181K views · 4.2K reactions | Purple Rain remains one of the...

The opening chords of "Purple Rain" have become so iconic, and so instantly recognizable, that it's hard to imagine them being played for the very first time. But that's exactly what happened on the night of August 3, 1983, when Prince and his freshly minted band, the Revolution, introduced the audience of 1,100 people at First Avenue & 7th St Entry to an extended performance of their new song. The concert was a benefit for the local Minnesota Dance Theatre, who had been coaching Prince and his

39K views · 840 reactions | 40 years of rock. Own PURPLE RAIN on 4K now! | Purple Rain | Facebook

The stage is set. Own PURPLE RAIN on 4K Ultra HD 6/25. | Purple Rain

268K views · 16K reactions | Purple Rain shines brighter than EVER! Don't miss the iconic Prince back on the big screen in Dolby Vision! Catch Purple Rain on March 5th only at your local AMC! Get your tickets here: https://www.amctheatres.com/ | Purple Rain | Facebook

73K views · 808 reactions | Purple Rain Deluxe + Expanded is out now, with all remastering overseen by Prince. The three disc and DVD set features rarities, single edits and B-sides from Prince’s vault, plus the concert DVD of Prince And The Revolution Live at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY, 30th March 1985. | Prince | Facebook

39K views · 2.7K reactions | Friday, July 26, 2024 | Today in Prince History 1984 - Prince's movie "Purple Rain" premiered in Hollywood, CA. Share Your Memories | Favorite Scenes | Favorite Songs on the Soundtrack & Performances  #RememberingPrince ☔️ | We Live 2 Get Funky | Facebook