A Seat Inside Prince's Final Concert: "A Once in a Lifetime Experience"

The legendary musician was found dead at his estate in Minnesota Thursday

By Samantha Schnurr Apr 22, 2016 12:14 PMTags
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For fans, Prince's final concert in Atlanta seemed to be just another stop on his current tour. In hindsight, it would be the musical legend's final moments on stage. 

He took a seat at his piano only a week ago in Georgia as part of his surprise Piano and a Microphone series. Sadly, it was the last time fans would see the star publicly as he was rushed to the hospital after an emergency landing the following day and was discovered dead a week later. 

As one concertgoer reflected on the performance, he told E! News there were few signs that something was awry. 

"He was super engaging with the crowd. [He] played a 90 minute set, only leaving stage once and killing all the favorites. Everyone talked about how good he looked and how he really set the mood in the room," the eyewitness described.

It was the best of the legend's discography as he performed hit after hit including "Kiss" and his unforgettable "Purple Rain."

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As a bit of foreshadowing, the star was also courteous to his fans after having to push the show back. 

"He was super apologetic about having to reschedule the show from a week prior and promising to make it up to the crowd," the eyewitness added. "[It] was truly a once in a lifetime experience."

The 57-year-old was discovered at his Paisley Park estate and studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota Thursday. The Carver County Sheriff's Office said in a statement to E! News that police found Prince unresponsive in an elevator inside the property. First responders were unable to revive him through CPR. He was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. 

—Additional reporting by Sara Kitnick

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