Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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Wendy + Lisa Look Back on Prince’s ‘Sometimes It Snows in April’
In a new excerpt from an upcoming oral history, the duo revisit the session that bore one of Prince's most emotional ballads.
25 Times Prince Crossed Paths With Rock’s Biggest Stars
Ask a musician if they've got a Prince story to tell and they just might surprise you.
5 Years Ago: Prince Makes His Final Public Appearance
"Wait a few days before you waste any prayers," the singer allegedly said, just four days before his death.
The Perfectly Weird Way Peter Frampton Met Prince: Exclusive
They ran into one another after the guitarist performed with David Bowie at Minnesota's St. Paul Civic Center.
Prince’s ‘The Truth’ Album Set for First-Ever Vinyl Release
The 1998 accompaniment to 'Crystal Ball' will also be released for the first time on vinyl for Record Store Day 2021.
Paisley Park Honoring Prince With Free Fan Visits to Atrium
On the fifth anniversary of his death, musician's ashes will be on display to public.
Prince’s Guitar, ‘Purple Rain’ Shirt and More Up for Auction
One of Prince's signature 'Cloud' guitars is now available, along with various outfits and autographed items.
Did Prince Get Away with Swearing on ‘Saturday Night Live?’
A cast member who definitely used the word that same night got fired.
When the Traveling Wilburys Tried to Write a Prince Song
An inspired Bob Dylan led the band to record "Dirty World" for its first album.
10 Coolest Prince Super Bowl Stories
We take a look at ten of the most memorable moments surrounding Prince's extraordinary 2007 Super Bowl performance.