A landmark Kerrang! cover and major four-page feature celebrating Prince’s explosive live show in Detroit during the Purple Rain era — one of the most talked-about rock magazine covers of 1984 SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Kerrang! Date: November 29 – December 12, 1984 (Issue No. 82) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Four-page interior feature THE STORY This iconic Kerrang! issue features Prince on the cover under the bold yellow headline “Rain Dance” with

Prince brought the newly launched Purple Rain Tour to a sold-out Joe Louis Arena on November 5, 1984. The Detroit engagement was subsequently celebrated by Kerrang! in its bold “Rain Dance” cover and photo exclusive, a decision that challenged sections of the magazine’s rock and heavy-metal readership. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS FEATURE DETAILS Artist: Prince Tour: Purple Rain Tour Concert Date: November 5, 1984 Venue: Joe Louis Arena Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA Advertised Start