Prince performs "Kiss" at the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Prince performs "Kiss" at the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@TippiGordon]

Good lord! There needs to be something way above the Hall of Fame for talent like this.

[@monatoney3474]

Exactly

[@levisalvini4110]

True...

[@cassidystarchild7907]

Omg he and the band killed it and the crowd was asleep.

[@10buffster]

Just look at all the hairstyles it was like playing at a retirement home. All their hips were probably no good lmao.

[@rosalindwilliams9358]

The crowd wasn't diverse.

[@gailenefuller8330]

Stuffed shirts

[@Flyingtaco82]

You can see the disappointment in his eyes. 😔

[@stevencarriere7094]

People don't know what to do when faced with brilliance like that. The band is so on. People didn't even know what hit them. Amazing performance wasted on that crowd. At least we can enjoy it via this video.

[@slc8648]

I feel blessed to have grown up with his music and genius. God I miss this man.

[@michelestewart4152]

I'LL NEVER FORGET WHEN "PURPLE RAIN" CAME OUT. WE RUSHED TO THE BEACON THEATER BY CAR LIKE NOBODY'S MOTHER. PARKING SPOT MAGICALLY APPEARED. I WAS IN COLLEGE. I'LL NEVER FORGET IT. PURE UNABATED MULTITALENTED GENIUS. HATE RECORD COMPANIES. GREEDY. THEY DO IT EVERY TIME.

[@elizabethklem5252]

Yes....

[@gailenefuller8330]

The Beautiful one

[@levisalvini4110]

AMEN sister!

[@arlenewilkerson723]

You and me Both !!!!!!

[@ronanmusic118]

It’s hard to watch the most amazing musician of all time perform his heart out for a crowd of robots 🤦🏽‍♂️ I would’ve been hyped

[@jdcpps]

They really were

[@jdcpps]

You can see he was irritated by it too.

[@jonpoon3896]

The crowd a bunch of celebrities knowing they’d be on camera...

[@wesleytaylor2531]

The song sucked... plain and simple.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I don’t under those people!!!

[@scorpleeon]

Those stiff fools didn’t realize what they had in front of them and he knew it.

[@candyDander]

😂😂❤️

[@lv41anothr60]

the majority of those pretenders are doing just that pretending. can't feel the music if you don't have a soul.

[@gjeraldh2989]

@@lv41anothr60 maybe they just don't like the music? Or maybe it just wasn't wasn't dancing venue. I see tables and chairs spread out so it might have been too formal.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@gjeraldh2989 lol yeah, sure. The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame is notorious for its legions of lawyers, trust funders, microdicks, and other small-souled bugmen. If they cared about the music, Prince would've been inducted way before 2004.

[@tracieleeburnett3395]

@@gjeraldh2989 No stupid ass excuses! 👎🖕

[@pabsmurcia]

“You’ve been just lovely. A real knockout.” 😂 Terrible crowd. He was over it.

[@tessmillermezzo]

like they weren't moving at all 😂😂

[@kathybrown9472]

They acted like they needed a shot of Viagra or something. I would have loved to be there. They had no idea what they’d be missing and they were there, witnessing his genius and acted like they couldn’t care less. How sad.

[@blasianluvschocolate397]

I agree..the crowd was dead as hell..

[@melissasaint3283]

I feel like being Prince's audience is like being his date: how can you possibly live up to his expectations?

[@Hygelac1000]

What you get with a rich, entitled, non-paying crowd. This is why you bring it for paying customers who want to be there.

[@grandepdre]

If you never saw Prince live even once, you missed out on what would have been the greatest concert you ever saw.

[@arlenewilkerson723]

That's what I keep telling everybody!!!!! I have seen Prince 8 times, and I was blown away each and every time.....thankful to have been alive during life and times of Prince Rogers Nelson, the baddest in all the land.

[@BBPalmer420]

It was my first concert.. I was 10 years old.. 97 Mobile AL.. my pops (old white dude with too much soul) took me and Prince burned that bitch down.. we were 2nd row, and he asked someone in the audience to get up and dance with him.. the light shined on me and busted an MJ move, Prince shook his head and picked a dude dressed as a Prince imitator haha.. they danced with each other for 10 minutes.. then I found out later that Prince and MJ had a rivalry and didn’t really care for each other 😂

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

I was blessed to see him twice. 🤩 AMAZING

[@madfeldor]

I saw him live once, in ... yes can say it, in Finland. Cheers... PS. Not that it is a mystery. But! Prince is, somewhat a mystery and, amazing artist. The band and others, also great!

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

Damn right

[@sharonheard9918]

If I had been in that audience I would have been up on my feet the second Prince stepped on that stage. HOW IN THE HELL DOES ONE SIT STILL AT A PRINCE PERFORMANCE???? No one, no one will ever surpass Prince. That man could do it all. Damn I miss him. RIP my beautiful Prince.✌🦋☘

[@jimmysapien9961]

Exactly

[@anti4330]

@• 9 years ago be quiet.

[@toniamarchesiello1753]

💜💔💞🎸💞💔💜

[@LauraPietersz]

TRUE

[@yacineyacine4760]

How I envy you for watching Prince live and in front of your eyes how lucky you are

[@xkimmiex92]

He looks so good 😍

[@gillianomotoso328]

That’s a quarantine crowd damn 🤦‍♀️

[@dallaspower]

Lol!! Quarantine croowd!!! 😅🤣🤣 well said!!!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Lame Ducks

[@luklov8801]

Social Piss-taking

[@davidgibson831]

It's hard to imagine that a lot of folks became fans of Prince during or after the Purple Rain era,. I was hooked as soon as he made those early hits like soft & wet, I wanna be your lover, sexy dancer, etc,. And the royal badness haven't disappointed since.

[@michaelscot4816]

Grew up in mpls. Understand.

[@davidgibson831]

Fans should really listen to those lps before Purple Rain,. Those are without a doubt the best Prince material.

[@KarenRiffe]

Me too. I was raised on Prince in the 70's. I cried for weeks when passed. Prince is a Legend and always will be. My lovely Purple One.

[@BigMamaRosyCheeks]

I worked in the Michigan State University Union ticket office starting in 1980, selling tickets to a not-super-well-known performer: Prince. And Vanity, actually. The performance was cancelled because we just didn't sell enough tickets. The next year Little Red Corvette came out and he was HUGE. Didn't get to see him, but have loved him all along.

[@TMthe33rd]

Ikr not many people may agree with me But my current favorite, Controversy, is a really good album in general

[@robtyman4281]

I love how Prince hardly aged between 1986 and 2004!! he's channelling James Brown with this performance. Like James Brown, he was a 'one off'. He put everything into performing live.

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Rob Tyman. I was just thinking wow, he's got those James Brown moves like he's right there with him💕

[@allankelly2500]

And Tom Jones...

[@RageTVHTX]

@@wreckofthehesperas8323 he did that a lot. Watch the Purple Rain concert video. He was doing that even then

[@HandsomeBWonderful69]

I like he updated dynasty to sex in the city lol

[@cellohoch]

And Little Richard

[@PamMinnick]

I was very lucky to have met Prince in 2001 and got to know what a kind person he was. He wasn't only a musical genius, he was also a very genuine person.

[@tolun99]

Miss this guy. Before the world went completely nuts.

[@amywantland5359]

I seriously wish I could have seen him in concert!

[@mustangpatty51]

Prince was the absolute best at live performances. I miss him so much.

[@anti4330]

better than mj?

[@sdey893]

​​@@anti4330Stop pretending like mj didn't lip sync 9 out of 10 times 🤦

[@slicko69ng]

They don't even realized that they just watched greatness

[@user-dz1rc4wk2t]

That's what you call a "polished" artist, i Lauren so many years, never gets old, just love him

[@sergeayissi939]

James Brown + Jimi Hendrix = Prince

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

Don't forget his piano skills and singing ability.

[@brianrocks2087]

Prince=epitome of rock and roll

[@noammuschinsky3913]

@@brianrocks2087 Prince = God of music

[@markperkins3474]

And Michael

[@ourtravelingzoo3740]

A sprinkle of Little Richard

[@v.b6028]

Love the suit. He always looked smooooth! 💜

[@imdjc4]

His suit reminds me of Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

[@helenatrela786]

Love Prince's outfit too💜

[@barbkafilmout9449]

I miss him all the time. Rest talented friend. You earned it all

[@feiticeirosupremo]

THE GOD OF MUSIC

[@giannipascia4034]

AGREE 101%💜🕊🎸🔝💯🎤🎵🎶

[@Olly_2024_]

He’s close, but Michael Jackson is

[@anti4330]

@@Olly_2024_ that's your opinion.

[@Olly_2024_]

@@anti4330 why didn’t you say that to Matheus?

[@anti4330]

@@Olly_2024_ because this is a PRINCE video, so I expect his biggest fans to comment on here... YOUUUU however, couldn't let him just have his own opinion. it's okay for ppl to like prince mor than michael. prince is that good you know..

[@cormacks7036]

how could you NOT dance!! im at home dancing in my chair!

[@thomasbaylark1002]

On behalf of all gray-haired rock n roll fans, I want to apologize for the total lack of energy and respect the asleep and drooling audience paid to one of the greatest of all times!

[@adonaiyah2196]

Youre so self aware and sweet lmaooo

[@marianpeppers902]

😂stiff shirts and starchy under-ware, tight girdles and spandex skirts...It pays not to wear them in public...Especially when Prince is performing a moooving song and a band that responded on cue...Immediately...This gray-haired wouldn't have had the seat warm...but...Rock and Rolled...ON THE FLOOR.💃

[@ellisacklin514]

Nobody combined world-class musical talent with style and performance better than Prince

[@kingclarence1710]

I am so happy that I was alive to experience this music genius called Prince!!!💜💜🔥🔥🎵

[@pahanson11]

He always brought his best and more!!

[@hellokitty-do8cy]

Legend forever 😊🎧🎤🎵🎶🎤❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VictoriousandGlorious74]

When he jumps. up and kick ( 0:58) it gets me every time..! Do it Prince…!!!! The audience is dead

[@cocokippen7137]

I love how he put them in their place like I'm done performing for you zombies!! I can't deal with it you been a real knockout thank you Hall of Fame good night over it love you Prince always was true!!!😘💜💜💜

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

What a performer! Freaky, funky, cool, jazzy........ALL IN A SMALL POWERFUL package!

[@robmarino314]

There will never be another, you are blessed if you had the pleasure to see "Prince".

[@maxbenoit1745]

Such a great version !

[@catherinegabbert4181]

Prince was the best musician and was a genius

[@carlnewtonfishing6045]

His voice is amazing, such a range. Perfect performer.

[@MsDmacD]

He's giving it his all and they just stand there...pisses me off so much.

[@GODDESS1966]

MsDmacD It's as if they took him for granted. I would have lost my shit had I been there! I'm 53 so I grew up around him, and his music. Can't stand people who act all pompous and proper like it's not cool to be yourself and show your love for someone. F--- that!

[@MsDmacD]

@@GODDESS1966 I totally agree!

[@BingBangBye]

Different people have different styles of attending live performances. When I'm seeing one of my favorite performers live, I'm not dancing and losing my shit, I'm paying rapt attention to the performer's moves, expressions, and vocals, what the musicians are doing, that sort of thing. It's not that I think it's not cool to be myself, that's how I like to experience live performances. If I want to listen and dance, I can do that in my living room. You shouldn't expect everyone to live up to how you think they should behave. You do you, let others do themselves.

[@claraht.6999]

@@GODDESS1966 He's NOT one of them. Different cloth!!!!!!

[@GODDESS1966]

@@BingBangBye I respect what you have to say, and I agree to a certain extent. By a certain extent, I mean the type of music that is being performed before me will no doubt be a deciding factor as to how I and my friends will conduct ourselves. That being said, when it is PRINCE, I am a capable enough woman to "lose my shit" . You are right my darling, you be you, and I'll be me. Much love and stay safe in these uncertain times, Saronna, NJ USA

[@ptoyman]

I think I’m in love with the bassist. There will never be another PRINCE. I was so blessed to grow up during an era when I could watch this raw and amazing talent grow musically, and become such the iconic artist that influenced and entertained so many. What a loss. I don’t think I can ever get used to the fact that he’s no longer here to create. He’s still and will always be my favorite singer/musician.

[@anti4330]

yea mine too. who do you like more between him and mike..

[@laboulejaune7533]

The world is sad without Prince....

[@timandrassy7680]

Her name is Rhonda and she is funky. Rhonda Smith, Prince’s bassist from 1996-2004 and off and on through at least 2009.

[@legalgal12]

He was a musical genius. He is missed dearly.......💜🙏🏻

[@jlv3x]

We would love to see the full performance again and again and again!!!

[@marciopereiracunha]

Who could be like him ? Just amazing. ...

[@shakiracharriez9811]

The crowd was too cute to party. They did not want to sweat. Prince turned it out. 💜💜💜💜

[@peterrimel8170]

He was brilliant and one of the finest performers in history.

[@margueritemarchal5433]

Beautiful Prince one of a kind talent, musician, singer, songwriter who passed this way only one time

[@darrenwells3642]

He really, really loved music and always gave the audience everything he had in each performance. Prince is a legend who will never truly die.

[@walker1336]

Prince was music. They will never ever be another one

[@rishabhaniket1952]

What a performer....the way he orchestrates his band is just awesome.

[@nicolasabino4378]

Standing ovation immediately after intro. ..

[@bulletbob]

That bass line kills. Rocked it . . .

[@daveberry9922]

this guy was class

[@Peachfaerie]

Flawless Purple Majesty💜🌂☮️

[@steverose1977]

That man was wonderful.

[@jayzrat]

I only saw him once in concert. His shows always sold out quickly whenever he came to the bay area. I can only explain the experience in word: “Dynamic!” The man was an absolute showman par excellence! So sad that he’s gone. But his music will live forever!

[@cjay233]

I remember seeing Prince debut on American Bandstand. I was a fan though not a fanatic. In all that time however, this is probably the best performance I've ever seen him perform. That suit, his haircut, his face and his orchestration of the band....WOW! Phenomenal. TFS

[@ld3511]

You should check out his live performances on PBS! Amazing!

[@cjay233]

@@ld3511 Will do. Thanks

[@cinnabunz83]

@@ld3511 me 2 thanks

[@fransbuijs808]

Aw, c'mon, he's done sooooooo many shows that were sooooooo much better than this.

[@christiem1742]

Best SB half-time show ever! 2007

[@marylee-anderson8793]

Best performer ever💜💜💜💜💜🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@bellatheband]

I love PRINCE so much. Supreme performer!

[@rbrboulet]

What prince did with the mic stand towards the end was just a taste of what that man had in his arsenal. A true legend.

[@dorothydrake8838]

Yes and that was something he had practiced for hours and hours early in his career.

[@vickiemckie5681]

Such an awesome performer

[@captnpeacemaker]

How cool is that! Just came from the BLUES-BROTHERS-Video "SOUL MAN" an was in the mood to check out some Prince-live-footage. And then THIS ... :)

[@jamiebell6242]

Prince was awesome and the band was tight, great performance.

[@deborahmartin3140]

Prince was funky as hell. He is so Electric on stage.

[@victoriavinson8401]

He was such a class act.

[@stephaniemeals4983]

This is one of the times Prince got his flowers when he was living and he deserved it. Got into the RRHOF on his first year of eligibility and he should have!

[@souldieroflove5782]

The showman with class !!!!

[@fordtoy2000]

Prince is magical and unbelievable as usual, love the different arrangement for this tune. Yet, isn't that the deadest audience you've ever seen, so quiet, they sort of gyrate but the important thing is Prince got PAID!

[@BadFluffy]

He was a musical genius, an entertainer with a capital E and an amazing guy. He also always knew how to surround himself with the best musicians because he was just not threatened by talent, he craved it and fostered it in others. RIP my Prince, I have no doubts that you have the audience you deserve now and that they are dancing forever.

[@Seelengrund]

Mr. Funk himself - Prince was the mangnificient performer who makes us dancing ...

[@tomaswildanger5238]

Omg!! He's looking soooooo good in this suit!! 😍 😍 🤩 🤩

[@Gmez759]

Prince is black excellence. We are amazing!!

[@planetbetter]

He should have played for two hours. Because he rocks. And is the Best ever.

[@TheMoonRain]

Prince was a first rate entertainer- he wanted to give us a treat showing us another take on “Kiss”. He must’ve thought “They’ve heard this song before- this time will be different “ with his cute mischievous smirk. ♥️

[@vaughnmiller4371]

I love how he arranged the intro Soul Man into kiss...

[@maryrauschenberger1537]

One of the greatest performers to ever Grace a stage‼️beautiful man sorry we lost him so soo‼️

[@yoya4766]

He looks so well here. His star was too short lived.

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

from the late 70s-2016 isn't really short-lived in the music-biz, but I feel you - we want more time with him here on Earth with us. But he had to perform up On High for the angels.

[@andrewparry2128]

This is amazing how can anyone who's heart is beating not dance and sing to this

[@kurtzband]

The amount of talent on that stage is out of this world ❤️

[@tarynsarvas604]

I love prince's outfit.

[@thebeatenpath6037]

At the same gig he later played the best guitar solo I've seen in years with petty, Jeff Lynne and george Harrison's son while my guitar gently weeps. Check it out on you tube

[@michelestewart4152]

now I have to watch it again.

[@candyDander]

They even play that performance at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It's in this short video of clips from the induction ceremonies. Now that I think of it, I think the suit Prince is wearing is also there.

[@wollymolly]

Please post the whole performance. The whole set was just amazing.

[@t.s.4091]

It always looks so easy watching him. But than again I remind myself, that I was just watching the best musician that ever lived.

[@jimipack62]

A master of his craft.

[@divaslm1]

What a performance 👏 🙌 👌 😍

[@enriquerivera1208]

It probably took that crowd all the way home until they realized what they were really listening to??? Thank you Prince. I miss you 😔👊

[@helenatrela786]

❤❤❤❤....phenomenal musician Prince❤

[@KENTUCKY-MAMA]

What an Entertainer. During an interview he was asked abt music & his dancing. He said "it just happens it's a vibe". So true. Miss that man 🌷

[@fury1185]

This is a lovely 'taste' and thankyou for posting! - if you all'd like another delicious sample of this great Artist- watch for his solo during 'While my Guitar Gently Weeps' later that same evening- In a crowd of Greats, He performed with a brilliance that was simply undeniable. The other guitarists -including Dani Harrison-on stage were in the presence of greatness and they knew it.

[@dwmusic147]

I guess I would’ve been the only one in the crowd jammin 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@amandaican.1267]

Im sick at the moment,but I can still manage to tap my feet,you gotta move to Prince music.

[@Compassion901]

Sister and that serious bass line.👏🏽👏🏽

[@skygazer6898]

I think it was one of those events where everyone remains seated unless I am missing something and they are all dead. Later that evening, Prince had everyone on their feet with his performance along side Tom Petty & co.

[@fairyqueen56]

RNR induction crowd didn’t deserve this performance!

[@Deepbluecat]

Dayammm!! Every time I click on a Prince video, it reminds me of how out of this world-talented he was. RIP.

[@georgetreacher6925]

The ultimate performer. Best gig I have ever had the priveillege to witness, Wembley stadium.

[@melaniemcelfatrick9383]

Who doesn’t miss PRINCE ? He was full of energy and an excellent entertainer !

[@user-uy6iq6bo6y]

Rock &roll hall выложил видео Принца очень хорошего качества изображения,спасибо,,!

[@juliemenzies6387]

What a legend♥️

[@malikahharris8810]

That white suit is AMAZING 🤩

[@charleswilliams8248]

That James Brown influence, is obvious and beautiful!

[@giannipascia4034]

There's something better than HIM?💜🔝🕊🎵🎶🎸🎤🙏💯🔝

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

Nope. ;)

[@AnnCurwood]

He is an artist...he is the symbol 💜💜xx

[@lindabrowning1578]

Love ❤️ you Prince 👑 you’re a legend , I love 💕 everything about you! I would love ❤️ your hair! 💯🌹