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19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

1. Prince wrote his first song at age 7. He titled it “Funk Machine.”

Prince wrote his first song at age 7. He titled it “Funk Machine.” Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

2. Prince once sued Adobe Photoshop to prevent fans from altering his photos. Unfortunately, he lost.

Prince once sued Adobe Photoshop to prevent fans from altering his photos. Unfortunately, he lost. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

3. Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.

Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

4. The “Purple Rain” soundtrack spent 24 weeks at number one on Billboard.

The “Purple Rain” soundtrack spent 24 weeks at number one on Billboard. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

5. Michael Jackson’s “Bad” was supposed to be a duet with Prince.

Michael Jackson’s “Bad” was supposed to be a duet with Prince. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

6. Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.

Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

7. In 1980, when John Lennon was murdered, Prince was only a few blocks away.

In 1980, when John Lennon was murdered, Prince was only a few blocks away. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

8. Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks was supposed to write “Purple Rain,” but couldn’t handle the pressure.

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks was supposed to write “Purple Rain,” but couldn’t handle the pressure. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

9. Family and friends called Prince “Skipper” as a kid.

Family and friends called Prince “Skipper” as a kid. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

10. In 1984, Prince not only had the number one movie in the country, but also the number one single & album.

In 1984, Prince not only had the number one movie in the country, but also the number one single & album. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

11. Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.

Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

12. Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.

Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

13. In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering “Kiss.”

In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering “Kiss.” Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

14. In 2013, Prince performed at “Star Wars” director George Lucas’ wedding.

In 2013, Prince performed at “Star Wars” director George Lucas’ wedding. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

15. The movie “Purple Rain” cost $7 million to make and grossed over $69 million.

The movie “Purple Rain” cost $7 million to make and grossed over $69 million. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

16. Prince scrapped his 1987 album “The Black Album” just days before its release.

Prince scrapped his 1987 album “The Black Album” just days before its release. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

17. Prince penned The Bangles’ “Manic Monday” and Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For U.”

Prince penned The Bangles’ “Manic Monday” and Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For U.” Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

18. Prince’s dad once had a band called Prince Rogers Jazz Trio.

Prince’s dad once had a band called Prince Rogers Jazz Trio. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

19. Prince sent Janelle Monae a singing telegram asking for a copy of her “The Electric Lady” album.

Prince sent Janelle Monae a singing telegram asking for a copy of her “The Electric Lady” album. Source:false

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc

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