Movie Description
Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
(1983)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.
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Original TitlePrince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-08-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures,Warner Bros. Entertainment,Warner Music,Warner Music Group
Genres
- Music
- History
- Drama





























