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MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — Music megastar Prince was known for throwing parties that stretched into the wee hours of the morning, but his faith and the Bible could also keep him gabbing until sunrise, according to his longtime friend and "spiritual brother," bassist Larry Graham.
Prince, who died last month at 57, became a Jehovah's Witness late in life, and that helped shape his music as well as his lifestyle, according to Graham, who first met the star decades ago and became a confidante and tour mate.
Graham says Prince worshipped at a Kingdom Hall just outside Minneapolis. He says Prince would knock on doors, talk with visitors at his Paisley Park compound in suburban Minneapolis and even share his faith with small groups after a show.
Graham says Prince's "biggest joy was sharing the hope of everlasting life."
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