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Xcel Energy Center, Mumford & Sons Pays Tribute To The Purple One

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Xcel Energy Center and its guest, Mumford & Sons, paid tribute to the late Prince Thursday evening.

While it seems impossible, the show must go on and go on it did Thursday evening.

But not without a few special moments held to honor the legendary Minnesota icon.

Prior to the show, Xcel Energy Center honored Prince by lighting up the building's outdoor marquees with slides dedicated to him.

While fans gathered in the arena, a few Prince hits played during the pre-concert music. There was even a fan-started "Purple Rain" sing-a-long.

During their performance, Mumford & Sons played Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U."

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