The film “Purple Rain” opened on June 27, 1984, here in the Twin Cities and the venue became nationally famous as the central setting. Tourists began to annoy the management, but Allan says that the Prince connection really saved the club. (AF)
In an attempt to improve the “quality” of the clientele at First Avenue, the club asked the city if it could institute a policy of admitting only patrons age 21 and above, but was denied permission on the basis that it was discriminatory. (CRM)