On December 18, 1999, the world was panicking over a computer glitch. But Prince was busy making history in his own living room. He stood on the stage of Paisley Park, wearing a blue metallic jumpsuit and a matching cape. This was not just a concert for a pay per view special. It was a masterclass in how to be a rebel genius on your own terms.
He did not just sing Kiss that night. He owned it. Watching him hit those impossible high notes while shredding on a guitar is something that stays with you forever. It was loud and it was 100 percent Prince.
You truly need to see him glide across that stage to understand why he never had a rival:
Have you seen this iconic Prince performance of “Kiss” live?
The fans who were there still talk about it like it was a religious experience. One viewer recently said that Prince was simply in his own lane and his talent was unparalleled. Another fan mentioned how he could be small in stature but still the most desirable person in the building.
That intimate home field advantage at Paisley Park showed us the man behind the myth. But as big as that room felt, he was capable of conquering the entire planet under much tougher conditions. Years later, he took that same swagger onto the biggest stage in the world during a literal storm.
Prince – Purple Rain live at Super Bowl XLI HD
In 2007, the sky opened up over the Super Bowl, but Prince did not care about the rain. He stood in a downpour and played a guitar solo that brought millions of people to tears. It was the most honest moment in television history. People still call it the greatest halftime show ever because he was fearless.
Prince was a man who lived and breathed music until his very last breath. His voice was a gift, and his journey was unlike any other in the history of pop. He was a once in a lifetime soul who left us far too soon. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the funk alive.