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Alongside some of the more famous acts that opened for the Rolling Stones record-breaking 1981 tour was the lesser-known Prince, who only managed to perform three songs before being met with boos from the audience.

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Alongside some of the more famous acts that opened for the Rolling Stones’ record-breaking 1981 tour was the lesser-known Prince, who only managed to perform three songs before being met with boos from the audience.

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