Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain

Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain

1983
1h 15m
6.0

6.0/10

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"We don't have a prince in Minnesota...we have a KING!"

Overview

On the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre Company at First Avenue, Minneapolis. The concert was instigated by Loyce Houlton, artistic director of the long-time modern dance troupe. She had met Prince during the band's dance classes and asked him to play a benefit show. Prince's concert raise $23,000 for the financially beleaguered MDT dance company. The concert is generally regarded as one of the most excited shows he has ever played. The basic tracks of three songs from the concert were used on Purple Rain.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Music Warner Music Group
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 3, 1983
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Prince
Prince

Wendy Melvoin
Wendy Melvoin

Lisa Coleman
Lisa Coleman

Dr. Fink
Dr. Fink

Brown Mark
Brown Mark

Bobby Z
Bobby Z