Sat Nov 8
Tribute to PRINCE - Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of "Kiss" & "1999" featuring Controversy
Johnie Jupiter's Controversy is a Prince Musical Tribute Band born in 2017. Its’ sound takes you back to not only when “Purple Rain” ruled the charts, but also gives you the raw power of various Prince live show arrangements. A miraculous mix of energy, musicianship and pro level entertainment. Controversy aims to create a party atmosphere keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, playing all the hits including "Kiss", "1999", "Purple Rain", "Let's Go Crazy", "When Doves Cry”, "I Would Die 4 You”, "Baby I'm A Star”, "Little Red Corvette" and more! Controversy not only plays the hits but can satisfy the hardcore fans with authentic versions of deep cuts. When going to a Controversy show be prepared to sing along, dance along and if you're not careful you may end up onstage.
Johnie Jupiter [bandleader/vocals]
Jerome Carr [bass/vocals]
Rick Pepper Holmes [drums/percussion/vocals]
Lawrence (Black Surfer) Farmer [keyboards/piano]
Joe Stout [organ/guitar/vocals]
Chris Gordon [guitar]
Chris McCord [guitar/vocals]
Additional members: Raquan Washington, Willie Koot Lemons, AC King, Justin Cropper, Andre Adams