Prince Launches 21-Night Gig With Three-Hour Show

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Few artists can play with a crowd's emotions and keep them begging for more the way Prince did during the kick-off of his 21-night stand at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., on Thursday night (April 14). Introduced by comedian George Lopez, the ubiquitous "Purple One" emerged from center stage dressed in a white suit amid thousands of fans screaming his name as he stood waiting for more well-deserved adoration.

Launching into a bevy of fan favorites like 'Pop Life,' 'Musicology' and 'Raspberry Beret,' the 52-year-old stayed onstage for the better half of a 40-minute period before saying "good night" and descending back into the middle of the symbol-shaped stage. The fake-out would be one of several encores from Prince, in which he said goodbye only to re-emerge in a new outfit, each more elaborate than the last.

Source: http://www.theboombox.com/2011/04/15/prince-launches-21-night-gig-with-three-hour-show/

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