Bruce Springsteen has released an official video of his cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain,' performed with Tom Morello at the opening night of his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour in Minneapolis on March 31. The performance featured a guitar solo from Morello and marked the first time Springsteen has played the Prince classic live in ten years. The show at Target Center also included several other covers and pointed political remarks from the musician.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band opened their 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour at Minneapolis's Target Center on March 31, honoring local legend Prince with a cover of 'Purple Rain.' Guest guitarist Tom Morello joined for a solo during the performance, which Springsteen has now shared in high-definition video. Pitchfork noted that fan recordings had already circulated online following the concert.