"The first great experience was Syracuse. We waited all night and then it happened. It was Heaven! We were watching together with our Dutch friends."

Mieke S.  Schijndel, the Netherlands

"I was 9 years old. In my moms room listening to the radio - BOOM 'I wanna be your lover.'"

Chris J.  Dorchester, Massachusetts

"I was 15 and saw him on American Bandstand one Saturday morning. His soft spoken voice, sexy eyes and his song he performed hooked me. After that up went the posters and I started wearing clothes I felt more comfortable in. His style was raw and so awesome. "

Fonda L.  Wichita, Kansas

"Friday night. Twilight skating rink. Morristown, TN. Don't worry. I won't hurt you... Came over the speakers and something changed on my insides. Life was never the same. And I'm thankful."

Annette C.  Talbott, Tennessee

"Prince has been a huge part of my life! His music transcends time. He was a true hero to many with his selfless giving not only within his community, but to those in need throughout our Country. He was a beautiful person both inside and out. His untimely passing has left a huge hole in my heart. But, he will forever be in my life."

Mary A.  Lee's Summit, Missouri

"It was 1978, the song was Soft & Wet. His voice and the words were intoxicating and beautiful. I was very young with a 2 year old child so listening to him was like a vacation from reality ."

Kathy G.  Kissimmee, Florida 

"Watching American Bandstand on ABC Channel 7 on a Saturday. Their he was with the same hairstyle as mine lol I was 13years " I wanna be your lover".

Rosemary P.  New York, New York

"As a young child purple rain movie was very naughty to watch but I was addicted. From then on hooked."

Sarah B.  Oxford

"I was 7 and my sister had The Purple Rain cassette. It became mine and I found the music that would become the soundtrack to my life!"

Lynn C.  Spokane, Washington  

"When i was 13 years old."

Phylis T.  Detroit, Michigan