“IT GOT VERY HOWARD HUGHES-ISH...”
HOW did Paisley Park Records begin? It started just as an imprint – then around 1985, he struck the deal with Warners, which was technically a joint venture. The intention on their part was that he produce hit records for other artists. He had proven himself with the first two Time albums, the first Sheila E album and the Vanity 6 project . Warners were upset that The Bangles’ “Manic Monday” was on Columbia – it was a huge hit. They wanted everything under their umbrella.
He was very in it – but he was so busy with his
