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19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.”

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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

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

Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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

6. Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.

Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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

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

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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

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

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

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

19 Surprising Facts About Prince was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.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.

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