Corey Taylor - Purple Rain - Live at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN

Corey Taylor - Purple Rain - Live at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN
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[jillterry]

Can we talk about the fact that he's performing Purple Rain in the same venue the movie Purple Rain took place in? Couldn't be more perfect. Corey Taylor is amazing.

[kennelson]

This was the day that prince died, and I heard Corey say in an interview that he literally learned the song THAT morning. so much respect for both of them.

[PlanetNateGaming]

He really NEEDS to do a studio cover...because this is magic

[YoShabado]

He needs to do a studio version of this, he fucking kills it.

[randymonster]

What I love is that these metalheads appreciate Prince. Prince was a genius and a gift to mankind. Breaks my heart he's not here anymore.

[JaeOdin]

Corey is so fuckin underrated when it comes to this vocal shit.
This man is a God.

[imharley]

Just told my girlfriend this is the lead singer of slipknot and she wouldn’t believe me.. he’s a extraordinary talent one of the best voices I’ve ever ever heard!!!

[jimbrooks]

Well, at least now I have a video to send my friends when they laugh at me and swear that I am the only person in the world that loves both Slipknot's music and Prince's music.

[ptstrong]

I'm in tears. I have always liked the way Corey can switch his singing style, but my god this is unbelievable. Thank you Mr. Taylor, this is truly awesome.

[lisajohnson]

I'm so jealous of everyone who got to see this live! What a respectful and beautiful tribute to Prince.

[Josh_Jackson]

Would love to hear Corey Taylor sing "As my guitar gently weeps".

[rhondaminor]

It was a beautiful tribute to Prince. You can feel the emotions, just as Prince would have wanted. Bravo Corey!!💜

[darrenirvin]

Being at this show personally I cheered!! I cheered for Prince! I cheered for Minnesota! I cheered for music! But most of all when we walked out of First avenue I cheered for the 8k+ people in the streets that were celebrating the life of the legendary life and music of Prince. Cory did this perfectly and it will never be duplicated! #respect #cmft

[LamaWithoutHat]

To all the people complaining about the audience: have you ever been to a concert, or better yet on stage? Those people are passionate, and they're expressing it. For a performer there's probably nothing worse than an inanimate, silent crowd. To screaming fans lower the quality of a YouTube recording? Sure enough. But that's not what shows like this are meant for.
So props to Corey for such a beautiful rendition of Purple Rain, and props to the audience for showing him their appreciation

[lorieurschel]

6 years later, it still makes me cry.

[davidspeaks]

This is one rock legend paying respect to a music icon. Well done Corey!!

[danielchampion]

I'm not personally the biggest fan of Slipknot (hate me) but damn Corey Taylor is unecessarily talented. It's really amazing

[onthewrist]

That is just plain old fashion RESPECT.

[ianyanks]

The range in this man's talent really is impressive.

[janihelenius]

No matter what Corey is singing, it`s pure gold every single time.