George Harrison’s comment that Led Zeppelin needed a ballad led to one of the most stunning songs in their catalog — “The Rain Song.” ...

Rain is often used as an allegory for sadness in songs. It’s not hard to figure out why. Gloomy weather has a way of bringing our emotions to the surface. It bubbles them over until our eyes mirror ...

Whether or not the official calendar day has come, it certainly feels like fall out there more and more. The days are starting to get shorter, the leaves are starting to turn, and the rain is starting ...

Like a Virgin started her legacy, but Rain proved Madonna’s artistry could speak softly and still leave a lasting impact.

Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince's genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a challenge — from the boss himself. Prince broached the ...

In the heart of the city Prince put on the musical map, the legacy of one of Minneapolis' favorite sons takes center stage.

Wednesday’s party was a VIP-style affair hosted by producers of “Purple Rain: The Musical” and Hennepin Arts, which operates the State Theatre (two blocks from First Ave) where the ambitious ...