STUNNING PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION TRIBUTE BAND – Midlands based
This Uncanny Prince Tribute act celebrates arguably the greatest all round entertainer the world has ever known, the “genius” Prince Rogers Nelson. Buzz performs all the biggest hits with the voice, showmanship, fabulous costumes and musicianship. To give a truly authentic portrayal of this incredible music legend, concentrating on the 80’s era of Prince’s material. Available as either a solo show or with a three up to an eight piece band.
Maximum show length 1 x 70 minutes.
Interesting facts about Prince!
- His real name is Prince! Both of his parents were musicians, Prince Rogers Nelson was named after his father’s jazz combo.
- Prince was Baptised in 2001 as a Jehovah’s Witness. He was a devout Jehovah’s Witness; he even went door-to-door.
- He wrote music for other performers. In addition to penning several hundred songs for himself, Prince also composed music for other artists, including “Manic Monday” for the Bangles, “I Feel For You” for Chaka Khan, and “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinéad O’Connor.
- Just over a year after Prince’s death, global colour authority Pantone created a royal shade of purple in honour of him, in conjunction with the late singer’s estate. Appropriately, it is known as Love Symbol #2.
- In 1987, Prince’s half-sister, Lorna Nelson, sued him, claiming that she had written the lyrics to “U Got the Look,” a song from “Sign ‘☮’ the Times” that features pop artist Sheena Easton. In 1989, the court went in favour of Prince.
- In 2006, Universal hid 14 purple tickets—seven in the U.S. and seven internationally—inside Prince’s album, 3121. Fans who found a purple ticket were invited to attend a private performance at Prince’s Los Angeles home.
- He simultaneously held the number one spots for film, recorded single and album during the week of July 27, 1984. Prince’s film Purple Rain hit number one at the box office. That same week, the film’s soundtrack was the best-selling album and “When Doves Cry” was holding the top spot for singles.
You can also book this Uncanny Prince tribute act alongside his other show a tribute to James Brown, for more information about this wonderful show click here
EXAMPLE SETLIST FOR Uncanny Prince tribute act
- Intro / Lets go crazy.
- Little red Corvett.
- The most beautiful girl in the world.
- Take me with you.
- When Doves cry.
- Cream.
- Never take the place of your man.
- Raspberry Beret.
- I would die 4u.
- Get off / Erotic city.
- Kiss / Voodoo / Alphabet / Funky music.
- 1999.
- Purple rain. (Encore)
- Baby I’m a star.
- Prince
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