Playing to 30, 000 fans in rural Kent, he stormed through hits like Purple Rain, U Got The Look, 1999 and Kiss.

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The Purple Rain star will play three shows at the event, the first to be held since founder Claude Nobs died earlier this year.

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He said two cellphones were on the ground next to Mr. Woodward, who he said was wearing a black rain coat, black jeans and purple Nike sneakers.

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