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May 14, 2024 — To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Prince's groundbreaking Purple Rain, Paisley Park and the Prince Estate have unveiled a once in a lifetime chance for fans to immerse themselves in history by staying at the legendary Purple Rain house featured in the critically acclaimed and award-winning film. As part of Airbnb’s Icons program, a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more, the home will be open to the public for the first time ever and will be available to reserve this summer.
Purple Rain depicts the fictional journey of The Kid, a rising rock musician portrayed by Prince, navigating challenges like a chaotic home life, competition from a rival band, and a blossoming love affair within the Minneapolis music scene. In 2015, Prince purchased the iconic Minneapolis, Minnesota residence showcased in the film. Prince never lived in the house during his adult life and its doors have always remained closed to the public…until now.
Fans will be able to immerse themselves in experiences mirroring The Kid’s onscreen Purple Rain life during their stay at the newly renovated property. Hosted by Prince’s Revolution bandmates Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, the stay will include spending a night in The Kid’s bedroom where he crafted music, enjoying rare and special Prince tracks, and taking a private tour of the house adorned with Prince's real-life personal items.
“Forty years ago, Prince revolutionized culture with the release of Purple Rain. This year, we continue to honor his enduring legacy and masterpiece with a series of events inspired by Purple Rain. Whether you're a local or a visitor, join us in Minnesota this year for an exclusive opportunity to delve into the genius behind the music,” said L Londell McMillan.
Sam Sklover added, “It's beyond exciting to be able to reintroduce to fans, both old and new, one of the most iconic homes in music and film history. The restoration promises to stay true to Prince's singular vision, and we can't wait for everyone to enjoy a unique experience that celebrates his legacy.”
For more information and to reserve a night at the iconic residence, please visit: http://airbnb.com/prince
Purple Rain is a cultural phenomenon, widely regarded as one of the greatest musical films ever made, grossing close to $100 million worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Score. Released in July 1984 by Warner Bros, the film was originated by Prince, directed by Albert Magnoli and written by Magnoli and William Blinn. It was Prince’s film debut. In 2019, the Library of Congress added the film to the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
Prince and The Revolution’s iconic soundtrack, Purple Rain, was released in June 1984. The album received two Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. The album remained at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for 24 weeks. The album is certified 13x Platinum by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.
Paisley Park will honor Prince’s creative genius and musical legacy this summer during its annual Celebration festivities, from June 20-24, 2024. Taking place on the Paisley Park grounds in Chanhassen, MN, and throughout Minneapolis, this year’s Celebration will feature Purple Rain-themed programming throughout the weekend. There will be performances by The Revolution – Wendy, Lisa, Bobby Z, Brownmark, and Dr. Fink, Morris Day (Prince’s on-screen Purple Rain nemesis), New Power Generation, and many more to be announced. The Airbnb Icons experience will follow later this summer.
Early bird Celebration tickets are sold out. Limited tickets remain at: https://www.paisleypark.com/celebration-2024
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