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Bruce Springsteen covers 'Purple Rain' to open Minneapolis tour

musicApr 10, 2026244,845

Bruce Springsteen opened the Minneapolis stop of his Land of Hope and Dreams tour with a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain". He released high-definition clips of the performance on YouTube. Playing "Purple Rain" in Minneapolis amplified the tribute, because Prince is the city's defining musical icon. The cover honors Prince, connects two generations of rock history, and increased attention on Springsteen's tour.

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Bruce Springsteen opened his Minneapolis show by covering Prince's "Purple Rain".
Springsteen released high-definition video clips of the Minneapolis performance on YouTube.
The tribute linked Springsteen to Prince's Minneapolis music legacy.

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