It’s easy to focus on Prince’s songwriting skills, great vocals, and unique style as the main attributes of the one-of-a-kind artist, but it’s important to stress how much of an instrumentalist he was.
A master of the guitar, the piano, and the drums, not to mention able to play many more instruments as well. And don’t forget, on his first album, he played all the instruments himself! That’s 27 instruments in total! Prince was the type who could pick something up, focus on it and quickly dial it in with precision. Even a tennis racket! Apparently, his drum tech remembers how he never, ever saw Prince play tennis, despite the fact that he had a tennis court right on his property. Here’s what he had to say:
“He had a tennis court on his property but he never played tennis. Then somebody would say, “Oh, I want to play you.” So Prince would send for his tennis gloves, was completely insane on the court, and would beat whoever he was playing. I never saw Prince make a mistake—in anything. Imagine being in his band. He could play every instrument better than the band.”
Many people are just now looking behind the purple glitz and glamour and beginning to realize just what a heavyweight this 5 foot 2 man really was.
Here’s another surprise and a big treat for many. It’s Adam Levine from Maroon 5 and the group Train. This is taken back in 2014, and it’s a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain,” and it’s pretty darn amazing! It was a birthday event for Howard Stern, and this rock combo formed and performed. And it was a huge hit! Now with Prince gone, this is a great listen, and a really good rendition of one of his best songs ever.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who influenced Adam Levine?
Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, cited Marvin Gaye and Tupac Shakur as influences on the band’s most recent album, Hands All Over. The musician told The AP that he respects Shakur and Gaye for their commitment to pursuing their individual artistic visions.
Q. When did Adam Levine Cover Purple Rain?
At Howard Stern’s birthday party in 2014, Adam Levine performed a noteworthy rendition of the Prince classic “Purple Rain” with the support of the band Train. The Howard Stern Show resurfaced footage of that performance as an homage to the late performer after the heartbreaking news of Prince’s passing.
Q. What song is Adam Levine famous for?
Maroon 5’s Grammy Award-winning frontman Adam Levine is best known for the pop songs “This Love” and “Moves Like Jagger.” Additionally, he was a longstanding judge and coach on “The Voice.”
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