What musicians influenced Prince? Who shaped him and his music? The list is long and varied and includes some surprising names. Yeah, you can see the influence of James Brown and Jimi Hendrix, but there’s another musician who’s an even more powerful influence, someone who seems like Prince’s cultural father. 

Executive Producers: Touré, Chris Colbert, Adell Coleman, & Ryan Woodhall

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