already vast body of knowledge." - The Huffington Post

"This fascinating book offers a portrait of an artist continually seeking to grow creatively and maintain control over his musical identity." - Publishers Weekly

"A revealing behind-the-scenes glimpse of a musical genius. Prince fans will savor the details." - Booklist

"One of the most comprehensive works ever crafted about the Purple One…While there has been a lot written on the Purple Rain era because of its popularity, the genius of this book lies in its attention to detail. Simply put, the work Tudahl has done on this book is astounding. Books like these help keep Prince’s legacy alive and remind us what a special artist he was. Tudahl should be applauded for his exhaustive effort." - True Funk Soldier