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Watch Prince’s Band The Revolution Play Their First Reunion Show In Minneapolis

The late singer’s backing band will play three tribute shows at First Avenue this week.

By David Renshaw
September 02, 2016

Party 💜

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The Revolution. This is how I want to celebrate Prince. Amazing.

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Prince’s backing band The Revolution announced plans to play a run of shows in Minneapolis shows in memory of their former leader after he passed away in April. Last night, September 1, saw the band play the first of three dates at local club First Avenue. The venue has significance with Prince fans as it features heavily in 1984 film Purple Rain.

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See below for fan shot footage of the band performing songs including "Raspberry Beret" and "Purple Rain" below. At one point they were joined by guest Bilal to perform “The Beautiful Ones." The Revolution will play First Avenue this Friday and Saturday, September 2-3.

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Bilal joins #TheRevolution for "The Beautiful Ones"

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She wore a #raspberryberet

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Bilal!!!! #thebeautifulones

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Partying like it's 1999 with #TheRevolution

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#PurpleRain

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Not my set list, but still pretty dope. #therevolution #prince

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