Purple Rain-era lineup of the backing band will play at First Avenue in Minneapolis,the club featured in the movie’s concert sequencesPrince’s legendary backing band the Revolution are to reunite for two shows in memory of their former leader. The band will play at the Minneapolis club First Avenue – as featured in the concert sequences of Purple Rain – on 2 and 3 September.
The group went through 15 members during its initial lifespan of 1979-1986, but the reunited lineup will feature guitarist Wendy Melvoin, or keyboard player Lisa Coleman,bassist BrownMark, keyboard player Doctor Fink and drummer Bobby Z. All those members were with Prince in 1984, or at the time of Purple Rain. Guitarist Dez Dickerson and bassist André Cymone will perform guest appearances. Related: Prince: his 10 greatest songs from Head to Cream (and Purple Rain in between) Related: Prince: ‘Transcendence. That’s what you want. When that happens – Oh,boy' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com