Hi,just out of curiosity, has Prince ever said what his favourite books, movies and singer(s) are? Cheers

I don't know about movies and books but I heard he was musically influenced by, of course, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield and Joni Mitchell!!

Prince's fav singer is larry graham

His fav bass player is larry graham

His fav book is a bio about larry graham

His fav movie is the one he made with larry graham

The Bible, silly!

I heard of him being really into the book Embraced By The Light in the late 90's.

I heard he likes Woody Allen, too. In fact I saw him at Shadows & Fog.

NDRU said:

he has good taste in movies then. i still wanna see this one http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070707/

I think his favourite cereal is Captain Crunch!

Serious, Joni Mitchell and Jimi must get some respect as he's recorded songs for tribute albums.

For Movies, he must like Spike Lee as there was the Girl 6 venture.

P's favorite movie and one of my personal favorites.



Ray Sharkey plays Vincent Vacarri, a songwriter/manager, driven by his desire to discover the next big Act. After watching a band play at his local club, Vinnie approaches Tommy Dee (Paul Land), the popular and talented saxophone player, and convinces him to trade his instrument for a microphone. Following a few months under Vinnie's guidance, Tommy Dee becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation.
Following on from his success with Tommy Dee, Vinnie prepares another act in the form of Guido (Peter Gallagher), a local busboy. With even more gusto and singlemindedness, Vinnie embarks on a destructive journey to control every aspect of his new act's image.
Despite Vinnie's obvious flair for idolmaking, his girlfriend Brenda (Tovah Feldshuh) is concerned that his obsession is destroying everyone around him, including himself.


The same year Neil Diamond made a ballyhooed (through lackluster) remake of The Jazz Singer, first-time director Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman) created a musical biography packed with energy, verve, and style. Golden Globe winner Ray Sharkey is Vincent Vacarri, a tough, charismatic music fan who turns producer, creating stars in the halcyon days of rock and roll. Loosely based on the life of Bob Marucci, who created the Fabian and Frankie Avalon juggernauts, the story is part character study, part musical. The outstanding concert sequences are the payoff with newcomer Peter Gallagher as the Fabian-like Caesare--a great bit of casting. Brill Building songwriter Jeff Barry's song score, including a cagey final number, is a highlight, as is Joe Pantoliano (in another debut) as Vacarri's abused but loyal songwriter partner. --Doug Thomas

stevensl said:

And Sly Stone

The Godfather
Barbarella
Clara Bow Movies
Marilyn Monroe Movies
The Matrix

His mother's dirty books

Amy Winehouse

I need to see the Idolmaker again "Here is my lo-ove!!"

Prince's favorite movie: Full Metal Jacket

Prince's favorite book: Novell Zenworks 7.5 Administrator's handbook

Prince's favorite TV show: Martin Buecher's MJ documentary

Wasn't Gett Off the video supposed to be based on Caligula?

NDRU said:

I think it was based on the Kennedy Family Estate.

fcukthepolice said:

Amen!

Prince's fave movie is probably Under the Cherry Moon
Fave book could very well b his Prince in Hawaii book,r else some of his lovely tourbooks.
Prince is probably his own fave singer!
And I agree with his choices 100%!

Velvet Goldmine...

definitely one of my faves....

he likes bon jovi