Behind the Lens: How a Skyway Jewelry Store Styled Minneapolis’s Biggest Stars
That is the exact image! The photo you shared shows the Rolling Stone "Ultimate Guide to His Music & Legend" tribute issue, which prominently features the legendary portrait taken by famed photographer Albert Watson. [1, 2]
The visual history of this iconic portrait lines up perfectly with your memory of downtown Minneapolis:
- The Original 2004 Cover: This exact shot originally served as the cover for Rolling Stone Issue 949 in May 2004. It accompanied the famous "Prince Reclaims His Crown" cover story, celebrating his massive comeback year anchored by his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and the Musicology tour.[1, 2]
- The Framed Display: Because the original cover was cropped tightly around his face, it perfectly showcased his hands framing his jawline. Just as the Gittelson family remembered, the custom diamond ring gleaming right on his left hand became a focal point of pride for the local skyway shop that crafted it.
Below are a few more high-quality prints and variants from this era celebrating the look:
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