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19 Surprising Facts About PrinceĀ  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. Prince wrote his first song at age 7. He titled it ā€œFunk Machine.ā€

Prince wrote his first song at age 7. He titled it ā€œFunk Machine.ā€

2. Prince once sued Adobe Photoshop to prevent fans from altering his photos. Unfortunately, he lost.

Prince once sued Adobe Photoshop to prevent fans from altering his photos. Unfortunately, he lost.

3. Princeā€™s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.

Princeā€™s favorite meal was spaghetti and orange juice.

4. Michael Jacksonā€™s ā€œBadā€ was supposed to be a duet with Prince.

Michael Jacksonā€™s ā€œBadā€ was supposed to be a duet with Prince.

5. Prince was a devout Jehovahā€™s Witness.

Prince was a devout Jehovahā€™s Witness.

6. In 1980, when John Lennon was murdered, Prince was only a few blocks away.

In 1980, when John Lennon was murdered, Prince was only a few blocks away.

7. Fleetwood Macā€™s Stevie Nicks was supposed to write ā€œPurple Rain,ā€ but couldnā€™t handle the pressure.

Fleetwood Macā€™s Stevie Nicks was supposed to write ā€œPurple Rain,ā€ but couldnā€™t handle the pressure.

8. Family and friends called Prince ā€œSkipperā€ as a kid.

Family and friends called Prince ā€œSkipperā€ as a kid.

9. In 1984, Prince not only had the number one movie in the country, but also the number one single & album.

In 1984, Prince not only had the number one movie in the country, but also the number one single & album.

10. Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.

Despite his small stature, Prince was a remarkable basketball player.

11. Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.

Prince formed his first band when he was 13 years old.

12. In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering ā€œKiss.ā€

In 2012, Prince dissed Maroon 5 for covering ā€œKiss.ā€

13. In 2013, Prince performed at ā€œStar Warsā€ director George Lucasā€™ wedding.

In 2013, Prince performed at ā€œStar Warsā€ director George Lucasā€™ wedding.

14. The movie ā€œPurple Rainā€ cost $7 million to make and grossed over $69 million.

The movie ā€œPurple Rainā€ cost $7 million to make and grossed over $69 million.

15. Prince scrapped his 1987 album ā€œThe Black Albumā€ just days before its release.

Prince scrapped his 1987 album ā€œThe Black Albumā€ just days before its release.

16. Prince penned The Banglesā€™ ā€œManic Mondayā€ and Chaka Khanā€™s ā€œI Feel For U.ā€

Prince penned The Banglesā€™ ā€œManic Mondayā€ and Chaka Khanā€™s ā€œI Feel For U.ā€

17. Princeā€™s dad once had a band called Prince Rogers Jazz Trio.

Princeā€™s dad once had a band called Prince Rogers Jazz Trio.

18. Prince sent Janelle Monae a singing telegram asking for a copy of her ā€œThe Electric Ladyā€ album.

Prince sent Janelle Monae a singing telegram asking for a copy of her ā€œThe Electric Ladyā€ album.