Prince’s Legacy Includes A Little Golden Book About The Music Legend

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentPrince’s Legacy Includes A Little Golden Book About The Music LegendByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 02:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Prince performs during the "Pepsi Halftime Show" at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMusic icon Prince is the subject of a Little Golden Book that was released a few months ahead of the 10th anniversary of the death of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician.Prince — who was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis — died 10 years ago, on April 21, 2016, at age 57. Prince, of course, was the musician, singer and songwriter behind such legendary songs as “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Raspberry Beret” and “Kiss.”ForbesRotten Tomatoes Critics Rank Top 10 Pop Music BiopicsBy Tim Lammers“Purple Rain” was also the title track of his 1984 musical drama in which he starred as “The Kid.” In addition to the film becoming a box office hit and its soundtrack becoming a multi-platinum best-selling album, Prince won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song Score at the 1985 Academy Awards.Prince’s film career also included a collaboration with Tim Burton for songs in the director’s 1989 superhero movie classic Batman, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson."Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography."Penguin Random House/Golden BooksMORE FOR YOUWhile Prince’s legacy is being honored on Tuesday with recollections of his music, videos and overall cultural impact — including a memorable performance at the Super Bowl XLI Halftime...