? the most complete virtuoso in pop history - a master of many instruments and an innovator in the studio

? a prolific and highly influential composer who's written over 50 hits and amassed an unprecedented catalog

? a commercial behemoth who's sold over 100 million records and built a cottage industry of films, business ventures and satellite stars

? a cultural maverick with a daring sense of style

? an industry pioneer who's created his own independent business models

? the most dynamic showman ever to hit the stage

Prince: A Life in Music celebrates his achievements with a retrospective look at 50 of his songs. It is a "playlist history," and each song documents a chapter in his eventful career. Read along--and listen when you're able--to the life and work of an amazing phenomenon in the history of pop.