"Jim Walsh was front and center for one of the most prolific and controversial eras in Prince's career, and Gold Experience offers an intimate, real-time account of this critical chapter in the evolution of a generation's greatest musician."--Alan Light, music journalist and author of Let's Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain "A revealing look at Prince and his relentless quest for self-realization and truth during his most fascinating and misunderstood era."--Kevin Cole, Chief Content Officer, Host of the Afternoon Show KEXP "During a controversial era of Prince's career that left most in the industry cynically scratching their heads and rolling their eyes, Jim Walsh kept a steady hand and a wide-open heart, covering the purple beat with passion, curiosity, and something sorely lacking in most newspaper reports: love. Walsh's words don't just sing and dance, they do the splits. It's easy to envision Prince himself cracking a smile and leaping up to sing along."--Andrea Swensson, host at 89.3 The Current and author of Got to Be Something Here: The Origins of Minneapolis Sound "There was a time when Prince asked Jim, 'Why are you my only friend in the media?' You can feel his answer in this collection: Here is the most important artist in Minnesota's history, regularly playing in the middle of the night for 300 people or less, and here's the only reporter open hearted enough--everybody else was referring to TAFKAP as 'Symbolina' or worse--to serve as the Boswell of Paisley Park."--Steve Marsh, senior writer, Mpls.

St.Paul Magazine "[ Gold Experience ] is wonderful reading for Prince fans and for those who like solid non-fiction writing and who appreciate the music scene."-- Looking for a Good Book "Walsh showcases Prince as a complex musician and individual. As with Prince's music, this title commands multiple readings and analysis."-- Library Journal "Vividly capturing the hope and heartbreak of this waning musical epoch, Walsh's Gold Experience paints a poignant portrait of the artist formerly known as Prince."-- Star Tribune " Gold Experience is full of fascinating details about life with Prince (or, rather, the Artist Then-Formerly Known as Prince) in the '90s."-- The Current "Walsh covers the Artist (sometimes known only as a symbol) with a music critic's expertise and a fan's unbridled enthusiasm."-- Crave Online " Gold Experience is presented in a real-time fashion, bringing the reader back to the '90s.

"-- Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.