Charles Cross: Prince is playing for the money

Last week we learned 1980’s music icon Prince would be playing four shows over two nights at Seattle’s Showbox at the Market.

The price? Just $250 per ticket.

It may seem steep but music biographer Charles Cross says there’s a reason for that – Prince is in it for the money – at least partially.

“Prince’s recording career has gone nowhere in the last 15 years,” Cross tells KIRO Radio’s Ron & Don. “He’s released so much material, he’s put out so many albums that are available through his website and a variety of other things.”

Despite all that’s available for retail however, it’s not often you hear a new Prince song on the radio.

Cross says it’s a great show. A once in a lifetime event people should experience.

There’s only one problem, the show is now being repeated far more than once-in-a-lifetime.

That doesn’t mean it won’t sell out. Says Cross, “People will pay it because he puts on a phenomenal show.”