Anniversaries

'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' was shaping up like a throwback – then Arista Records' Clive Davis had an idea.

Many liked the music and performances, but felt Prince made a mistake by also serving as the writer and director.

Songs “Uncle Sam” and “Paris 1798430” addressed the plight of African Americans in the U.S.

He started to transform into a world-beating '80s phenom on this transitional fourth album.

Third album is charm for legend in the making.

Their short but strikingly productive tenure coincided with his meteoric rise to fame.

After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.

Debut album from Prince's girl-group side project sprang from the end of Vanity 6.

The musicians collaborated five years ago, well before Lizzo's ascent to stardom.

This comeback coincided with another career plot twist: A new contract with his old nemesis, Warner Bros.