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The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 4: We Got 2 Let the Funk Unwind
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 4: We Got 2 Let the Funk Unwind
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Welcome 2 America Tour brought Prince and his band to several cities for lengthy residencies, including the marathon Twenty One Nite Stand at the L.A. Forum in 2011. Hear exclusive live recordings from the Forum alongside memories from NPG bandmates Morris Hayes, Elisa Fiorillo, Shelby J., and Liv Warfield, Prince's former manager Kiran Sharma, and Ebony Magazine editor Harriette Cole, who Prince recruited to join his Welcome 2 America Tour and spotlight his opening acts.
Released:
Aug 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (27)
The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight: The story of 1999 begins with one of the most legendary concert debacles in rock history. When an October 1981 crowd of Rolling Stones fans greeted opener Prince with scorn, it solidified his resolve to forge a new path. Hear the first tracks Prince recorded in that pivotal moment, which are included in the Super Deluxe Edition reissue of 1999, alongside stories from bandmates Dez Dickerson, Lisa Coleman, Dr. Fink and Bobby Z.; engineer Peggy McCreary; journalist Robert Hilburn; and vault archivist Michael Howe. by Prince | Official Podcast