Bruce Springsteen Performs Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ in Brooklyn

Jack Phillips
4/24/2016
Updated:
4/24/2016

Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Prince a day after the pop superstar died.

Springsteen sang Prince’s “Purple Rain” in Brooklyn, while guitarist Nils Lofgren performed the guitar solo.

The Barclays Center was also lit with a purple light.

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“Whenever I saw Prince, I left the show humbled. Prince Forever. God bless,” he told the crowd.

Springsteen has also paid tribute to David Bowie and Eagles member Glenn Frey on his tour.

He played “Rebel Rebel” by Bowie and “Take It Easy” by the Eagles.

There’s been a number of high-profile Prince tributes this week, including one by Pearl Jam.

And Mumford and Sons.

And this from Jimmy Buffett.

And Stevie Wonder.

And Slipknot/Stone Sour.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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