Tons of fans are digging into their archives to share rare footage of Prince performing. Earlier today, former SNL cast member Tim Kazurinsky uploaded Prince’s impromptu performance on YouTube at the SNL 40 afterparty at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Purple One played “Let’s Go Crazy” featuring celebrity guest stars like the Haim sisters, Maya Rudolph and Donna Grantis, who pulled off some killer guitar solos. During the performance, Fallon, Chris Rock and even Cuba Gooding Jr. sang lyrics to the song. It just goes to show that Prince was truly loved by everyone. Check out the performance above, and watch Jimmy Fallonrecount how he and Dave Chappelle convinced Prince to get on stage in the first place.
Watch Footage of Prince's "SNL 40" After-Party Performance
A legendary performance for the history books.
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