Billy Mann talks about discovering Purple Rain at 15 and how Prince's "When Doves Cry" shaped him. He reflects on Prince's death and what the album meant during his formative years.
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April 26, 2025
So the album we're here to talk about today that changed your life is.
Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution.
How old are you when this album comes into your life?
15. I was starting to figure out that I didn't fit in. I was weird. I was into music. Purple Rain was like the perfect storm of awesome at the perfect time.
How did Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution change your life?
The first time I heard When Doves Cry, I felt.
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