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Kimberly Arland
February 1, 2019
Kimberly Arland remembers her “season” of friendship.
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Leisl AuVante
August 2, 2019
Leisl AuVante, Model and Actress, “Gangster Glam”
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Atlanta Bliss
February 7, 2020
Atlanta Bliss, the first trumpeter ever to play alongside Prince, shares thoughts on his years with the musical superstar. Through his reflections, we gain insight into a question often asked when it comes to celebrity life: Is really ever possible to go home again?
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James “Jaybe” Bryant
September 20, 2019
James Anthony Bryant, who spent several years working security for Prince, remembers his time with the artist.
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Lisa Chamblee
May 10, 2019
Chronicling free spirit Lisa Chamblee’s bold journey from IPR to Paisley Park and beyond
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Kat Dyson
March 15, 2019
How Prince’s Words of Wisdom Continue to Guide Kat Dyson in Both Music and Life
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Estaire Godinez
June 27, 2019
Estaire Godinez opens up about her multicultural musical upbringing, the art of languages, and how Prince gave her a pass on the dress code at Paisley Park.
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Dave Hampton
June 15, 2019
How Dave Hampton Restored Prince’s Legendary Studios and Assembled a Team of Skilled Engineers that Helped Propel His Musical Reascendance from the Musicology era through 20Ten.
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Jerry Hubbard JR
February 22, 2019
How a young Jerry Hubbard JR witnessed the birth of the Minneapolis sound and was determined to become a part of it
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Sam Jennings (Pt. 1)
March 2, 2019
Sam Jennings recalls how Prince’s hi-tech vision helped remake the industry and better connect artists and fans
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Shane T. Keller
April 12, 2019
How Shane T. Keller realized his destiny at Paisley Park
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Karen Lee
August 30, 2019
Public Relations Guru Karen Lee Reflects on her Time Working for Prince… Whether it was on the road, inside Paisley Park, or Beyond
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Peggy McCreary
July 12, 2019
Peggy McCreary Reminisces About Recording Prince and the Front Row Seat from which She Watched Him Conquer the 80s
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Scott McCullough
February 15, 2019
How one small ad changed the direction of Scott McCullough’s life
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Jeff Munson
February 8, 2019
Jeff Munson reminisces on his time at Paisley Park
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Michael B. Nelson
August 16, 2019
Michael B. Nelson, Producer/Arranger/Trombonist and Leader of The Hornheads
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Cassandra O'Neal (Pt. 1)
March 29, 2019
Cassandra O’Neal’s Paisley Journey from Prince Fan to Piano Prodigy to Professor
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Steve Parke
February 1, 2019
Fellow PRN Alum, Stacia Lang, sat down with Steve for this Spotlight Q&A:
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St. Paul Peterson (Pt. 1)
January 11, 2019
For local legend St. Paul Peterson… Nothing Compares 2 Prince
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St. Paul Peterson (Pt. 2)
February 1, 2019
Interviewed by writer: Tony Kiene
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Craig Rice
January 10, 2020
Filmmaker and Entertainment Executive Craig Laurence Rice Reminisces on his Time in the Purple Universe and all that Prince did for Him
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Susan Rogers
October 11, 2019
Susan Rogers Reflects upon her Lifelong Journey in Music, What it was Like to Watch a 'Genius at Work,' and Her Personal Vow to lift up Prince's Legacy at Every Turn
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Taja Sevelle
May 24, 2019
One-time Prince protégée Taja Sevelle talks about the early years, her new passion (“putting out art that is mindful”), and a lifelong friendship with Minnesota’s Purple Yoda (“It really changed my life”).
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Michelle Streitz
March 22, 2019
How artist Michelle Streitz realized a dream and contributed to the aesthetic vision of the Sign ‘ THe Times / Lovesexy Era
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