Imagine having a head injury so bad that the NFL makes a backup tape just in case you fall down. That is exactly what happened to Prince three days before his 2007 Super Bowl show. A heavy metal mic stand hit him in the face during practice. Even with that secret pain, he went out and played Purple Rain in a huge storm.
The weather was very bad that night. The bosses were scared he would get hurt by the wet wires on stage. When they told Prince about the rain, he did not get scared. He just asked the crew to make it rain harder. He wanted the storm to be part of the show.
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Fans still talk about this night as the best show ever. One person said that seeing him play in the rain felt like a miracle. Another fan said that no one else could look that cool while being so wet. People were shocked that he could even dance on the slippery stage while wearing 8-inch heels.
The Super Bowl showed how he could play in a storm, but another night showed how he’s just an iconic performer overall. In 2004, Prince went on stage for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was there to honor George Harrison. He didn’t sing any words, but he made his guitar sound like it was crying during “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
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Prince stood in the back for most of the song. Then he stepped forward and played a solo that changed music. He was mad because a magazine said he was not a top guitar player. At the end, he threw his guitar into the air, and it never came down. The crowd just stood there and watched him walk away.
Prince was a man who turned his pain into beautiful music. He did not need to brag because he was just that good. Whether he was playing in the rain or throwing a guitar into the sky, he was a star. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You should see more of his magic today.