Prince at the film premiere of Purple Rain on July 26, 1984 at Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/Getty Images)
Beloved Prince passed away in 2016 leaving behind an unimitable music legacy.
His influence as an entertainer encompasses his uncompromising pursuit of excellence as a songwriter, musician, producer and performer spanning four decades.
Here we look at a series of rarely seen images of Prince at some of his most jaw-dropping live concert moments, plus a glimpse into his famous Paisley Park Studios shot by some of the world's most revered photographers.
While you're scrolling through we advise listening to this 'I Like: Prince' playlist which includes some of his most magical songs. Kicking off with the instantly recognisable and unforgettable "Purple Rain" which was released 34 years ago on 25th June in 1984, as well as the newly released "Nothing Compares 2 U" demo, also released in 1984.
Wembley Arena, London, August 1986. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Fabulous Forum in California, 1985 (Photo by Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Welcome 2 America Tour, The Forum, California, 2011 (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)
Prince performing in the UK, circa 1985. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)
1981 portrait (Photo by Virginia Turbett/Redferns/Getty images)
The Ultimate Live Experience Tour, 1991 (Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images)
Hit N Run-Parade Tour, Wembley Arena, London, August 1986. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Rotterdam, 1986 (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns/Getty Images)
Prince with Sheila E. (L) and Cat (R), Love Sexy '88 Tour at Feijenoord Stadion in 1988, Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by FG/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images)
1981, Dirty Mind Tour (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns/Getty Images)
The Ritz, Dirty Mind Tour, New York, March 22, 1981. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
Lovesexy Tour, Wembley Arena, London on August 3rd, 1988 (Photo by Peter Still/Redferns/Getty Images)
Prince's Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota in 1988. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Prince's Paisley Park Studios just after completion in Chanhassen, Minnesota in 1988. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Prince performing in 1998 Miami, Florida. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)
With his wife Manuela Testolini at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Universal Amphitheatre, March 6, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
The Hollywood Palladium on March 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for NPG Records 2013/Getty Images)
Prince's handwritten prescript of Purple Rain, 'My Name Is Prince' exhibition, O2 Arena, London, 2017 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Prince celebrating his birthday and the release of Purple Rain at 1st Avenue on 6/7/84 in Minneapolis (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage/Getty Images)
Prince celebrating his birthday and the release of Purple Rain at 1st Avenue on 6/7/84 in Minneapolis (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage/Getty Images)
Purple Rain Tour, with Apollonia, 1984 (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns/Getty Images)
Tribute to Prince, Club KOKO on April 24, 2016 in London, England. Prince played three shows in 2010 at the Camden music club (Photo by Amy T. Zielinski/Redferns/Getty Images)
1991 in New York City (Photo by L. Busacca/WireImage/Getty Images)
Rock in Rio 2 on January 18, 1991 in Rio De Janero, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
