David Rivkin was a producer on Prince's 'Purple Rain' album. He talked to MPR News host Tom Weber about Prince's musical style, his personality and his contributions to the Minneapolis Sound.

David Rivkin: He was a typical Midwestern personality'

Prince Rogers Nelson left this universe behind on April 21, 2016, leaving fans worldwide in mourning. Maybe nowhere in the world has felt this loss as profoundly than Prince's home state of Minnesota. And to The Current, a radio station from Minnesota Public Radio, Prince was more than an artist, he was our friend. That's why, in memory of the Purple One, we’re sharing the many conversations we’ve had with musicians, critics, reporters and more about Prince: his life, his music and his legacy.

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