Funk rock visionary Prince electrifies the stage on ‘Live At The Los Angeles Forum 2011,’ capturing his Welcome 2 America 21 Nite Stand in full flight. Filmed April 28 at The Forum in Inglewood, the Blu Ray documents a nearly complete set packed with classics, deep cuts and fearless reinventions delivered with razor-sharp musicianship.
The setlist moves from “Joy In Repetition” and “Shhh” to towering versions of “Let’s Go Crazy,” “1999,” “Little Red Corvette” and “Purple Rain.” Shelby J., Liv Warfield and Elisa Dease command the spotlight across multiple numbers, while guest Ledisi joins for a fiery run through “Partyman.” The performance pulses with funk, rock and pure showmanship.
Backed by a powerhouse band including John Blackwell, Ida Nielsen, Morris Hayes, Renato Neto and Cassandra O’Neal, Prince shifts between guitar heroics and commanding vocals with effortless authority.