Just a few days ago, Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Land of Hope & Dreams tour in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The tour is expected to take The Boss to states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York, Ohio, and several others. But when it came to the first show, which would set the standard for the rest of the tour, Springsteen offered fans an unforgettable cover of “Purple Rain.” And needing a little help, Springsteen called on the talents of Tom Morello.
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In June 1984, Prince released his sixth studio album, Purple Rain. Although the album came under scrutiny for its subject matter, it was a massive hit among fans. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. Selling over 25 million copies worldwide, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Sadly, Prince passed away in April 2016 at 57…