Prince is photographed on the sound stage at Paisley Park, his estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in the summer of 1997.
These intimate photos show a different side of PrincePhotographs by Steve Parke
Story by Lisa Respers France, CNN
Published April 19, 2026
Prince is photographed on the sound stage at Paisley Park, his estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in the summer of 1997.
Nearly 10 years after his death, Prince remains one of the world’s most enigmatic musicians.
A musical genius who could play dozens of instruments and revolutionized stage performance, he remained intensely private until the end of his life.
