I was at this concert. 1981 my senior year, I was 17. What a terrible display by the crowd. Some just weren't ready for Prince, so they did what they did. People suck sometimes, you know ? Anyways, Prince got the last laugh, and turned into a global Superstar. We all miss you Buddy, hope you are rocking in the heavens.
It was the wrong concert for him. People love him, and that's fine. Just not Rolling Stones fans. Completely different audience for his type of thing. The Stones are t-shirt and bluejeans rockers that are laid back, cool, rooted in the blues and keep it all real. You could hang out in the bar and drink with them all night, they're real. Prince was a full on act, weird until he died. You just don't show up on stage in purple panties in front of a Rolling Stones crowd unless you're a real woman (born and raised as one without "reassignment" surgery) and you plan on dancing in them, or you have a really good voice and can sing backing vocals. I've seen the Stones 3 times and would have been 4 this year had it not been for covid - if I knew Prince was opening I'd hang out in the lobby and drink a beer while he's on, then go to my seat after he finished. One of the Stones shows I was at they had Elvis Costello opening - now THAT is far more along the lines of a Stones audience. The other two they had no opening act.
He was taken far too soon. Statistically med staff mistreat entertainers. No wonder he looked to the streets to treat his hip pain. My bone therapy dr said he should have been treating prince years ago. I knew something was wrong when he posted don’t waste prayers on me yet, but he did not allow messaging and received thousands of posts a day. Not only a musical genius, he gave away millions secretly and offered a quick 25$ a ticket concert when rioting started I think in Boston. A true hero. I still cry at our loss.
Reading your comment was sad yet absolutely cool because Prince did shine continued to shine and I believe he is above shining down on us. Thank you for your comment and I'm a bit jealous of not having the chance to see this precious soul.
@@joe6096 what a load of BS Jagger himself dressed feminine and wore makeup for his show including lipstick, who are you to claim all Rolling stones fans wear t-shirt and bluejeans the rolling stones didn't dress that way, also the Rolling Stones appreciated Prince's style and talent so that's good enough for me.
I guarantee you almost no one who attended that concert ( 60k to 70k people) booing as loud as they could when prince and his band played, will ever admit that today, now realizing how talented he was.
i was actually enjoying the music and never booed it. had never heard of him. but i was all the way in the back when it just turned into a spectacle. i remember some guys saying "that dudes wearing womens underwear" lol. i hate throrogood and was there for Geils and the Stones. wasn't exactly a great choice for that day and that group of bands.
I Was there and was so surprised on how the crowd reacted to Prince ...I loved him and the Stones. Got to see him again another time and he was off the charts with his dancing and singing! Truly a magnificent artist.
The World is a little less exciting without this amazing musician in it. At least we have his amazing catalogue of music to listen to when we wish. RIP sir.
Willswalkingwest I make sure my kids hear his & others great music to help mold them into outstanding citizens!!! My youngest is playing guitar & electric bass & upright fret less bass!!! And the president of the high school 2 times in a row!!!Junior & senior year!!!! My older listens more to older music! She knows who Daryl Hall & John Oats are!!! Etc!!!! 80's music , R&B Pop .... Favorites are New Edition,MJ,& prob Prince!? To name a few.... Earth wind & fire blah yada yada... To all parents give your children the gift of music especially the good old stuff! It helps develop their character & understanding of the history of our society etc!! My kids have more common sense than most today!!
I'm glad Prince persevered, and forged on to be one of the greatest Singer/Song writers of all times. I don't think many people knew this but he played 27 different instruments, and played all of them on his debut Album "For You" when he was 20 years old. He ended up being a 7 times Grammy winner, and had over 100 Million in record sales. "Purple Rain" 💜 is still one of my all time favourites! Love you, and miss you, Prince 💜 💟 ☮️ 🎸🎺🎷🎹🥁🎤🎻🎼
Their loss. I saw Prince a few years before he died, undoubtedly one of the most amazing concerts I have ever been to. Respect to the Stones though, they always get fantastic openers because they actually love great music.
Little did they know they were booing a legend in the making! The same people that scrutinized him were dying to see him in concert just a few years later! Rest in peace my sweet Prince!💜💜💜
@@armandotownsend1202 where’s your awards? How many records have you sold? Majority of the world doesn’t believe that prince sucks so that makes you the minority in which the minority doesn’t matter.
I worked security for this concert and remember it well. I was coordinating the VIP seating area. Loads of celebrities like Tina Turner, Farrah Faccet, Ryan O'Neal, Morgan Fairchild in the stands to see the Stones...Prince took the stage in a skimpy outfit and opened with "Jack me Off" and the bottles and jeers (many racist) went flying. It was ugly. I had never heard of him before and wondered why in the world he would have been chosen for this crowd. It was LA in the summer in the coliseum -- hot as hell and people had been waiting for hours. It got so rough that they left the stage and Prince and the band came to me and asked to sit. I literally didn't have a single seat and I was worried for their safety, so sent them upstairs to watch the Stones from a box. I remember thinking, "Well those guys blew their chance. Doubt they'll ever amount to anything." Boy would that prove to be wrong! Prince was a lovely, eccentric soul who left this world an incredible gift of music.
Just want to say Thank you for sharing your story, such an amazing experience and to see it first hand, history in the making. Truly appreciate it, Thank you.
My brother and I were there as well. Had our small bottles of booze confiscated by security upon entry from our back sides....different lines , too! Oh well!! It was rumored the Stones could be on a farewell tour so we felt we better attend because we missed the boat to see the Beetles 10 years prior...The Hell's Angel's were showing up at their events acting as bouncers. This was one of them. When Prince and company came out on stage it was not expected. His style was way different than the Stones'. At the time it was a peculiar, shocking, and feminine style. THIS crowd was definitely not ready for Prince! They threw shoes, bottles and many other objects we could not make out. Prince played on!!. I was impressed with their resiliency. Felt bad for them when they left. After about 30 minutes, the Stone's came out and their first song was "Under My Thumb." The crowd went ballistic. To this day it is one of my favorite songs.....Regrettably, Prince's brilliance was not appreciated that day...R.I.P. Prince!!
No music. Prince was an amazing entertainer. He could sing he could shred the hell out of a guitar and he certainly could dance and he wrote some pretty amazing songs. He is gone way too soon. I’m 75 and I’m white and I think he was phenomenal.👍👍
@@asensibleyoungman2978 , I don’t know what colour has to do with it. I just mentioned I’m an old white guy or Caucasian whatever and I think he was really talented. That’s it sensible young person.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 Sadly, identity politics has caused many to think that they’re defined by their skin tone, sex or gender. It’s idiocy but what can you do?
I took my dad to see Prince and the Time at Staples center back in the day like 2004 ? I was with my crazy 6 friends and we had the nose bleed seats where if one wrong step you can fall over the railing in front of you. My dad never stopped talking about Prince for years as well as my crazy cute friends. I wish he could of lived long enough to see Bruno Mars because he wanted to after he saw him and Beyonce at a super bowl. Rest in Peace DAD OSCAR O. RIGOLI :) You are now hanging w/ Prince! xoxoxo
Just wanted to say a Huge Thank You to everyone who shared a memory of the concert or made a great comment. It means the world to me. I also want to thank the vast majority of you all for being respectful of others and engaging positively. I'm just trying to share my love for Prince's work and life and am honestly blessed to have a chance to do so. Everyone has that special artist that is the soundtrack to your life and I am lucky to have found mine. Thank you
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel Prince was the soundtrack to my life as well and when he passed away it was like looseing a family member glad he didn’t let this debockle stop him I love this guy to the moon and back he inspired me and I’m so glad I got a chance to walk the earth the same time he did much love to you and yours
@@NightchildReviewsPrinceChannel I saw Prince 5 times, the last was 5 years to the day of his death. I'm a Beatles fan but I love Prince, too. I came close to getting tickets from my brother to this but he needed the money and sold them. He was more into harder rock music than I but he and his best friend said that Prince was definitely 1 of the greatest. I'll never forget the last show I saw of his. It was part of the 21 night stand he did in LA. He filled the arena and kicked ass for 3 exhausting hours.
That was well done. I commend the Rolling Stones for giving Prince the opportunity to do something another black artist wouldn't have been given unless you had a Jimi Hendrix kind of feel. It was stated Prince never opened for anyone or group ever again. For us Prince fans are thankful he never had too.
I remember this concert. He was booed off the stage. People were throwing shoes, bottles, food and trash. Anything they could find to get him off the stage. He left and came back and people got even more rude. he left the stage and about ten minutes later we saw a helicopter take off . George came on stage and it was rock and roll from that moment on. I liked Prince and thought it was really mean the way people treated him.
Mick was correct involving Prince as his opening.Just as the Stones were involved with Howlin' Wolf it was the right thing to do.I'm disappointed we as a nation were still unwilling at the time listening to his great artistry.
And, Little Richard. How could you have left him out? I mean, Little Richard may have started most of the music aspect..., but, definitely started the outrageousness aspect.
An artist's life is laced with strife, struggle and pain, much of which is never told to the outsider, who is often bedazzled by the outwardly gleam! Rest in ☮️, Prince! There can never be another you!
I spent decades in Minnesota, so we all know Prince. He could have lived anywhere in the world, but chose to stay in MN. I met him, and he could not have been any nicer. He does not have airs about him; he is not a star who demands this and that; rather the opposite, he have all seen him jump out of his vehicle and go into a store himself. He does not want people waiting on him nor catering to him. I cannot say enough good things about him.
I think it's important to clarify, I haven't personally given my opinion on the Concert, I wasn't there and was a very small child. I have merely collated the opinions of former Band members, Journalists, Other Artists and writers from the time. I think that there was probably a lot of different things going on in the minds of people at the Concert and it would be difficult to know what they were thinking. I apologise for pronouncing J Geils incorrectly, I must admit I had never heard the name before and got it completely wrong! Accusations of Racism have however been made by different outlets such as the attached article ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-booed-rolling-stones/ I'm not sure what you mean by high fives on Twitter, genuinely have not ned for that. I just make small videos following Prince's career. Fortunately Prince brought the Funk back, although many felt the Dirty Mind era was too Disco for the Stones fans liking.
Firstly I'm sorry you didn't like the video, I must admit the appearance of Prince in his Dirty Mind clothes certainly was seem as controversial by some. If you notice the previous comment there were I think many reasons involved, some people just wanted to see the Stones, some comments from people who where there below the video state that there was drunkeness, some just didn't like Prince's particular type of music, some talk about race, homophobia (which is obviously ironic as Prince was quite the ladies' man) and a host of other reasons. I have not expressed my opinion once in the video and simply found all the quotes I could, I certainly made very, very clear that Prince was wearing what he was wearing. I have no viewpoint about an event which I wasn't, I simply explore Prince's career. I certainly don't have any opinion about the music industry nearly 40 years ago. Certainly many people have said that there were racist jeers made and a number of news outlets have also made this statement. Lisa Coleman Prince's keyboardist also said this "We lasted 5 minutes before being pummelled with Chicken, bottles and a sea of corn and there were all these fingers. F-- U Fa**ot, the n-word, everything horrible'. There's genuinely no reason for me to sensationalise the situation, I don't benefit from it. It's also strange because you assume that rock and roll audiences would be pretty open to new sounds etc, however it was also a very long day with a lot of acts. I apologise if you feel the little video wasn't to your liking, it's honestly simply a hobby and a way to talk about my special interest of Prince.
Prince was heads above those blues derivative bands, he was innovative and wasn't limited to one genre. Miles davis made a comment about the stones which I wouldn't repeat here but there were plenty of Jazz musicians that recognized the musical genius known as Prince.
@@lewislane9727 I agree. Thank You. My Brother Jr passed 2 years ago, he was a big Rolling Stones Fan. Our Top 40 Club Band played a few Stones tunes, "Jumping Jack Flash; Time is on my Side, Fool to Cry, Brown Sugar, Honkey Tonk Man, Wild Horses, Start me Up, The Last Time & Satisfaction." My Brother Jr would get excited when we'd play Rolling Stones Songs, He'd take his GF out to dance and send a Beer up for the Band. I miss him, decided to reply to you in his Honor. Peace Lewis. Thank You.
I was 15 years old in 1981 when I attended this concert at the Los Angeles Colosseum. I was with my date, Stacy Brown and my family friend, Gary Buscombe. We stood roughly in the middle of the grass football field (festival seating area). The J. Geils Band was okay, but George Thorogood brought the house down! The crowd was in the mood for more rock and roll, but when Prince and his band came out dressed so flamboyantly, I don’t think the crowd knew how to process what they were seeing. They reacted rather negatively, booing and throwing trash. I was curious about Prince, logic dictating that they must be excellent if the Stones wanted them there. The crowd never gave them a chance though. I think they only played 3 or 4 songs. But believe me, that was an eternity considering the 60k to 70k people that were booing them. I’ve never seen anything like that, before or since. It was an interesting experience considering how truly talented Prince was and how famous he became.
I was there. We wanted the Stones not some guy in his undies and a trench coat. He came back out after the intense rejection from the crowd and played more. Lol
I was there and remember him coming on stage. Got through one song and then all hell broke loose. Everything and anything that wasn’t tied down was thrown on stage at him. No one knew him. Little did we know.
Even if people didn't know him they shouldn't have thrown things at him anyways that is terrible I bet you now everybody regrets doing that he is so amazing
I was actually there at the LA Coliseum show. Prince opened up and I'd never heard of him but he cranked and tore the place up. I was amazed. It was very cool to be there for that.
I got to see the Legendary Prince on his Purple Rain tour in 1985 in Memphis at the Mid South Coliseum. One of the greatest Shows i ever seen. Very Sad he is Gone.
I remember hearing about that. I admired Prince for his never give up drive. It was reported that Prince said he'd never open for anyone ever...and he didn't.
actually after Rolling Stones he went opening with Rick James but after every show everybody was questioning who was the support group to support..half thought Prince the others Rick James (tales from the bus.. )
I was 15 years old and a Sophomore in High School at Westlake Village the day that I hitchhiked 45 miles to this concert. The ticket cost $25. Prince opened up, followed by George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, then the J Geils Band, and finally the Rolling Stones. The next day, an article in the LA Times described the incident, labeling Los Angeles “ The City of Shoes.” I couldn’t believe it. The people in front took off their shoes and bombarded the stage! Both days the concert sold out. Thirty thousand people filled the floor of the LA Collesium. I had one of those concert shirts for a long time. I feel terrible that anyone would have to go through the experience he did, even if it did make him stronger. I remember I had friends who liked Prince before “the curve,” as described in the video. I’m so glad he went on and shared his artistic talent with the world in his lifetime. What a sad and boring place the world would be if everyone only appreciated the same art and music. Prince was way ahead of his time. I’m 54 now and living in the Midwest, but I’ll never forget the concert that day in October 1981.
That's cool because I'm 55 and saw Prince perform at one of his 4 sold-out shows at Masonic Temple in Detroit a year later in 1982....pre-Purple Rain mind you. This show was rated one of the best concerts ever in Detroit along with the mentions of The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones of course but to see Prince/The Time/Vanity 6 listed next to them in that article must've been the best revenge.
I was there. I was only 12 years old. My uncle took me to the concert because I was a huge fan of the stones. I’ll remember this concert the rest of my life. Thank you uncle Carlos (RIP) for the great memories.
I disagree 100%. Throwing things at shitty singers is what makes going to concerts great. Someone should throw something at you just for making that statement.
You have no clue, zero clue what a stadium rock show was like in the late 70's early 80's....Audiences did not suffer BS or PC trixters, and did not appreciate being experimented on. The crowds were usually highly intoxicated before even arriving and usually wanted opening acts out of the way quickly.....It was a really poor choice by the Rolling Stones ....i remember being at a show and they were announcing upcoming shows, and they announced an unknown band called "the CARS" and the stadium boo'ed so loud just because of the lame name they chose. LOL. Prince in a g-string? You just know the crowd felt like the Stones were trolling them....At that point it doesn't matter if it's Jimi Hendrix, It's not about the music any longer
I was at the coliseum concert. I was enthralled by the genius Prince exhibited. It was great and showed all of the talent which he would grow over the years.
The proper thing to have done would be to have had Mick Jagger come out and introduce Prince as a friend of his that way the audience would have at least been respectful. Look up the interview with Dee Snider who talks about how Lemmy went out and introduced Twisted Sister as friends that way they wouldn’t have gotten crushed by Motörhead fans.
I'm not Prince's biggest fan, but Lemmy was a regular guy. and smart enough to be pro-active like that. Mick is Mick. considering that he wore eye shadow when Prince was a little kid in Minnesota, it might've been a good idea to lend some high profile support to the kid. but in the absence of it, PR Nelson still, eventually pounded the ROLLING STONES in record sales, while they relied on selling concert tickets .
Little did these people know that they had just witnessed the greatest performer to ever have graced a stage. He was and is above and beyond everyone else. He channeled his craft and he was mesmerizing! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I've seen Prince about three times and after watching him perform other acts are so boring he was such an amazing artist and performer it's unbelievable I just got my prince tattoo renewed it looks so nice I had it done after he passed away and I got it touched up today but I also have a little one on my shoulder probably 25 years ago. I think everybody should get a small symbol for Prince
@@gwendolyngarner5084 some people still aren't ready for him because they're a bunch of idiots that don't know music or Talent he is the best that will ever or could ever be once you go to his concert the rest are boring
Actually Bill Graham, the promoter, was responsible for this lineup. Let's play a game - which of these is not like the others: a) The Rolling Stones; b) The J. Geils Band; c) George Thorogood and the Destroyers; d) Prince. The only surprise was that Bill Graham thought this would work.
@Philip Like I said, which one of these isn't like the other? The crowd was typical 1981 classic rock crowd. Prince was punk/R&B/pop/etc. Recipe for disaster. The reaction went from "What the hell is this?" to "This sounds bad!" to "We hate these guys!" to "YOU are going to feel our pain for doing this to us!" All in the course of 3 songs. Yes, the crowd was disrespectful, but so was the band. Showing their arses, Prince telling people to f*ck themselves, flipping off the audience. Why did this work for The Sex Pistols and not Prince??? Rule #1: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! Prince didn't grasp that concept at the time. He acting like he thought he was on the same level as the Stones, without earning that type of recognition at that time. First came the shoes, them the trash, then anything not bolted down. Funny that the crowd calmed down as soon as he left the stage. And in my opinion, race was not a factor. The Stones had used many black performers up to that point as openers with little incident. Full disclosure: I hated Prince then and never liked his music. I still don't. Just don't care for that genre of music. Changed the channel during the Super Bowl. But I'll give him credit for persevering.
Brian Washington - EXACTLY. Most of this crowd were probably waiting in line to get tickets to the PR show in '84/'85. I do think a big part of this debacle was just that the crowd wanted Mick and the band and they were drunk and impatient. However, I have no doubt that J Geils and and George T were more well received when they played. Prince was just not well known enough at this point. Good thing he persevered and kept going!
@Brian Washington There's nothing ironic about that. There is no comparison between singing 'Jack me off' while naked except for knickers and Purple rain.
@@richarddavis3239 Dude, it isn't ironic. In fact, I knew guys in my high school who went to that show and they freely admitted that they were throwing garbage and a little over two years later they were talking about how great he was. BTW, Prince didn't stop doing songs with racy lyrics. Just listen to "Darling Nikki" or "Erotic City".
I was at that show too, Prince was booed off the stage and at that point Bill Graham came out onto the stage, walked up to the microphone and calmed all of us down and explained who Prince was and why we should give him a chance. Then he said "let's have Prince back on stage to show us what he can do". Prince came out by himself and soloed on his guitar and blew everybody away. It was impressive and he did play a few more songs after that. Spirit of Bill Graham to be present at that show, and Prince rocked it!
@mister Verde Did Prince tell you that himself? My statement had nothing to do with racism or panties. ALL musicians have bad days for whatever reason. C'mon man.
I was privileged to be a 16 y.o. in attendance at the Silverdome for that tour. Can you imagine, it was Prince followed by Iggy Pop followed by Santana and then you were treated to the Stones. People have a hard time believing you when you recount it but that happened, very fortunate to have the memory.
I was there also, I still have an unused concert ticket. Princes face, he was so hurt. Dez tried to reason but boots & bottles followed. "All the critics love you in New York" Take a bath hippies!
Great insight into this moment in Prince's journey to global success. Good to see his talent won through in the end. Thanks for putting it together and posting it.
@@alexanders562 back then and even in the 70s festival/concerts were billed with different artist and music and other billing on that ticket was The Boomtown Rats, J.Geils Band, George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers plus The Stones. Prince was booked at the wrong show. Mick gave him the chance and Prince didn't give up. It was s rowdy day and crowd
@@alexanders562 I was there. It was nothing personal; it was a STONES concert and even if anybody HAD heard of a Prince it would've been horrible planning because it was like black n white - uhhhh Well, like androgynous Tiny Black guy against old school hard rock (actually Stones in their disco faze of Some girls that tour). Definitely not racial; it was wimp vs Rock n Roll. Prince's early LPs didn't translate well to a Live band that early so it was a fail on many levels but the "hate" was not racial - it was more like Who the fuck is this? Put the Stones on. And it wasn't just a few drunk bikers - the front people were the only ones in range to chuck the stacks of paper cups and such but I sat in front 25% of the venue and the "impatience" was all over - but we got a good view of the people in chucking range from where I was seated. See my other comment above. 🎸
I think I might need to clarify a few things, firstly the views on the video weren't mine, I was a small child at the timebut were taken from contemporaneous accounts. There have been a multitude of different explanations for the reaction to Prince. I think it's also worth mentioning if you wish to convince people that prejudice wasn't the cause, it might be a more successful if you didn't use strangely prejudiced language, I presume your use of that term, however inaccurate, was meant to be insulting. It clearly is incredibly interesting the rather disturbing levels of homophobia towards a straight artist.
Just goes to show how far revolutionary talent runs ahead of the crowd. The Stones themselves recognized it; but their drunk fans could not (yet). Never forget Van Gogh never sold a painting in his entire life; but now they sale for tens of millions of dollars.
I was actually there man, I wasn't drunk but I'd been waiting hours to see some rock and out comes this guy dressed in a frilly white lace outfit looking like a drag queen. So you'll have to excuse me for booing. I didn't throw anything tho.....
As I understand it, the Stones did NOT organize for Prince to be a part of this. They knew better lol - it was the promotion company at the time. Shows you how much corporate pinheads know about the different types of rock music. Some things just do not mix.
From what we understand Mick Jagger after seeing Prince perform was the main reason for the inclusion. Its also difficult with Prince as his Concerts embraced so many genres he's very hard to categorize.
Actually he did sell 2, over his whole life. For the equivalent of less than $200. I am an Artist, I quit making work after I came to grips with the reality of the Art World. It's ugly, people are made popular or successful by decision, a business decision. I could have made it, if would have just "entertained" the right people. I won't go into detail but it's dark and has little to do with the quality of work. I thought being a tortured Artist was going to be a romantic life style. Vincent made beautiful work, with out his brother he could not have produced what he did. He went insane. And now his work is worth 80-120 million dollars. That is a travisty. John 14:6
73 year old white gal here . . with tremendous respect for Prince's talent and integrity. What a loss for us that he's gone, though thankfully, his music lives on.
Prince is a King..He is one of a Lifetime music genius..He is so talented so bright he made others a star..All the hits he gave to others songs they are known for..They are his songs..But gave them and made them stars..So many Sinad O’Connor to Cyndi Lauper to Carmen Electra and so many others like the drummer from Louisville but Pills kill he had nobody close enough that he would listen to..And if they just made a emergency landing to save your life at least listen to that OMG..Thank you.Purple People Pleaser.
I remember this concert like it was yesterday, it was 42 years ago, I was only 19 years old, it was hot as hell that summer of 1981 at the coliseum, it was great, loved it , rock out with stones, their new album back then was start me up
wtf are you talking about .. watch when he played with Tom Petty and others covering a George Harrison song "while my guitar weeps " you have no clue WTF you are talking about . he is also on the top 100 all time best players .. so Stephen go suck an egg .... fool
I admit I was always confused by his apparent "ladies man" persona combined with dressing so, uh feminine at times, but I didn't care too much when the music played. He was cool as shit and doing what he damn well pleased was always appealing.
i am dj jerry ...yup. You, sir, are so correct in that assumption. TRUTH. That is All that is Left. The Gods Honest Truth. 🤗😄😐😑😶🙄😅Danielle in PhillyPA 🕊🦅
Shaun Pearson ....seriously, yes. He was and will always be a musician. A Man and a very talented musician, composer, lyricist, poet. Producer, director, protege and Master. Truly. RIP.from PhillyPA 🤗😎😁😶🙄😏
This was my first concert ever. I was 12 and my mom took me. Even then I was appalled and embarrassed by the crowd but with George and Geils there it was bound to get rough with a rougher crowd. Bowie and Jagger were really the only two standout flamboyant musicians that were accepted.
Just wanted to thank you for creating this video - it is a true inspiration. The audience/followers/fans rarely see the trajectory that an artist has in their career. This is important for us all to hear and acknowledge! Thank you again ~
Truly appreciate you watching my little video, I have Autism and Prince's music has helped me a great deal. Really enjoy hearing people's memories from the time and from those who were there. Thank you deeply 🙏
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel ..greetings from Los Angeles California...here’s a bit of history for you ..bob Marley and the wailers were kicked out of a tour back in the 70s by sly and the family stone ...reason why ? They were more popular than sly and no opening band should do that ..but the wailers were and so sly felt jealous and little did he know that bob became a legend...Irie and big ups !!!
My sentiment also. Great job telling this story. And while I'm a HUGE FAN of both Prince and the Stones, until I clicked on to this video, I had no idea that Prince Rogers Nelson had ever opened up for the Stones.
I was there. People were pretty wound up for the Stones, Prince came out, played a few, it didn't go over well. I must admit, Prince gave it right back, he was a scrappy guy. I remember him saying 'Ya'll COLD !' and such. I recall the promoter trying to calm everyone down, I think the 'baby you can jerk me off' song came next, and the place erupted. There were close to 100k people there, they pulled him.
Thanks so much for the info!!! This shows me how humble he was I dont recall him ever speaking of this time of his career...so he did have to experience the negativity of racism like so many before him...Rest In Power my brother much luv!!!
I've seen a lot of interviews with him and he is never mentioned that ever so I've never heard of it until now reading all the comments and watching the video I don't care if people didn't like him they shouldn't have thrown nothing at him or any other group that's so ignorant they shall be ashamed of themselves and hopefully they are and they're embarrassed of what they did
During this time Prince wasn't played on the radio either you would only hear him on public radio and dj music at concerts. Back then you will hear people over and over "Who is that? and be dancing before the group (Rock or Soul) came on the stage.
The same thing happened to Jimi Hendrix - when he opened for The Monkees - before a tiny bopper audience.They booed Hendrix off the stage and he cussed them out.Wrong audience tis' all. Kool-aid drinkers don't like drinking real wine.
You must have witnessed quite an event . A lot of top dogs started out with people who had a narrow vision of musical genius . Jimi Hendrix was booed in various places and EMENEM was laughed at by some on Soul Train when he aried . I'm sure there are many .I'm glad Prince just got more fired up .The first time I heard of him was a concert that he gave in Detroit .He gave a concert wearing panty hose and garter straps .Some of my friends told me it was completely sold out .I know the music world takes some fortitude .I know Sexy Dancer was one tough cut .That was the one my friends told me about .Late 1979 .
When I saw him, he wearing the same, or a similar, outfit! I thought he was fire! He would sometimes come to Atlanta and play impromptu concerts! Truly one of the greatest musician/writer of our time!
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel Hi, I was only able to find this on Facebook facebook.com/consequence/videos/10155561371741648?sfns=mo Short clip unfortunately
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel wasn’t sure, it’s really tough finding these clips, I’ll keep a lookout and post if I find anything else. Nice video by the way! Cheers!
I seen him a few times over the years in and around Chanhassen, I know he rode a cyclocross cause I'd pass him on the trail not far from his place, I'd say "hello" and he said "how ya doin'" I found it hard to believe, the day he died. I went over to paisley park and people were already gathering and leaving wreathes and such. I parked my motorcycle and walked around, found myself on that bike trail near the tunnel it passed beneath. I didn't realize it was so close to his home, it made sense then. It felt like he was there hanging out with his fans, he seemed close that night.
I was at this concert. 1981 my senior year, I was 17. What a terrible display by the crowd. Some just weren't ready for Prince, so they did what they did. People suck sometimes, you know ? Anyways, Prince got the last laugh, and turned into a global Superstar. We all miss you Buddy, hope you are rocking in the heavens.
It was the wrong concert for him. People love him, and that's fine. Just not Rolling Stones fans. Completely different audience for his type of thing. The Stones are t-shirt and bluejeans rockers that are laid back, cool, rooted in the blues and keep it all real. You could hang out in the bar and drink with them all night, they're real. Prince was a full on act, weird until he died. You just don't show up on stage in purple panties in front of a Rolling Stones crowd unless you're a real woman (born and raised as one without "reassignment" surgery) and you plan on dancing in them, or you have a really good voice and can sing backing vocals. I've seen the Stones 3 times and would have been 4 this year had it not been for covid - if I knew Prince was opening I'd hang out in the lobby and drink a beer while he's on, then go to my seat after he finished. One of the Stones shows I was at they had Elvis Costello opening - now THAT is far more along the lines of a Stones audience. The other two they had no opening act.
He was taken far too soon. Statistically med staff mistreat entertainers. No wonder he looked to the streets to treat his hip pain. My bone therapy dr said he should have been treating prince years ago. I knew something was wrong when he posted don’t waste prayers on me yet, but he did not allow messaging and received thousands of posts a day. Not only a musical genius, he gave away millions secretly and offered a quick 25$ a ticket concert when rioting started I think in Boston. A true hero. I still cry at our loss.
Reading your comment was sad yet absolutely cool because Prince did shine continued to shine and I believe he is above shining down on us. Thank you for your comment and I'm a bit jealous of not having the chance to see this precious soul.
@@joe6096 what a load of BS Jagger himself dressed feminine and wore makeup for his show including lipstick, who are you to claim all Rolling stones fans wear t-shirt and bluejeans the rolling stones didn't dress that way, also the Rolling Stones appreciated Prince's style and talent so that's good enough for me.
Rolling Stones sucks!!!!!!!
I was there. It was frightening. I love Prince…..he redoubled his efforts. Yes he turned the page….magnificent musician. Miss him on this planet.
I guarantee you almost no one who attended that concert ( 60k to 70k people) booing as loud as they could when prince and his band played, will ever admit that today, now realizing how talented he was.
i was actually enjoying the music and never booed it. had never heard of him. but i was all the way in the back when it just turned into a spectacle. i remember some guys saying "that dudes wearing womens underwear" lol. i hate throrogood and was there for Geils and the Stones. wasn't exactly a great choice for that day and that group of bands.
I booed, he sucked
My dad was there completely admitted to it princess sucked
@@garrettmaxon8112 well we saw who had the last laugh and it wasn’t that thang that told you that
@@richg9448 I mean he died cause he’s was a Pos so go figure
I Was there and was so surprised on how the crowd reacted to Prince ...I loved him and the Stones. Got to see him again another time and he was off the charts with his dancing and singing! Truly a magnificent artist.
The World is a little less exciting without this amazing musician in it. At least we have his amazing catalogue of music to listen to when we wish. RIP sir.
Willswalkingwest I make sure my kids hear his & others great music to help mold them into outstanding citizens!!!
My youngest is playing guitar & electric bass & upright fret less bass!!!
And the president of the high school 2 times in a row!!!Junior & senior year!!!!
My older listens more to older music! She knows who Daryl Hall & John Oats are!!! Etc!!!!
80's music , R&B Pop ....
Favorites are New Edition,MJ,& prob Prince!? To name a few.... Earth wind & fire blah yada yada...
To all parents give your children the gift of music especially the good old stuff! It helps develop their character & understanding of the history of our society etc!!
My kids have more common sense than most today!!
I'm glad Prince persevered, and forged on to be
one of the greatest Singer/Song writers of all
times. I don't think many people knew this but
he played 27 different instruments, and played
all of them on his debut Album "For You" when he
was 20 years old. He ended up being a 7 times
Grammy winner, and had over 100 Million in record
sales. "Purple Rain" 💜 is still one of my all time
favourites! Love you, and miss you, Prince 💜
💟 ☮️ 🎸🎺🎷🎹🥁🎤🎻🎼
Prince taught himself to play piano in one weekend. Unreal!
Linda Rolf So impressive! 💜
Prince won Grammy fot the best album 18984 with Purplñe Rain beating Michael Jackson's Thriller,which was the most sold album from all the times.
Their loss. I saw Prince a few years before he died, undoubtedly one of the most amazing concerts I have ever been to. Respect to the Stones though, they always get fantastic openers because they actually love great music.
Sorry to hear this.. never knew this happened to him. Always loved his music
Little did they know they were booing a legend in the making! The same people that scrutinized him were dying to see him in concert just a few years later! Rest in peace my sweet Prince!💜💜💜
Prince totally always killed it. Like the Stones, but watch While My Guitar Gently Weep cover solo by him. Like gddm heaven.
He sucked, that's why we booed
@@armandotownsend1202 You suck mf you jealous that Prince was better so stfu
@@armandotownsend1202 where’s your awards? How many records have you sold? Majority of the world doesn’t believe that prince sucks so that makes you the minority in which the minority doesn’t matter.
@@armandotownsend1202 YOU sucked!
I worked security for this concert and remember it well. I was coordinating the VIP seating area. Loads of celebrities like Tina Turner, Farrah Faccet, Ryan O'Neal, Morgan Fairchild in the stands to see the Stones...Prince took the stage in a skimpy outfit and opened with "Jack me Off" and the bottles and jeers (many racist) went flying. It was ugly. I had never heard of him before and wondered why in the world he would have been chosen for this crowd. It was LA in the summer in the coliseum -- hot as hell and people had been waiting for hours. It got so rough that they left the stage and Prince and the band came to me and asked to sit. I literally didn't have a single seat and I was worried for their safety, so sent them upstairs to watch the Stones from a box. I remember thinking, "Well those guys blew their chance. Doubt they'll ever amount to anything." Boy would that prove to be wrong! Prince was a lovely, eccentric soul who left this world an incredible gift of music.
Just want to say Thank you for sharing your story, such an amazing experience and to see it first hand, history in the making. Truly appreciate it, Thank you.
My brother and I were there as well. Had our small bottles of booze confiscated by security upon entry from our back sides....different lines , too! Oh well!!
It was rumored the Stones could be on a farewell tour so we felt we better attend because we missed the boat to see the Beetles 10 years prior...The Hell's Angel's were showing up at their events acting as bouncers. This was one of them. When Prince and company came out on stage it was not expected. His style was way different than the Stones'. At the time it was a peculiar, shocking, and feminine style. THIS crowd was definitely not ready for Prince! They threw shoes, bottles and many other objects we could not make out. Prince played on!!. I was impressed with their resiliency. Felt bad for them when they left. After about 30 minutes, the Stone's came out and their first song was "Under My Thumb." The crowd went ballistic. To this day it is one of my favorite songs.....Regrettably, Prince's brilliance was not appreciated that day...R.I.P. Prince!!
PRINCE SOLD HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL ...SMDH
@@slaughter4113 gosh. I hope not. Prayed for him.
It was not summer time it was in October, it was not hot as hell,it was overcast i think it even rained in the morning
No music. Prince was an amazing entertainer. He could sing he could shred the hell out of a guitar and he certainly could dance and he wrote some pretty amazing songs. He is gone way too soon. I’m 75 and I’m white and I think he was phenomenal.👍👍
Hi 75 and white. Nice to meet you.
What has skin colour got to do with it?
@@asensibleyoungman2978 , I don’t know what colour has to do with it. I just mentioned I’m an old white guy or Caucasian whatever and I think he was really talented. That’s it sensible young person.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 Sadly, identity politics has caused many to think that they’re defined by their skin tone, sex or gender. It’s idiocy but what can you do?
@@asensibleyoungman2978 he’s just making a comment to show their fans weren’t according to racial identity, I get him !
I took my dad to see Prince and the Time at Staples center back in the day like 2004 ? I was with my crazy 6 friends and we had the nose bleed seats where if one wrong step you can fall over the railing in front of you. My dad never stopped talking about Prince for years as well as my crazy cute friends. I wish he could of lived long enough to see Bruno Mars because he wanted to after he saw him and Beyonce at a super bowl. Rest in Peace DAD OSCAR O. RIGOLI :) You are now hanging w/ Prince! xoxoxo
Just wanted to say a Huge Thank You to everyone who shared a memory of the concert or made a great comment. It means the world to me. I also want to thank the vast majority of you all for being respectful of others and engaging positively. I'm just trying to share my love for Prince's work and life and am honestly blessed to have a chance to do so. Everyone has that special artist that is the soundtrack to your life and I am lucky to have found mine. Thank you
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel We appreciate you brother. Lets togather continue to respect Royalty, Music and Legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson!
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel Prince was the soundtrack to my life as well and when he passed away it was like looseing a family member glad he didn’t let this debockle stop him I love this guy to the moon and back he inspired me and I’m so glad I got a chance to walk the earth the same time he did much love to you and yours
Thank you! Prince truly was extraordinary. I really appreciate your kind words 😊
Always nice when you drop by !
@@NightchildReviewsPrinceChannel I saw Prince 5 times, the last was 5 years to the day of his death. I'm a Beatles fan but I love Prince, too. I came close to getting tickets from my brother to this but he needed the money and sold them. He was more into harder rock music than I but he and his best friend said that Prince was definitely 1 of the greatest. I'll never forget the last show I saw of his. It was part of the 21 night stand he did in LA. He filled the arena and kicked ass for 3 exhausting hours.
One of the greatest guitarists ever. Never properly appreciated , a genius musician and song writer. What a shame this world is full of fools !!!
fank u ...
I saw him
Your right
Blew me away wow
adequate guitarist, but a very good performer.
Well I saw Hendrix, but Prince was wayyyyyy more talented. He really was a modern day Mozart.
Extraordinary guitar player 🙏🙏🙏
That was well done. I commend the Rolling Stones for giving Prince the opportunity to do something another black artist wouldn't have been given unless you had a Jimi Hendrix kind of feel. It was stated Prince never opened for anyone or group ever again. For us Prince fans are thankful he never had too.
they stole everything from black artists. fuck them and their inbred fans.
@@bassreeves2410 "stole" 🤣👍
He did open for Rick a few times the year before in 1980. Quite a tour which we look at here ua-cam.com/video/yptHFU3ZHD0/v-deo.html
He wasn't at that level yet.. Little Red Corvette was his only hit so far. Still great but wasn't as well rounded yet with his music.
I remember this concert. He was booed off the stage. People were throwing shoes, bottles, food and trash. Anything they could find to get him off the stage. He left and came back and people got even more rude. he left the stage and about ten minutes later we saw a helicopter take off . George came on stage and it was rock and roll from that moment on. I liked Prince and thought it was really mean the way people treated him.
Prince was beyond his year's very talented man RIP prince I'm still playing the purple rain record just better days
Mick was correct involving Prince as his opening.Just as the Stones were involved with Howlin' Wolf it was the right thing to do.I'm disappointed we as a nation were still unwilling at the time listening to his great artistry.
It’s like Funkadelic, Hendrix, and James Brown had a child.
Lol
You did forget elvis, little richard, fela kuti, mikhail baryshnikov and bruce lee
This.
And, Little Richard. How could you have left him out? I mean, Little Richard may have started most of the music aspect..., but, definitely started the outrageousness aspect.
That's the best one-sentence description of Prince I've ever seen.
I saw Prince live in concert 3 times and he was the best live act I'V ever seen.
An artist's life is laced with strife, struggle and pain, much of which is never told to the outsider, who is often bedazzled by the outwardly gleam! Rest in ☮️, Prince! There can never be another you!
Prince, true American Royalty . True American Artist of the Highest Caliber . RIP PURPLE ONE...
So very true 💜
American Royalty? That was very nice of you to say. Not sure how accurate that is? But nonetheless it was very nice of you to say.
I spent decades in Minnesota, so we all know Prince. He could have lived anywhere in the world, but chose to stay in MN. I met him, and he could not have been any nicer. He does not have airs about him; he is not a star who demands this and that; rather the opposite, he have all seen him jump out of his vehicle and go into a store himself. He does not want people waiting on him nor catering to him. I cannot say enough good things about him.
I had the same experience.
Saw him at 1st Ave in private shows.
He was very quiet offstage
oh thats beautiful ,,
Thats nice to hear
I wonder what he'd think of Minnesota now.
@@MPam1619 That's nice to hear, thanks for sharing it with us.
You gotta start somewhere. Just don't let the start be your finish. Prince proved that not backing down is the only real way to STARDOM.
Brother your videos are so amazing !
Hell yeah, he was freaking incredible!!! So in love with his songs and STYLE today, tomorrow, and forever!!!
Sorry, I'm not sure which person you're addressing
I think it's important to clarify, I haven't personally given my opinion on the Concert, I wasn't there and was a very small child. I have merely collated the opinions of former Band members, Journalists, Other Artists and writers from the time. I think that there was probably a lot of different things going on in the minds of people at the Concert and it would be difficult to know what they were thinking. I apologise for pronouncing J Geils incorrectly, I must admit I had never heard the name before and got it completely wrong! Accusations of Racism have however been made by different outlets such as the attached article ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-booed-rolling-stones/ I'm not sure what you mean by high fives on Twitter, genuinely have not ned for that. I just make small videos following Prince's career. Fortunately Prince brought the Funk back, although many felt the Dirty Mind era was too Disco for the Stones fans liking.
Firstly I'm sorry you didn't like the video, I must admit the appearance of Prince in his Dirty Mind clothes certainly was seem as controversial by some. If you notice the previous comment there were I think many reasons involved, some people just wanted to see the Stones, some comments from people who where there below the video state that there was drunkeness, some just didn't like Prince's particular type of music, some talk about race, homophobia (which is obviously ironic as Prince was quite the ladies' man) and a host of other reasons. I have not expressed my opinion once in the video and simply found all the quotes I could, I certainly made very, very clear that Prince was wearing what he was wearing. I have no viewpoint about an event which I wasn't, I simply explore Prince's career. I certainly don't have any opinion about the music industry nearly 40 years ago. Certainly many people have said that there were racist jeers made and a number of news outlets have also made this statement. Lisa Coleman Prince's keyboardist also said this "We lasted 5 minutes before being pummelled with Chicken, bottles and a sea of corn and there were all these fingers. F-- U Fa**ot, the n-word, everything horrible'. There's genuinely no reason for me to sensationalise the situation, I don't benefit from it. It's also strange because you assume that rock and roll audiences would be pretty open to new sounds etc, however it was also a very long day with a lot of acts. I apologise if you feel the little video wasn't to your liking, it's honestly simply a hobby and a way to talk about my special interest of Prince.
Proof!... There is no greatness without adversity.
NOOOOW we talkn......
Prince was born a star and he the greatest entertainer ever live
AGREED
@@kalebschulz7310 tyttt
I think Freddie Mercury would be: " Dahling hold my vodka " !
I didn’t like him when he hit the scene, fan of AC/DC and the like. But over the years came to appreciate his enormous talent.
Little Red Corvette really helped him crossover. This guy 2 talent
Yeah, not a big fan
Dude was a musical genius. If you don't respect prince you're a dumbass!!!!
exactly .. just like alot of us!! cheers mate!
I am a 60 yr. old rocker, and love listening to Prince.
Me 2, 😁👍🏻🎸🤘🏻
amazing guitar player
You can tell he's 60 because he doesn't have a profile pic haha
No problem to listen good music ("Prince"), also to listen rock music (Lemmy, R.I.P.), good music doesn´t contradict.
I’m 98 and love listening to Queen
WOW...had no idea this happened. God truly blessed this man with perseverance, or the world would had never known his creativity and talent. Bravo...!
Prince the best ❤❤❤💯💯💯
I'm so GLAD that Prince made it in that industry.
Def Stuv Obviously you do! Take your negativity and hate somewhere else.
@@defstuv8682 good point
He is bloody missed. Love u little man xx
Def Stuv why are you here then weirdo ?
Unfortunately that same industry took him out 😢
Saw PRINCE @ 1st Ave many times.
We LOVED him here in The Minneapple.
So sad he's gone.
Musical genius
Prince was heads above those blues derivative bands, he was innovative and wasn't limited to one genre. Miles davis made a comment about the stones which I wouldn't repeat here but there were plenty of Jazz musicians that recognized the musical genius known as Prince.
Prince was really good but no one stands the test of time like the rolling Stones you know time is on their side
@@lewislane9727 I agree. Thank You. My Brother Jr passed 2 years ago, he was a big Rolling Stones Fan. Our Top 40 Club Band played a few Stones tunes, "Jumping Jack Flash; Time is on my Side, Fool to Cry, Brown Sugar, Honkey Tonk Man, Wild Horses, Start me Up, The Last Time & Satisfaction." My Brother Jr would get excited when we'd play Rolling Stones Songs, He'd take his GF out to dance and send a Beer up for the Band. I miss him, decided to reply to you in his Honor. Peace Lewis. Thank You.
I was 15 years old in 1981 when I attended this concert at the Los Angeles Colosseum. I was with my date, Stacy Brown and my family friend, Gary Buscombe. We stood roughly in the middle of the grass football field (festival seating area). The J. Geils Band was okay, but George Thorogood brought the house down! The crowd was in the mood for more rock and roll, but when Prince and his band came out dressed so flamboyantly, I don’t think the crowd knew how to process what they were seeing. They reacted rather negatively, booing and throwing trash. I was curious about Prince, logic dictating that they must be excellent if the Stones wanted them there. The crowd never gave them a chance though. I think they only played 3 or 4 songs. But believe me, that was an eternity considering the 60k to 70k people that were booing them. I’ve never seen anything like that, before or since. It was an interesting experience considering how truly talented Prince was and how famous he became.
I was there. We wanted the Stones not some guy in his undies and a trench coat. He came back out after the intense rejection from the crowd and played more. Lol
I was there and remember him coming on stage. Got through one song and then all hell broke loose. Everything and anything that wasn’t tied down was thrown on stage at him. No one knew him. Little did we know.
Even if people didn't know him they shouldn't have thrown things at him anyways that is terrible I bet you now everybody regrets doing that he is so amazing
FS, you can thank racist MTV and rock radio for refusing to play his music (at the time) as to why hardly anyone knew of him and his music.
I was actually there at the LA Coliseum show. Prince opened up and I'd never heard of him but he cranked and tore the place up. I was amazed. It was very cool to be there for that.
You are so lucky
I got to see the Legendary Prince on his Purple Rain tour in 1985 in Memphis at the Mid South Coliseum. One of the greatest Shows i ever seen. Very Sad he is Gone.
I saw him at the Pyramid in 2004 in Memphis. Agreed the greatest show ive seen.
I remember hearing about that. I admired Prince for his never give up drive. It was reported that Prince said he'd never open for anyone ever...and he didn't.
actually after Rolling Stones he went opening with Rick James but after every show everybody was questioning who was the support group to support..half thought Prince the others Rick James (tales from the bus.. )
He did give up he flew back to Minnesota and Mick jagger flew out there and talked him into continuing
Was there first acted and walked off halfway through his set !!
@Rusell Shaw why shouldn't I mate? will google it... I thought the other way around cause James was in music bussiness before Prince. Anyway thnx
I started listening to Prince with the Controversy album.
Never looked back!
Come on I'm ready to see that thing
The world was not ready for Prince s' wisdom. Just like many others who have been taken before their rightful time
Same here. My introduction.
I was 15 years old and a Sophomore in High School at Westlake Village the day that I hitchhiked 45 miles to this concert. The ticket cost $25. Prince opened up, followed by George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, then the J Geils Band, and finally the Rolling Stones. The next day, an article in the LA Times described the incident, labeling Los Angeles “ The City of Shoes.” I couldn’t believe it. The people in front took off their shoes and bombarded the stage! Both days the concert sold out. Thirty thousand people filled the floor of the LA Collesium. I had one of those concert shirts for a long time. I feel terrible that anyone would have to go through the experience he did, even if it did make him stronger. I remember I had friends who liked Prince before “the curve,” as described in the video. I’m so glad he went on and shared his artistic talent with the world in his lifetime. What a sad and boring place the world would be if everyone only appreciated the same art and music. Prince was way ahead of his time. I’m 54 now and living in the Midwest, but I’ll never forget the concert that day in October 1981.
I was there about 25 yards back center stage. So hard to even move it was so tight with spectators.
Cool. I took a few guitar lessons from Dez Dickerson right before he auditioned for Prince in Mpls. Dez...great guitarist.
That's cool because I'm 55 and saw Prince perform at one of his 4 sold-out shows at Masonic Temple in Detroit a year later in 1982....pre-Purple Rain mind you.
This show was rated one of the best concerts ever in Detroit along with the mentions of The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones of course but to see Prince/The Time/Vanity 6 listed next to them in that article must've been the best revenge.
I got in by one of the guys picking up trash who I was walking around with we found me a ticket under a trash can
I was there. I was only 12 years old. My uncle took me to the concert because I was a huge fan of the stones. I’ll remember this concert the rest of my life. Thank you uncle Carlos (RIP) for the great memories.
I was there...I knew he "Had it" but also knew it was not the right crowd to appreciate him. He was AWESOME!
Anyone who throws anything at a performer needs to be thrown out of the stadium for good
I disagree 100%. Throwing things at shitty singers is what makes going to concerts great. Someone should throw something at you just for making that statement.
A woman threw her panties with her hotel key in them.
Think I threw her out of the concert?
@@vs4798 you're a DUMBFUCK.
@@Heart2HeartBooks but kept the key .
You have no clue, zero clue what a stadium rock show was like in the late 70's early 80's....Audiences did not suffer BS or PC trixters, and did not appreciate being experimented on.
The crowds were usually highly intoxicated before even arriving and usually wanted opening acts out of the way quickly.....It was a really poor choice by the Rolling Stones ....i remember being at a show and they were announcing upcoming shows, and they announced an unknown band called "the CARS" and the stadium boo'ed so loud just because of the lame name they chose. LOL.
Prince in a g-string? You just know the crowd felt like the Stones were trolling them....At that point it doesn't matter if it's Jimi Hendrix, It's not about the music any longer
I was at the coliseum concert. I was enthralled by the genius Prince exhibited. It was great and showed all of the talent which he would grow over the years.
The proper thing to have done would be to have had Mick Jagger come out and introduce Prince as a friend of his that way the audience would have at least been respectful. Look up the interview with Dee Snider who talks about how Lemmy went out and introduced Twisted Sister as friends that way they wouldn’t have gotten crushed by Motörhead fans.
Motörhead opened for Ozzie Long Beach in 81 or 2 not sure but he did not get much applause after each song they played.
I'm not Prince's biggest fan, but Lemmy was a regular guy. and smart enough to be pro-active like that. Mick is Mick. considering that he wore eye shadow when Prince was a little kid in Minnesota, it might've been a good idea to lend some high profile support to the kid. but in the absence of it, PR Nelson still, eventually pounded the ROLLING STONES in record sales, while they relied on selling concert tickets .
"I guess Prince got the last laugh after all" 🎼🎶🎸
Aaron Morgan and you who is alive, how have you affected the world?
Aaron Morgan your obivisionly not in touch with great music. He was best, talented beyond word's.
Yes he did! R.I.P. Prince 💜💜💜
Shame on people being so shallow.
Not really. The stones are still alive.
I am a rock fan. Stones. Beatles . Zep. And Prince was a genius writer, musician. Last great one actually. Noone better than him since.
He was better than the others you've named. Truly one-of-a-kind.
Because Eminem is taking over
me too
So true I agree with you
@@HOESDONTMATTER
Skittles...pffft!!!
Little did these people know that they had just witnessed the greatest performer to ever have graced a stage. He was and is above and beyond everyone else. He channeled his craft and he was mesmerizing! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
You are very limited musically if you think prince was the greatest performer to grace a stage.
K B well thank you for your judgement, but you are very limited in awareness if you think your comment sways me in the least 😉
Rock is a state of mind that stuck many people's mind in a quite wrong place. Prince forever.
Thank you for this information. I love and miss him.❤️
The world just wasn't ready for Prince.
I've seen Prince about three times and after watching him perform other acts are so boring he was such an amazing artist and performer it's unbelievable I just got my prince tattoo renewed it looks so nice I had it done after he passed away and I got it touched up today but I also have a little one on my shoulder probably 25 years ago. I think everybody should get a small symbol for Prince
Kimberly Halbrook and they still aren’t by reading the comments lol💜
@@deniseriley3185 that's a shame because he is the best and he is missed by everybody
Then.
@@gwendolyngarner5084 some people still aren't ready for him because they're a bunch of idiots that don't know music or Talent he is the best that will ever or could ever be once you go to his concert the rest are boring
Such a great artist , sad so sad he’s gone !
Mick knew what kind of a crowd that was, which was why he knew better than giving Prince an invitation.
Actually Bill Graham, the promoter, was responsible for this lineup. Let's play a game - which of these is not like the others: a) The Rolling Stones; b) The J. Geils Band; c) George Thorogood and the Destroyers; d) Prince. The only surprise was that Bill Graham thought this would work.
@Philip Like I said, which one of these isn't like the other? The crowd was typical 1981 classic rock crowd. Prince was punk/R&B/pop/etc. Recipe for disaster. The reaction went from "What the hell is this?" to "This sounds bad!" to "We hate these guys!" to "YOU are going to feel our pain for doing this to us!" All in the course of 3 songs. Yes, the crowd was disrespectful, but so was the band. Showing their arses, Prince telling people to f*ck themselves, flipping off the audience. Why did this work for The Sex Pistols and not Prince??? Rule #1: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! Prince didn't grasp that concept at the time. He acting like he thought he was on the same level as the Stones, without earning that type of recognition at that time. First came the shoes, them the trash, then anything not bolted down. Funny that the crowd calmed down as soon as he left the stage. And in my opinion, race was not a factor. The Stones had used many black performers up to that point as openers with little incident.
Full disclosure: I hated Prince then and never liked his music. I still don't. Just don't care for that genre of music. Changed the channel during the Super Bowl. But I'll give him credit for persevering.
The irony is that a lot of those folks who were throwing garbage were falling all over themselves when Purple Rain came out.
Brian Washington - EXACTLY. Most of this crowd were probably waiting in line to get tickets to the PR show in '84/'85. I do think a big part of this debacle was just that the crowd wanted Mick and the band and they were drunk and impatient. However, I have no doubt that J Geils and and George T were more well received when they played. Prince was just not well known enough at this point. Good thing he persevered and kept going!
@Brian Washington There's nothing ironic about that. There is no comparison between singing 'Jack me off' while naked except for knickers and Purple rain.
@@richarddavis3239 Dude, it isn't ironic. In fact, I knew guys in my high school who went to that show and they freely admitted that they were throwing garbage and a little over two years later they were talking about how great he was. BTW, Prince didn't stop doing songs with racy lyrics. Just listen to "Darling Nikki" or "Erotic City".
@Brian Washington --- I wrote that it wasn't ironic. I agree with you.
@@richarddavis3239 sorry. I misunderstood what you wrote.
Prince, the only man who could dress in high heels and fingernail polish and steal your woman !!!
So true! I saw him 3 times in concert. He was so charismatic 🤩😎😍
Motley Crue?
What about Liberace? Lots of women adored him. Your mother?
not mine.....lol.......didn't dig his sound, but appreciate his playing
Nah proly just yours. Most women aren't into he/shes.
I was at that show too, Prince was booed off the stage and at that point Bill Graham came out onto the stage, walked up to the microphone and calmed all of us down and explained who Prince was and why we should give him a chance. Then he said "let's have Prince back on stage to show us what he can do". Prince came out by himself and soloed on his guitar and blew everybody away. It was impressive and he did play a few more songs after that. Spirit of Bill Graham to be present at that show, and Prince rocked it!
It’s funny how this happened to a man who became one of the most influential musicians of all time, should give any up and coming artist hope
I totally agree 💯
C'mon what song changed your life ? Get real !
@@dank5229 they are getting "real!" Ever see Prince in concert? I have. He was one of the best performers ever. Deal with it!
Even Hendrix was booed and had things thrown at him.
@mister Verde Did Prince tell you that himself? My statement had nothing to do with racism or panties. ALL musicians have bad days for whatever reason. C'mon man.
A fascinating account of an important episode and a formative experience in Prince's career. Very well put together as always.
This is a well researched and in depth analysis of what happened.
Thank you!
I was privileged to be a 16 y.o. in attendance at the Silverdome for that tour.
Can you imagine, it was Prince followed by Iggy Pop followed by Santana and then you were treated to the Stones. People have a hard time believing you when you recount it but that happened, very fortunate to have the memory.
I was there!!! J. Geils came on after.....Who knew what Prince would bring to the music business. Thanks for this blast from the past.
Must have been amazing to be there. Thank you for your comment 😊
I was there also, I still have an unused concert ticket. Princes face, he was so hurt. Dez tried to reason but boots & bottles followed. "All the critics love you in New York" Take a bath hippies!
Great insight into this moment in Prince's journey to global success. Good to see his talent won through in the end. Thanks for putting it together and posting it.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Thank you 😉
I have the highest respect for Prince Rogers. This just happened to be about timing.
Not timing. Just racism. Jagger wore makeup and crossed dressed.
Thanks for this, fascinating pop culture history
I was there. Prince held his own ground. He Rocked. The crowd was rude
Right on. Glad to hear that.
Big argument over whether it was racial or over the thong. What was your take on why the crowd was so hostile?
@@alexanders562 back then and even in the 70s festival/concerts were billed with different artist and music and other billing on that ticket was The Boomtown Rats, J.Geils Band, George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers plus The Stones. Prince was booked at the wrong show. Mick gave him the chance and Prince didn't give up. It was s rowdy day and crowd
@@alexanders562 I was there. It was nothing personal; it was a STONES concert and even if anybody HAD heard of a Prince it would've been horrible planning because it was like black n white - uhhhh Well, like androgynous Tiny Black guy against old school hard rock (actually Stones in their disco faze of Some girls that tour). Definitely not racial; it was wimp vs Rock n Roll. Prince's early LPs didn't translate well to a Live band that early so it was a fail on many levels but the "hate" was not racial - it was more like Who the fuck is this? Put the Stones on. And it wasn't just a few drunk bikers - the front people were the only ones in range to chuck the stacks of paper cups and such but I sat in front 25% of the venue and the "impatience" was all over - but we got a good view of the people in chucking range from where I was seated. See my other comment above. 🎸
I think I might need to clarify a few things, firstly the views on the video weren't mine, I was a small child at the timebut were taken from contemporaneous accounts. There have been a multitude of different explanations for the reaction to Prince. I think it's also worth mentioning if you wish to convince people that prejudice wasn't the cause, it might be a more successful if you didn't use strangely prejudiced language, I presume your use of that term, however inaccurate, was meant to be insulting. It clearly is incredibly interesting the rather disturbing levels of homophobia towards a straight artist.
Just goes to show how far revolutionary talent runs ahead of the crowd. The Stones themselves recognized it; but their drunk fans could not (yet). Never forget Van Gogh never sold a painting in his entire life; but now they sale for tens of millions of dollars.
I think Van Gogh's Starry Night is one of the greatest paintings I've ever seen. How could no one have realized that in his life time?
I was actually there man, I wasn't drunk but I'd been waiting hours to see some rock and out comes this guy dressed in a frilly white lace outfit looking like a drag queen. So you'll have to excuse me for booing. I didn't throw anything tho.....
As I understand it, the Stones did NOT organize for Prince to be a part of this. They knew better lol - it was the promotion company at the time. Shows you how much corporate pinheads know about the different types of rock music. Some things just do not mix.
From what we understand Mick Jagger after seeing Prince perform was the main reason for the inclusion. Its also difficult with Prince as his Concerts embraced so many genres he's very hard to categorize.
Actually he did sell 2, over his whole life. For the equivalent of less than $200.
I am an Artist, I quit making work after I came to grips with the reality of the Art World.
It's ugly, people are made popular or successful by decision, a business decision.
I could have made it, if would have just "entertained" the right people.
I won't go into detail but it's dark and has little to do with the quality of work.
I thought being a tortured Artist was going to be a romantic life style.
Vincent made beautiful work, with out his brother he could not have produced what he did.
He went insane.
And now his work is worth 80-120 million dollars.
That is a travisty.
John 14:6
73 year old white gal here . . with tremendous respect for Prince's talent and integrity. What a loss for us that he's gone, though thankfully, his music lives on.
I was there he was hit in the nuts with an orange & never missed a beat
Been a fan ever since
Well enjoyed this. I just love all these facts/reviews. Put together so well Nightchild. Thank you.
Prince is a King..He is one of a Lifetime music genius..He is so talented so bright he made others a star..All the hits he gave to others songs they are known for..They are his songs..But gave them and made them stars..So many Sinad O’Connor to Cyndi Lauper to Carmen Electra and so many others like the drummer from Louisville but Pills kill he had nobody close enough that he would listen to..And if they just made a emergency landing to save your life at least listen to that OMG..Thank you.Purple People Pleaser.
I remember this concert like it was yesterday, it was 42 years ago, I was only 19 years old, it was hot as hell that summer of 1981 at the coliseum, it was great, loved it , rock out with stones, their new album back then was start me up
Prince was a Great gutiar player !!
wtf are you talking about .. watch when he played with Tom Petty and others covering a George Harrison song "while my guitar weeps " you have no clue WTF you are talking about . he is also on the top 100 all time best players .. so Stephen go suck an egg .... fool
@@happyfreeliferc yeah he was an underrated guitar player, I agree with you he was awesome with that guitar especially live playing!!
..and writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist..
Anyone who thinks he wasn't has serious hearing problems...
That he was. I wholeheartedly concur.
People are scared of the true artists of the world. The change frightens them, but in the end, they swear they loved it all along.
I admit I was always confused by his apparent "ladies man" persona combined with dressing so, uh feminine at times, but I didn't care too much when the music played. He was cool as shit and doing what he damn well pleased was always appealing.
i am dj jerry ...yup. You, sir, are so correct in that assumption. TRUTH. That is All that is Left. The Gods Honest Truth. 🤗😄😐😑😶🙄😅Danielle in PhillyPA 🕊🦅
Shaun Pearson ....seriously, yes. He was and will always be a musician. A Man and a very talented musician, composer, lyricist, poet. Producer, director, protege and Master. Truly. RIP.from PhillyPA 🤗😎😁😶🙄😏
Pre Purple Rain, Prince was THE MAN. Took me thru junior and high school 1977-1982. Dirty Mind tour was revolutionary.
Prince was a Mozart of 20th century in every way and more...RIP
Well said! 👏👏👏
Totally agree but damn it what a tragedy... So young to leave us.
Firstly I have to comment .. one of my favorites is 1999. My deceased son is very similar to Prince. Maybe that’s why I love him so much 🙏🏾🙏🌹
Thanks for the photos never seen those before.
Prince was a real Trooper! He came back with vengeance!!! Rest in Peace PRINCE The Greatest to ever do it. 1love
Greatest to ever do it?........hilarious
This was my first concert ever. I was 12 and my mom took me. Even then I was appalled and embarrassed by the crowd but with George and Geils there it was bound to get rough with a rougher crowd. Bowie and Jagger were really the only two standout flamboyant musicians that were accepted.
Just wanted to thank you for creating this video - it is a true inspiration. The audience/followers/fans rarely see the trajectory that an artist has in their career. This is important for us all to hear and acknowledge! Thank you again ~
Thank you!
Prince is an underrated guitarist!
Not anymore!!! He's in the TOP 25 greatest guitar players in history..
@@@nonameisthename138 Yup, I agree - the guy could just flat out play!
@@rodciferri9626
Most definitely!! He was SICK with it..
Nonameisthename 1 that list must not include any jazz guitarists then. Looool
@@pianojonathan 🤷🏽♂️
Truly appreciate you watching my little video, I have Autism and Prince's music has helped me a great deal. Really enjoy hearing people's memories from the time and from those who were there. Thank you deeply 🙏
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel ..greetings from Los Angeles California...here’s a bit of history for you ..bob Marley and the wailers were kicked out of a tour back in the 70s by sly and the family stone ...reason why ? They were more popular than sly and no opening band should do that ..but the wailers were and so sly felt jealous and little did he know that bob became a legend...Irie and big ups !!!
Your voice gave me a headache about 45 seconds in.
Sorry, I have Autism and tend to get a bit excited! Thanks for contributing to the Charities anyway.
That's wonderful!
What a better world this would be if we could be more humble
He was an extraordinary performer one of a kind will never be another like him never R.I.P my Brother ⚡️🤙🏼⚡️
Absolutely Fantastic video!
Prince & the movie Purple Rain itself have had a Huge impact on my life.
Such great storytelling and there was a it of stuff here that I was hearing for the first time. Job well done sir! Cheers!
My sentiment also. Great job telling this story. And while I'm a HUGE FAN of both Prince and the Stones, until I clicked on to this video, I had no idea that Prince Rogers Nelson had ever opened up for the Stones.
I was at the concert Prince opened up for The Rolling Stones in LA with Jerold, and George Thurogood!
Colin Stewart What did you think of the show? Prince usually killed it live.
Was There With My Dad And Uncle...Great Show!
I was there too. The J Geils Band was great, as was George Thorogood. Prince was booed off the stage.
I thought Prince was great ! Unique sound! Was billed with the wrong bands! Average attendance was predominantly white!!!His opening song was killer
I was there. People were pretty wound up for the Stones, Prince came out, played a few, it didn't go over well. I must admit, Prince gave it right back, he was a scrappy guy. I remember him saying 'Ya'll COLD !' and such. I recall the promoter trying to calm everyone down, I think the 'baby you can jerk me off' song came next, and the place erupted. There were close to 100k people there, they pulled him.
I was there... nosebleed section, and I remember that day like yesterday.
First i have heard of this - THANK YOU for REAL NEWS !!
Amazing video and commentary thank you
I really appreciate that, thank you!
Thanks so much for the info!!! This shows me how humble he was I dont recall him ever speaking of this time of his career...so he did have to experience the negativity of racism like so many before him...Rest In Power my brother much luv!!!
It wasn't racism dummy his music didn't play well to a rowdy stones crowd..taj mahal..like and Tina. .Stevie wonder all did very well
It had nothing to do with racism...I was there...he simply wasn't a good match for the Stones crowd....
I've seen a lot of interviews with him and he is never mentioned that ever so I've never heard of it until now reading all the comments and watching the video I don't care if people didn't like him they shouldn't have thrown nothing at him or any other group that's so ignorant they shall be ashamed of themselves and hopefully they are and they're embarrassed of what they did
Whow DIDNT KNOW🤔
Thanks for SHARING!✌️🇺🇸
Prince had the last laugh
During this time Prince wasn't played on the radio either you would only hear him on public radio and dj music at concerts.
Back then you will hear people over and over "Who is that? and be dancing before the group (Rock or Soul) came on the stage.
No he didn't. He's dead. Jagger still laughs.
Haha really....compared to the Stones?.....please
@@acosta1503 Yeah. Really.
@@jonathanwebb3024
That's hilarious
The same thing happened to Jimi Hendrix - when he opened for The Monkees - before a tiny bopper audience.They booed Hendrix off the stage and he cussed them out.Wrong audience tis' all. Kool-aid drinkers don't like drinking real wine.
Tommy Hargrove well said sir 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yup
Kool-Aid drinkers don't like drinking real wine! Brilliant! I'm going to have to use that one! That's what living on Long Island is all about! LOL!
Fuck em
Cavalier 007 lol Who ? the crowd
I attended this concert and fell in LOVE with Prince!!
You must have witnessed quite an event . A lot of top dogs started out with people who had a narrow vision of musical genius . Jimi Hendrix was booed in various places and EMENEM was laughed at by some on Soul Train when he aried . I'm sure there are many .I'm glad Prince just got more fired up .The first time I heard of him was a concert that he gave in Detroit .He gave a concert wearing panty hose and garter straps .Some of my friends told me it was completely sold out .I know the music world takes some fortitude .I know Sexy Dancer was one tough cut .That was the one my friends told me about .Late 1979 .
When I saw him, he wearing the same, or a similar, outfit! I thought he was fire! He would sometimes come to Atlanta and play impromptu concerts! Truly one of the greatest musician/writer of our time!
@@JaceHarnage I'm from Motown , but when I heard him - I forgot about them .
@@JaceHarnage - Just like when one of the boys mention a new drink , I'll go let me check it . Yeah ! It's got it going on .
Listen to the beginning of this video. The crowd noise Is the sample from Prince’s song ‘Pop Life’
Prince was a great entertainer.
This tells you how much SHIT they had to go through! Just to be "Prince". Legend don't come easy!
I don't want to see photos. I want to see the video footage.
Now that would be amazing! Don't know how much exists but if it does it would be remarkable.
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel Hi, I was only able to find this on Facebook
facebook.com/consequence/videos/10155561371741648?sfns=mo
Short clip unfortunately
@@peter12246 I'll take a look. Thank you!
It seems they've used a clip from a previous performance, although it's cool 😎 Opening with the track Jack U Off was certainly brave ! 😊
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel wasn’t sure, it’s really tough finding these clips, I’ll keep a lookout and post if I find anything else. Nice video by the way! Cheers!
I loved Prince's music but I also loved his costumes, dancing and pagentry. I doubt the world had seen anything like him before.
Listen to him play while my guitar gently weeps.impressive picking
I seen him a few times over the years in and around Chanhassen, I know he rode a cyclocross cause I'd pass him on the trail not far from his place, I'd say "hello" and he said "how ya doin'" I found it hard to believe, the day he died. I went over to paisley park and people were already gathering and leaving wreathes and such. I parked my motorcycle and walked around, found myself on that bike trail near the tunnel it passed beneath. I didn't realize it was so close to his home, it made sense then. It felt like he was there hanging out with his fans, he seemed close that night.
Thank you for sharing your story, simply beautiful and warmed my heart. Thank you.
Nightchild Reviews - Prince Channel your very welcome
Much appreciation to you for sharing your own personal experiences pertaining to Prince.