The music featured in the 1984 film “Purple Rain” is one of the top selling albums of all time. additionally, it employed some of the most technically advanced and innovative sounds of the 80's. Take a moment now and imagine what an additional 20 years of technical progress will do for this already captivating show! The OVATION performance Celebrating the Music of "Purple Rain" is regarded by fans in attendance as a "Theatrical Performance" and is not to be mistaken for a tribute band that relies on gimmicks (e.g., costumes and wigs) to get the musical point across. The celebration of the music is paramount and its sonic authenticity is brought to the next level of entertainment with the first note played. Live on stage, Ovation performs ALL the music featured in the film "Purple Rain", as well as the b-sides from the smash hit record "Purple Rain." OVATION’S quintessential front man, Chase recently completed a run as lead guitarist for Brown Mark (bassist for Prince & The Revolution) in the band Cryptic. Purple Ties: - Stand-in for Prince on the set of Graffiti Bridge - Played in a band with Brown Mark - Babysat by Prince's mother as a child Favorite Purple Rain Moment: When Prince puts his hand on Apollonia where her underpants touch. Contact: ovationmusicgroup @ hotmail.com Highly regarded for his musical prowess and amazing bass guitar mastery, Ace Mack has performed with legends such as Richard Marx and Cameo. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: Morris tries to impress Apollonia by telling the waitress, "Keep the change." Then he whispers to Jerome, "Go get my change." Contact: acemack1 @ msn.com keyboardist extraordinaire, Vicki Black began studying piano at age five and was awarded a degree in Piano and Vocal Performance from North Dakota State University. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: When Apollonia first shows up at First Avenue, and Prince notices her. he walks around her and stops right behind her. She's says something to him, turns around, and he's gone. Sexy moves, baby. A fiery guitarist delivering rock, soul, and r&b at a level well beyond his years. Spent his teens playing in bars and clubs, learning the tools of the trade. The lead single, "(Got You Inna) Lovelock," from his upcoming debut cd, "Warren (Got You Inna) Lovelock" is already a hit on internet radio in Singapore. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: In the dressing room ... Prince's puppet show to himself in the mirror. Hilarious. Lil bit cray-zay. Lakestar’s ability to captivate audiences began well before gaining the title of "Best Drummer" in Guitar Center's Best Drummer Contest. Purple Ties: - FORMER DRUMMER WITH BROWN MARK (BASSIST FROM PRINCE & THE REVOLUTION) Favorite Purple Rain Moment: When Prince sheds a tear over his father's music. Because I'm sensitive. A scholar of vintage electronic percussion. Purple Ties: - Usher at Prince's cousin's retirement party - Chauffeured Prince's cousin's friend's bachelor party - Head lighting tech for an 80's themed barmitsfa, where Little Red Corvette was the grand finale song. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: The final concert footage of the film is amazing. The use of smoke and 100 watt Chestermills ... genious. It's hard to get that kind of emotion out of a stage with such limited gel use. Dynamic Duo of Minneapolis Hip-Hop and soul; Jerome and Angel have developed a reputation of owning rooms, commanding stages, and stealing shows. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: J - When Morris gives the sign to Jerome to dump that trippin-ass female in the dumpster. A - Every shot of the 80's First Avenue crowd. Hell yeah I rocked that style. Proud of it, too. With a lifetime of study and performance; Madeline, KITTY, and JEN bring an already jaw dropping show to the next level with their beauty, talent, and attitude. Purple Ties: - Background dancers at Paisley Park and in the video for Gett Off. Favorite Purple Rain Moment: Mad - When Prince pulls on his leg during Darling Nikki. Kit - The whole movie! LOL! :)~ Jen - Motorcycle Minneapolis montage. Hell yeah, baby! Pictured from left to right: Jen, Madeline, Kitty