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: Toward the end of his life, his "Piano & a Mic" shows at Paisley Park offered fans an intimate look at the artist stripped of high-production flash, focusing purely on his raw vocal and instrumental talent. Marie (@siriusbound) • Instagram photos and videos

Prince's approach to live music was defined by a refusal to be "slave" to industry standards, famously leading him to change his name to a symbol.

: His live tours were also markers of his personal strength. During the Musicology tour , Prince and his band (including drummer John Blackwell) persevered through deep personal tragedies to continue performing, fueled by their shared faith and dedication to the music.