Prince's "Welcome To America" Tour.....

"Bring your friends, bring your children," and bring foot spray, because it's going to be funky."- Glorious Quote From Prince

Prince announced his "Welcome To America" Tour at a press conference at Harlem's Apollo Theater. The leader of the purple underworld announced that he will be playing his pleothra of hits and joining the man will be an array of artists including: Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson.

"Come early, come often. I have a lot of hits... no two shows will be the same," he said.

Billboard also revealed that a gold-plated Fender guitar that sat on the Apollo stage during the announcement will be auctioned off after the live run, with the proceeds benefiting the economic recovery group Harlem Empowerment Zone.