Rolling Stone: Prince Breaks Out Beatles, Rolling Stones at Oscar Party

“Starting close 1:45, the nearly two-hour set kicked off with a tease — the opening progression to “Purple Rain,” which brought out the diminutive Prince, strolling onto the stage carrying a blinged-out baton. He soon traded it in for a guitar and, backed by a three-piece band… and killer harmonica player Frederic Yonnet.” – Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, February 23, 2009

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