Prince - Purple Rain - Steve Forward

Steve Forward playing live at the White Horse Pub, High Street, Maldon, Essex on 19th May 2012

[@stevej061069]

Absolutely tragic that a performance like that is only being heard in a pub. Belongs on stage, in a stadium, under a single purple spotlight, wind blowing, rain tipping down. Prince looking down from far above, nodding in approval...

[@Paula-Galgo]

There is some fantastic talent in London and Essex on the pubs/clubs circuit xx

[@dimitrispapadopoulos9245]

A cover in stadiums? Well, u have to do a lot lot lot more than a good cover for that. We are full of covers.

[@Paula-Galgo]

@@dimitrispapadopoulos9245 The public in Essex and Suffolk as a generalisation tend to prefer going to see covers bands, the audience is older, though there are plenty of originals bands as well. 🤘

[@donanders2110]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Paula-Galgo]

@@donanders2110 honestly! People in the home counties love going out and "remembering the music from their youth" lol! Musicians need to make a living, they're employed by the pubs and clubs to bring in the audience who will buy their beer... Everyone wins. My son is in four bands, three are covers. Xx

[@astralbluefish]

He may not of been physically playing at Wembley stadium but in spirit, heart and soul he bloody well was. Nice one!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

I think Prince took over his guitar.....

[@agt5jx87]

I'm a die hard Prince fan. I find that every cover of Purple Rain falls short on the guitar solo. Not you. Amazing. You captured the emotion of Prince whilst still shredding. Excellent talent.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Thank you 😘

[@laurencelhoest9420]

I am with you on this one. I've loved Prince for the past 38 years, he is my one and only artist and I'd say he got something here on the guitar for sure.

[@markosmi81]

really? cause i will show u a video of a kid who plays it much better than Steve kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jHYoiQbZWYjM0

[@marcchampagne9174]

OMFG. I am a massive Prince fan and I am rarely impressed with Prince covers. This was amazing. The guitar solo blew me away. Wow.

[@TheSamirG]

This is one of those KZbin gems that needs so much love admiration and respect. Hope the man is still doing this.

[@steveforwarduk]

www.twitch.tv/steveforward - very much so!

[@Paula-Galgo]

He still plays the Essex pubs circuit x

[@philseager8469]

He's still doing it seen him loads of times

[@McRazzler]

He has his own KZbin channel

[@Moyithung]

They don't show this on the video but after this song, the guitar went out and had a smoke.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Haha - yes, Steve was my son's music teacher for about 5 years - he is an amazing guitarist! - check out Mr Spankey and the Hipthrusters, that guitarist is a God! - and Beautiful Dangerous - my son is the bass player! xx

[@jodybarrett8832]

Goosebumps when he kicked into that solo... incredible.

[@mikerad7424]

Ive watched this at least 100 times...chills

[@TripleDub1184]

Absolutely incredible and hitting to the soul with the most intense, visceral rendition of the classic by Prince. Truly amazing guitar work. Life is better after hearing this!

[@Paula-Galgo]

Thank you 😊

[@cliffamey6341]

Damn that is one of the best covers of Purple Rain I have ever heard.

[@elliehouse2008]

Wow. It continues to amaze me that pure talent can come from the strangest places!

[@elliehouse2008]

Keep rocking Steve!!

[@corderoismael23]

Damn dude that fkn guitar!! Spectacular!!!

[@shawnbrisbon9304]

This is absolutely one of the best versions I’ve seen that captures the vibe of the original. 👏🏻 👏🏻 ❤

[@donanders2110]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DelbertStaton]

THAT SOLO KICKED MAJOR FREAKING ASS MAN!

[@Paula-Galgo]

Yes, he’s pretty cool, still performing too xx

[@andersjohansson1889]

one of the better interpretations on the net of purple rain. kudos.😄😄😄

[@jamesjordan-davies2704]

I've watched this a few times, and probably commented before, but this never fails to bring a massive smile to me. The solo is absolutely face-melting, just mad skills. Beautiful work on the whole track...Legend!!

[@philseager8469]

He is local to where I live and have seen him loads of times, he's bloody amazing

[@Alberto-om3if]

Amazing playing

[@elainechester3307]

Beautiful...just love it ❤❤

[@Paula-Galgo]

It’s fab just watching him!

[@dudeymcduderson]

If Steve Vai played Purple Rain. Incredible playing.

[@MrBootoob]

P would be impressed. He clearly gets the song. As so many just don't

That solo was AMAZING!!!! 🙌🏾

[@Paula-Galgo]

It really is! X

[@krisztianmayer]

Man that solo deserves a big respect!

[@Paula-Galgo]

It’s phenomenal xx

[@the_scotch]

I first saw this on Facebook many years ago. Whenever a pub/club band play Purple Rain I'm always excited and always make sure I listen to it cos it's so hard to pull off, and this is the best I've ever heard

[@guitargirlutube]

This actually made me cry- it’s the authenticity of the emotion which brings the lyrics to life and meaning.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Yes, he’s a fab musician xx

[@CthuluWalkingBackwards]

There are just SO many wonderfully talented people out there.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Yes, in Essex especially! X

[@jaylaw83]

Ride that lightening!!! Jesus wept that was amazing!!!

[@garyr1522]

I was really enjoying it all and thought yeh pretty good, and then we got to the solo, and then he went and blew the bloody doors off! Cracking job, as SamirG said below, a KZbin gem.

[@Paula-Galgo]

He’s just fab! He was my son’s guitar teacher. Both he and my son Alex are now both professional musicians xx

[@TheOlive60]

Pourquoi si court !😢 c’est tellement exceptionnel ! Insane gars ! Du très haut niveau 👍👍👍 bluffant! Je t’es écouté au moins 50 fois ! Prince est en toi mec !

[@justinbentley934]

Amazing cover, what a guitarist, well done that guy 🎸🎶👌👍

[@DK-ic5uc]

Whenever i miss the song i go watch jack thammarat and then always end up here. Its the epitome

[@sherri42]

Just now seeing this and EPIC SOLO!

[@paulosaldanha3285]

Do you know why certain songs don't die? Because they are not part of a moment... they are part of an eternity ! Thanks...Prince Eternal !

[@Paula-Galgo]

I agree xx

[@TriggaP123]

just found this and i got chills all over

[@Paula-Galgo]

Very talented guitarist xx

[@onlykeiran]

Beautiful work man ❤ much respect

[@Paula-Galgo]

He’s still playing! He was my son’s guitar teacher. X

[@ednajoseph8601]

This is absolutely ethereal. Thank you

[@sueo2]

WOW i keep coming back to listen ti this brilliant rendition, never ever have i heard this played with such feeling. brings tears to my eyes , well done xx

[@richh33]

10 years to the night, and this is still one of the best things on YT. Keep rocking Steve 👌🎸

[@steveforwarduk]

www.twitch.tv/steveforward - very much so!

[@leoniepobke7565]

Prince couldn't perform is song as good as Steve did here im telling ya folks!

[@thesolitaryadventurer]

Steady on...

[@Justmyopinion761]

Wow you put a great vocal spin on this and it worked!! Great job brother!!!!

[@Jordanleo85]

till the day i die, this is the best version of purple rain ever, thank you x

[@bluematrix5001]

Beautiful!!! great Voice and solos

[@Paula-Galgo]

Thank you, Steve still performs xx

[@TheY2JMc]

Ow holy god, that was spectacular!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

I just came......

[@MartinezAndre]

How nice !!! Very, very beautiful solo !!! Great job !!!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

Damn............. I think Prince would even be going.... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marisacabral6710]

BRILLIANT

[@lasnacustoms807]

Why am I not allowed to put 1000 likes?????

[@eizolimelight]

Various people have covered this song, but I think it's the best video among them!

[@sarahharrison5157]

OMG ! This guitar was mesmerising... please give us more ❤

[@Paula-Galgo]

He’s amazing!

[@Prince_Esther]

Congratulations on the guitar solo, you have made my hair stand on end 💜💜💜

[@Jordanleo85]

you just melted my face!!!!

[@carloshernandez6823]

Prince is smile in the heaven!!! Amazing performance🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@DarihoMusic]

thanks algorithm thanks steve forward❤

[@Paula-Galgo]

He's fab isn't he? Check out the Beautiful Dangerous too xx

[@TendellGothenburg]

I saw Prince do an extremely long and amazing Purple Rain at Way Out West in Gothenburg, but this was amazing too. What a solo performance! Far out, man! And good feeling for the rest of the song also.

[@Paula-Galgo]

It’s so cool 😎

[@coolybes1406]

Lovely bro u nailed it..

[@Paula-Galgo]

Absolutely fantastic 😻

[@lukeshort8785]

My god man,ive got to say who ever was there did not deserve that performamce you jist gave on that guitar solo..YOU FELT THAT SHIT AND YOUR SOUL FLOWED INTO THE MUSIC,man ive seen vanhalen live...ive seen joe satriani,and many other great guitar players,but you just gave the absoloute best ive ever seen wth that one man..ive played for 40 years man and cant come close to your skills man...thank you very much for giving us a chunk of ur soul!!!!!going to watch again and share to facebook.

[@troysunshine1107]

Gat dang son. The freakin heart in it. Love it buddy.

[@vladabg89]

Best Purple Rain cover ever!!! One man band. :)

[@danielpaterson9824]

Wow what a vibe that would have been in that pub, absolutely smashed it 🔥😮😊

[@reginaldwoods7954]

Wow! What a wonderful performance. Deeply touched by the way you play from the heart.

[@FabryIl]

WoW, this guy made my day, awesome !

[@Paula-Galgo]

He's still a musician in Essex UK xx

[@jeemtheater]

Unreal.. Amazing performance!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

Bro you can come play and sing for me and my wife any time!!! Love it!!!

[@LeeWhalan-bi8kc]

Bloody hell, I did not expect that solo, seriously🤯 absolutely brilliant job, sorry to say i was waiting for it to fail, my apologies, but most players, if they cant go note for note just simply screw it up but you nailed it 👏🏼

[@Paula-Galgo]

The London and Essex Pubs and clubs circuit is full of this type of raw talent. Xx

[@johnwattdotca]

For sure this is my favorite Purple Rain guitar solo. Nice tones all the way through.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Yes, he’s fab xx

[@keithmitchellguitarlessons585]

Soooo frikkin good!!! Love it !!! Steve is ace

[@barzowhychill]

Woahhhh this so perfect,I really want u to play this song again ❤❤❤

[@mvagusta]

Incredible. Thank you

[@FRANCAGIAMMARCO-mm2xb]

Meraviglioso

[@troywest]

This is fantastic, so glad I stumbled across it

[@kentolarsson1647]

Great guitarplaying!!!

[@Paula-Galgo]

Thank you, Steve’s a fab guitarist x

[@JoeTheLion60]

Watched this a couple of years ago and now again tonight - best solo of Purple Rain I've ever heard - this should have millions of views.

[@kapuyuaktabang1995]

awesome!

[@Paula-Galgo]

I can't believe people are only seeing this now! It's been on my channel over ten years! Xx

[@MrTmmyh]

It looks like you feel right at home shredding that guitar! Keep on rocking, Steve!

[@strazone7438]

Absolutely fantastic, the guy nailed it :)

[@amangogna68]

Great song and fantastic vocals, guitar player ! ,

[@Paula-Galgo]

Thank you, it's my son's music teacher. Xx

[@jlapuz7391]

Freakin FANTASTIC!

[@misspenguinpush9228]

Ohhh what a gold gem we have here, Steve Forward 12 years ago!!! I just found it, also thank you for the post @Paulaski :) He is nowadays also live on Twitch almost every day and is ABSOLUTELY amazing, a freaking Legend! If anyone wants to check him there.

[@Paula-Galgo]

He still plays gigs as far as I know all around north Essex. Xx

[@misspenguinpush9228]

@@Paula-Galgo Oh yes he does! It's why I said "also live on Twitch" ;)

[@Paula-Galgo]

@@misspenguinpush9228 I’m in Essex this weekend, though catching Beautiful Dangerous on Friday in Colchester, and Fourtitde on Saturday. I love London and Essex for live music! Xx

[@misspenguinpush9228]

@@Paula-Galgo Lucky you then! I'm just happy and I am so grateful I can hear him and some other awesome musicians on Twitch

[@synthinator375]

This is awesome!

[@tee_turtle]

Steve, dang such good tone, brought me to tears. Love you on Twitch too!

[@christsotsoros]

Dude. Props.

[@Paula-Galgo]

He’s fab xx

[@EdgedWeeds]

phenomenal playing

[@earl81]

your solo made me cry fr

[@terrydaniels9126]

Nice man dig it

[@TheOlive60]

Comme on dit en français t’es habité man ! Je pense que Prince te voit et que ta version est juste incroyable !🙏🙏👍👍👍 quelle émotion! Chapeau bas l’artiste 😢! Insane ! 👍👍👍

[@Paula-Galgo]

He is In Essex just 30 miles east of London! Come and visit, we have fantastic bands here! 💋

[@IceageTeam12]

Thanks for your great performance ! Greetings from Austria/Vienna , Herbert

[@brickogden]

Beautiful.

[@shawnatl3347]

Glenn Tipton confidence and emotion to go along with Steve Via skill level. It’s perfect. It’s legendary

[@jaisolart]

Wow ❤

[@Paula-Galgo]

We are so lucky that Steve taught my son to play guitar and bass and is now also a professional musician xx

[@tezzrexx]

Incredible!

[@AEDEL]

World class solo!

[@jayy5164]

Prince would love this 💜

[@slashfcb]

awesome dude..

[@tonybarclay1019]

Breathtaking

[@cyberghost4043]

Wow Amazing🥹Song Amazing guitar

[@Paula-Galgo]

He is still performing!

[@loveandparty4118]

When you play this on guitar you can't help but dance along to it...

[@Paula-Galgo]

I know.... it’s such a fab song xx

[@ericbeg1]

Incroyable virtuose, c'est magnifique !

[@Paula-Galgo]

He’s fab isn’t he!

[@jasonmcguire7846]

Excellent solo

[@carlosmcse]

He looks just like prince too.

[@Paula-Galgo]

Errrrr I can’t see it myself!

[@craigmcgill7705]

Beyond inspiring

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

I need Steve Forward to give me guitar lessons from across the pond! I've got this gorgeous colorshifting Schecter Hellraiser sitting here and I know a whole 3 chords...

[@Paula-Galgo]

Haha! I think if you put into KZbin what you want to learn, there are loads of teachers who have posted up videos xx

[@patrickmayersr9623]

incredible......😶.......herd loud and clear in land o' lakes , Wisconsin. USA. wow ,dude.great nite. A PLUS.