Duane Tudahl pulls back the curtain on the details of Prince's rise from cult favorite to unrivaled stardom with the creation and popularization of the Purple Rain album. Firsthand accounts from Prince's friends and colleagues provide unprecedented views of the musical genius's creative process and secretive studio sessions.

Featuring insights on even more groundbreaking recording sessions, rehearsals, and sound checks, this expanded edition reveals the untold story of Prince's rise from cult favorite to the biggest rock star on the planet. Firsthand accounts provide unprecedented views of the musical genius's creative process and secretive studio sessions.