Prince played an impromptu gig at Tower Records in Los Angeles this week. We know it was impromptu because a publicist for Universal Motown says so: "It was an impromptu decision. He lives in LA," said Serena Gallagher.
Reports suggest that customers were shocked when he turned up, but apparently around 500 fans were given wrist bands to enter the shop, which suggests at least a degree of pre-planning. Hundreds of fans apparently stood outside in the rain, which may or may not have been purple.
The singer, joined by long time collaborator Sheila E, performed a selection of classics such as 'Purple Rain' and 'Let's Go Crazy', plus, presumably, his rather disappointing new single.