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Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain (1983)

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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of PrincePrince
  • Photo of Wendy MelvoinWendy Melvoin
  • Photo of Lisa ColemanLisa Coleman
  • Photo of Dr. FinkDr. Fink
  • Photo of Brown MarkBrown Mark
  • Photo of Bobby ZBobby Z

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