WATCH: Bruce Springsteen Sings Prince's 'Purple Rain' In Brooklyn
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- One '80s icon paid tribute to another Saturday night when Bruce Springsteen opened his show at Barclays Center with a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain."
The Boss and his E Street Band walked out under purple lights before launching into the ballad. He ended the song by telling the crowd, "Prince, forever, God Bless."
PHOTOS: Remembering Prince
Prince, 57, died Thursday. His cause of death is currently unknown and will likely remain a mystery for weeks.
Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform again Sunday night at Barclays.