Backspin: The Revolution talk Prince's 'Purple Rain'

Doctor Fink, Lisa Coleman, Bobby Z., Wendy Melvoin, and Brownmark share their memories of taking ballet classes with Prince, Tipper Gore protesting "Darling Nikki," starring in one of the great rock movies of all time, and what that "Is the water warm enough?" line really meant.

[BB-djvs]

I love how they're all smooshed together on the couch.

[Eric-jotp]

Love how Wendy describes each band member as a group of cooks, Prince as master chef and "Purple Rain" as the dish. Classic. :)

[drewkidd]

One of my favorite bands. They played their asses off working with Prince! You can tell that they are real tight because you never see 50+ yr old famous professionals squeezed up together on a couch like they're pre-teens.

[KitanaiharE]

Salute to Dr Fink

All these years later, he is still OWNING it

[lordcron]

They can't stop talking enough for me! I'm like absorbing every word! What an incredible time to be alive and young during the Purple Rain era. I was in high school and between Prince and The Revolution and Micheal Jackson and the Thriller album! The air was rare and made of pure magic. You felt so alive. Music was taking you places. Just complete out of body experiences was happening.... You couldn't be a teenager or in your 20's at a better time in American music.

[jonthomas]

Their insights into Prince and their experiences with him are fascinating. What really strikes me is how truly close they are. Look how they're all huddled on the couch together. You can't fake that kind of affection, and it came through in their sound.

[pharaoh]

they are definitely a legendary band. and it's good to see how comfortable after all these years they are with each other.

[ToniWellons]

The Revolution are so legendary!!! They helped Prince create history with his music. Such cool people

[jerrysavage]

THEY WAS ONE OF THE BADDEST BANDS IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC!!!

[keemafarrow]

This is so nice to see the entire gang together. 😍😍 Love you guys.

[PRODUCEDBYKEV]

they genuinely look and act like a FAMILY

[kimberlyplayer]

Prince was the absolute master. We'll never get another one.

[BrandonPatrk]

"I dreamed you wrote a song -- play it for me."

Such a great thing to be told.

[CandaceLeAnne]

I love this interview. What struck me is their closeness. They seem genuinely tuned into each other. And they're funny. That whole diatribe about "Is the water warm enough" made me laugh. We were die hard Prince fans back in the day and it's cool to see these guys today.

[vernonhampton]

Prince's best group in my opinion...hands DOWN!

[leyenda]

Who else clicked "like" before even watching?

[indyenna]

I hope The Revolution plays more. Not just the Prince stuff. I would love to hear them play their own songs.

[MrJacksonvill]

Thats why that album was so focused. Prince really devoted his time with his Band and affiliates to create an incredible album and movie.

[jonj]

Wendy is the base of that group! I love her sooo much! All of you are Giants. Thank you all for a great childhood.

[kaleoy]

I know Prince wanted his music to evolve by basically starting a new band, but I truly missed him performing with the Revolution.