Prince Performed “Purple Rain” Unplugged at One of His Final Shows Last Week

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Today, the world mourns the death of legendary musician Prince, the prolific artist who produced countless hits such as “When Doves Cry” and “1999.”

Just a week before his death was reported on Thursday, the pop star played two sold-out shows in Atlanta, where he performed one of his most celebrated songs, “Purple Rain.” The concert enforced Prince’s long-standing ban on cameras, but one concertgoer managed to record a quick clip:

We weren’t supposed to use phones at Prince in ATL last week, but I couldn’t resist. Last performance of Purple Rain pic.twitter.com/6FjkJTksJO

— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) April 21, 2016