Prince is taking over five networks for a 30 minute concert special on Wednesday:
- MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic will simultaneously broadcast a 30-minute Prince concert special on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT
....The concert, recorded live last week before an audience at New York's Webster Hall, includes performances of material from Prince's new album, "Musicology," plus some of his classics. The telecast also includes interviews, with certain segments reserved for the individual stations.
"The networks have never done this before," said Will Botwin, president of Prince's record label, Columbia.
"We wanted to do something unprecedented," said Judy McGrath, MTV Networks group president.
McGrath, who was at the taping, said the show was "like a party" with a few hundred audience members at the small club. Prince wanted an intimate feel to the show, she said.
Although Prince has been out of the spotlight for a few years, Botwin said he wasn't concerned that the teen audience won't want to watch him. Kids have learned about Prince through their brothers and sisters, he said. [AP]
One can't help but note that in essence Sony has replaced Michael Jackson with Prince. Good move.
The show sounds great, although 30 minutes is awfully short - well worth checking out. I still haven't heard most of Musicology.
Here are the remaining dates on his Musicology Tour:
April 26 Tampa, FL
St. Pete Times Forum On Sale Now
April 27 Jacksonville, FL
Veterans Memorial Arena On Sale Now
April 29 Birmingham, AL
BJCC Arena On Sale Now
April 30 Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena On Sale Now
May 1 Biloxi, MI
Mississippi Coast Coliseum On Sale Now
May 4 Kansas City, KS
Kemper Arena On Sale Now
May 5 St. Louis, MO
Savvis Center On Sale Now
May 6 Nashville, TN
Gaylord Entertainment Center On Sale Now
May 24 Anaheim, CA
Arrowhead Pond On Sale Now
May 26 Los Angeles, CA
STAPLES Center On Sale Now
May 28 Los Angeles, CA
STAPLES Center On Sale Now
May 29 Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Events Center On Sale Now
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Article comments
1 - Jason
Can someone email me with info on whether or not Prince will release a live show from his Musicology tour on DVD. Since he aired the Staples Center show on March 29th, it would make perfect sence to release that on DVD to be sold in stores. Each one of his tours captures a new & interesting dynamic & a real fan of music could never get enough of a Prince show. There seems to be no better talent or performer out there. I desperately need a copy of that Staples Center show on DVD. Anybody know something I don't & if so, how can I get a hold of a copy?
2 - Trina
I am looking for the DVD too. I did not see it posted anywhere Can someone email the DVD release for Prince Musicology Tour.
3 - Eric Olsen
Live at the Aladdin seems to still be the most recent live DVD
4 - Smoothpants
There are boots now beginning to circulate of the Staples Center premiere.
5 - Jason
I'm back again to ask the same question. I've been searching online every chance i get & can't find it. It's got to be out there somewhere. Anyone know where i can order a dvd copy of the Prince live at Staples Center March 29 2004 concert?
6 - Christopher Rose
JASON: Have you looked at the NPG Music Club site? It was reviewed here on BlogCritics.