Prince's Legacy

Being reminded of someone's death is actually a good thing because death informs life. Leaving a legacy is really about life and living. It helps people decide the kind of life they want to live, and the kind of person they want to be in the world during their lifetime. They also want to have a lasting effect on people so their actions are never forgotten by others for the good of things. Everyday someone is leaving a legacy on the earth before their gone. In many cases, artists who created unforgettable music in the world could’ve had a lasting effect on that person. Playing an instrument or even listening to music can have a toll on your life. It can change how you feel and act towards others. It can change your perspective on the world

Prince first became interested in music at a very young age, and he taught himself how to play the piano, drums, and guitar.His parents broke up when he was about 10, and he and his sister split their time between their parents’ homes. He eventually ran away and moved in with neighbors, the Anderson family. In high school, Prince formed the band Grand Central (later known as Champagne) with André Anderson (who later changed his name to André Cymone) and Morris Day ( A&E Television Network 1-2) Prince started his career in 1978 with the tune ‘Soft and Wet’. He became a major star with the 1979 hit, I Wanna Be Your Lover. He changed his name from Prince to the male-female symbol in 1993 ( Gale Biography in Context 2). When Prince first started his career in the music industry he wasn’t too popular. He revealed that he once wrote the word “slave” on his face because that’s what he was in the music industry he said. He says before Emancipation, he never really had total creative freedom and he regrets that he never owned the master tapes of his big recording such as When Doves Cry, 1999, Controversy and Purple Rain. Those master tapes are owned by Warner Bros. It is customary for record companies to own the master tapes of works recorded on their labels ( Jet 2). Prince once said, “ If you don’t own your master tape, your master owns you. And you might as well write slave on your face too. It’s all about ownership” (Jet 2). Prince knew that blacks must own their businesses and control their career growth. The artist always assured his fans that he is also doing quite well financially. “ I will never be bankrupt,” he declares. “I will never run out of money. I’ve made 20 albums. The money alone will support me...forever. Not to worry.” (Jet 2-3). Reflecting on his newfound freedom, spiritual awareness and hit album, he notes, “ This is the dawn for me.” This is what I’ve been leading up to; this will