Prince the businessman: a raconteur who bent the music industry to his will

The musician’s resolve to make music on his own terms saw a career peppered with commercial disputes – many of which now seem remarkably prescientAs with his art, Prince’s presence within the music industry was a mix of solid genius and commendable folly.The Minneapolis artist signed to Warner Bros Records aged 17 and subsequently wrote, produced and played every instrument on his debut album, 1978’s For You. In doing so, he set out his stall early; here was a musical...

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