Music legend Prince left as big a mark behind the recording industry scenes as he did on his millions of fans.
The artist, who died Thursday at age 57 at his home near Minneapolis, waged a relentless campaign for control over his music empire as the Internet era dawned. His crusade left a playbook for stars like Taylor Swift and Adele, who now have the power to dictate how and where their songs get played.
It cost him plenty.
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