Adam Levine—Maroon 5’s slick frontman—surprised everyone at Howard Stern’s 60th Birthday Bash in 2014 with a stunning cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Backed by Train at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom, Levine didn’t just sing; he shredded the iconic guitar solo, proving he’s more than a pop voice.
Levine called it his career’s most “out-of-body” moment, a nerve-wracking tribute to a hero that paid off. Released fully online after Prince’s 2016 passing, it’s a heartwarming glimpse of a star stepping beyond his lane, risking it all to honor a legend. From terrified backstage sketches to a roaring crowd of icons like Jon Bon Jovi, Levine’s “Purple Rain” is a short, sweet story of guts and glory—proof that even pop idols can rock your soul.
