Prince: (July 2, 1986) “Star joins ‘Moon’ in Sheridan, Wyo.” - Longview Daily News

Publication: Longview Daily News (Longview, Washington) Date: Wednesday, July 2, 1986

A lively report on Prince’s surprise visit to Sheridan, Wyoming (population 15,000) for a special promotional event tied to the world premiere of his film Under the Cherry Moon

“Star joins ‘Moon’ in Sheridan, Wyo.”

Lisa Barber, a 20-year-old hotel maid from Sheridan, won an MTV national call-in contest as the 10,000th caller. Her prize included hosting the world premiere of Under the Cherry Moon and an after-party with Prince. MTV broadcast the event live, showing clips of life in Sheridan. Prince arrived, picked her up at her home, and attended the event at the Sheridan Holiday Inn, where a crowd of 500 greeted him. The evening featured a medley of Prince hits performed with The Revolution (who made a surprise appearance after another band, Mazarati).

Prince was characteristically reserved, answering only one question during the national telecast. When MTV’s Martha Quinn asked how he felt, he replied: “I feel with my hands.” The article captures the surreal excitement of a small Wyoming town playing host to one of the biggest rock stars in the world during the Under the Cherry Moon promotional period.

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