Prince in London
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21 shows in London this summer.
The eclectic pop superstar, who is a Jehovah's Witness, said he wouldn't
be playing any other European dates in 2007 because he must devote time
to studying the Bible.
Tickets for the Earth Tour, set to begin Aug. 1, will be priced at $62
in tribute to his last album, "3121," he said Tuesday at a press conference.
Fans will receive a copy of his new album with their ticket.
"Last time I was here, a lot of people didn't get to see me, so we are
trying to make it affordable for everybody," said Prince, who spoke to
the media in a darkened room lined with purple drapes. "That's why we
are doing such an extended stay."
The tour will begin with seven nights at London's O2 Arena. It will also
include some secret club gigs. Tickets for the 02 Arena shows go on sale
Friday morning.
Prince said he's prepared about 150 songs and will play a different
selection at each show — including a version of The Beatles' "The Long
and Winding Road."
"There are going to be so many nights here that we are going to change
the show every night," he said.
Prince also declared himself "a big fan" of English chanteuse Amy
Winehouse and said he hoped she would show up at one of his shows.