Prince’s family has planned an October tribute concert in the late music legend’s hometown of Minneapolis.
The concert is scheduled for Oct. 13 at the U.S. Bank Stadium, tickets go on sale next month, and performers will be announced on a rolling basis. The family told The Associated Press. “We are excited for the opportunity to bring everyone together for the official family celebration of Prince’s life, music and legacy, and there is no better place to do it than his hometown of Minneapolis. We are honored by the artists who will pay tribute and grateful to those that have worked so hard to make this celebration possible.”
Prince died in April of a drug overdose. The singer’s untimely death shocked fans around the world and rocked the entertainment industry. Countless entertainers have paid tribute to the late legend since his passing and in a joint statement, Prince’s siblings shared that they “have been moved by the tremendous love and support of Prince’s friends and fans around the world.”
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