Jason Draper

Articles by Jason Draper

In Depth

Written as a theme song of sorts for The Joker in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’, Partyman was inspired by a meeting between Prince and Jack Nicholson.

List & Guides

As these ‘Purple Rain’ movie facts show, Prince’s breakthrough moment was a game-changer for both the Purple One and pop culture as a whole.

In Depth

Filmed live in New York City, David Bowie’s ‘VH1 Storytellers’ performance offered rare insight into the man behind the music.

In Depth

One of the most famous TV broadcasts in history, David Bowie’s ‘Top Of The Pops’ performance of Starman changed the course of music forever.

In Depth

David Bowie’s ‘cynical’ response to disco music, D.J. was a warped dance song that looked at the changing face of celebrity in the late 70s.

In Depth

The Blur song that put Graham Coxon in the spotlight, Coffee & TV found the guitarist seeking refuge from ‘this big, bad world’.

In Depth

Creating the zeitgeist, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ era raised the bars for music, cinema and live performance. No one has come close since.

List & Guides

All nine ‘Purple Rain’ songs broke the mould in their different ways. This track-by-track guide to the album reveals exactly why.

List & Guides

Sung from the perspective the film’s main characters, each song on Prince’s ‘Batman’ album furthered his own explorations of light and dark.

In Depth

A chart smash and a return to Hollywood credibility, Prince’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack album was another game-changing success.

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