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.”](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612589972654.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612585533684.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
3. Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.
![Prince’s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612580372622.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/08/14377424138521.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/03/14501033511805.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
6. Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.
![Prince was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612584219948.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612584809257.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612584935952.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
9. Family and friends called Prince “Skipper” as a kid.
![Family and friends called Prince “Skipper” as a kid.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612587012356.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612590263272.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
11. Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.
![Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612602054328.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
12. Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.
![Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612603132466.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
13. In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering “Kiss.”
![In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering “Kiss.”](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14612602391365.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
14. In 2013, Prince performed at “Star Wars” director George Lucas’ wedding.
![In 2013, Prince performed at “Star Wars” director George Lucas’ wedding.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/146125787872431.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/146125852346341.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14613437468368.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.”](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14613419040928.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14613508961117.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
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.](https://ioneglobalgrind.staging.go.ione.nyc/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/05/14616943724888.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)