Prince Albums and Singles Celebrating Big Anniversaries in 2021
Below, we re recognizing the many milestone anniversaries that Prince will have in the year 2021
The list includes singles, albums and tours by Prince in the years 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006, as well as work by proteges on which he appeared. Together, they comprise some of his greatest successes, both commercially and artistically, and also some experiments that didn t capture the public s imagination as well.
1981: 40 Years Ago
Prince made two treks across the U.S. in support of 1980 s
Dirty Mind. The first leg ended in December 1980, but he resumed on March 9, 1981 at Sam s in Minneapolis. He stayed on the road through April 6, when it concluded at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.
While no one can claim that George Washington slept there, we can definitely verify that Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones was nearly electrocuted there. It’s been the venue for many rock concerts, weddings, dances and trade shows, the graduation of thousands of high school and law school students, and its share of governmental state-of-whatever addresses. And while it’s safe to say the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium was built for a noble purpose a dedication to those who had served the country it was also to help Sacramento attract convention trade. And it’s also not a stretch to say that