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Featuring insights on even more groundbreaking recording sessions, rehearsals, and sound checks, the expanded edition of Duane Tudahl's award-winning book pulls back the paisley curtain to reveal the untold story of Prince's rise from cult favorite to the biggest rock star on the planet.

His journey is meticulously documented through…

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1 author picked Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As a musician and a fan of bands, I love the creative process of how songs are written and recorded. I’m obsessed with the big and small decisions that musicians, producers, and engineers make in crafting the songs that became part of my Gen X musical landscape. As a fan of Prince’s 80s albums Purple Rain and Around The World In A Day, Duane Tudahl has accomplished the nearly impossible. 

He’s packed his 555-page book with all the details I crave, detailing how Prince wrote, recorded, and collaborated with his band with never-before-heard stories. Tudahl has uncovered hidden truths…

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