Imagine being nineteen years old and standing next to the most famous man on television. Prince was just a teenager when he walked onto the stage of American Bandstand in 1980. He wore gold pants and a leopard print coat while holding a guitar. The host tried to talk to him, but Prince would not play along.
The young star felt that the host was being a bit rude about his home. Dick Clark said that music like this did not usually come from a place like Minneapolis. Prince did not like that comment at all. He decided to act very quietly to stand up for himself. He gave very short answers and used his hands to show numbers rather than speak.
Young Prince was so short with his answers on American Bandstand.
People who saw the show were shocked by how calm and cool he stayed. One viewer said that his silence was the loudest thing in the room. Another person mentioned that he looked like a king even before he was famous. Many fans loved that he did not let a big TV star boss him around.
This quiet moment on stage was just the start of his big journey. He had already spent a long time in the studio making his second album. He wanted to prove that he could grow and change as an artist. After his breakout hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover” reached the top of the charts, he returned to the stage with new energy.
Prince – Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? (Official Music Video)
Prince stunned the crowd when he performed his new rock song “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?” during that same TV debut. He played a wild guitar solo. The audience could not stop dancing to the fast beat. It proved that he’s a pop superstar.
He spent his whole life being brave and making music that pushed limits. He never stopped being mysterious, and that made fans love him even more. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of his magic. You will see why he is still one of the greatest legends to ever live.