As fans, friends, and family members mourn Prince’s passing today, many are also celebrating the iconic musician’s influential career.
It’s a career that, since the 1970s, earned him four Billboard 200 No. 1s, 20 gold, platinum, and multiplatinum plaques, and several No. 1 singles, including “When Doves Cry,” “Little Red Corvette,” and “Let’s Go Crazy.”
Through his heralded work, the Purple One also garnered immense respect from the music world whether it was behind the mic, keyboards, drums, or guitar. By genre-bending, he also got love for his work in everything from rock and pop to funk and R&B.
Celebrate the genius of Prince with our #PurplePlaylist, which also includes other beloved classics, from “1999” and “The Beautiful Ones” to “Darling Nikki” and “I Would Die 4 U.”