40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince's band remembers how the movie came together
Briefly

Prince challenged The Revolution with an idea for 'Purple Rain' during a rehearsal, leading to the iconic guitar chords intro. Wendy Melvoin's mournful cascade set the stage for the song's success.
'Purple Rain' emerged as the anthemic climax for the successful movie of the same name, symbolizing Prince's rise as a pop music superstar, breaking barriers in the music world.
The idea of putting Prince's songs in a film was inspired by MTV's success in music videos. The Revolution, led by Prince, took the opportunity to showcase their music in 'Purple Rain' for a bigger cultural impact.
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