Prince Purple Rain Era “Love God” Stage-Used Tambourine from 1985 Heads to Auction

A genuine piece of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain tour history is now available: a stage-used tambourine personally played by Prince during the 1985 Purple Rain Tour, featuring the handwritten inscription “Love God.”

Item Highlights

• Artist: Prince

• Era: Purple Rain Tour (1985)

• Item: Tambourine (stage-used)

• Inscription: “Love God.” handwritten by Prince

• Auction: Heritage Auctions

This tambourine was used by Prince on stage during one of his most legendary and visually spectacular tours. The “Love God.” inscription adds a deeply personal touch, reflecting Prince’s spiritual beliefs and artistic identity during the peak of his career. Items directly used by Prince on stage from the Purple Rain era are exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors.

Original Source

The piece is currently featured in an upcoming Heritage Auctions sale and is expected to generate strong interest from serious Prince memorabilia enthusiasts.