Security Said 'NO CAMERAS' — Prince Saw the Kid Recording and Did Something INCREDIBLE

August 23rd, 1985. First Avenue, Minneapolis. When security caught 16-year-old Marcus Williams secretly
recording Prince's acoustic performance, everyone expected him to be thrown out. Instead, Prince stopped the
show, learned Marcus was recording for his deaf sister Emma, and transformed a rule violation into the most
inclusive concert in music history.
IN THIS VIDEO:
The desperate plan to bring Prince's music to a deaf 12-year-old sister
What happened when Prince discovered the hidden recording device
How 300 strangers helped create music a deaf girl could feel
The professional recording and letter Prince gave to Emma
How this moment revolutionized accessibility in live music
The music education center that grew from one act of sibling love
This isn't just about breaking rules—it's about how love motivates us to find creative solutions, and how true
artists see hearts instead of violations.
The Emma Williams Center for Accessible Music Education continues this legacy today, proving that when we
include everyone in music, everyone wins.
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inclusion over exclusion.
This video celebrates the power of inclusive artistry and sibling love. Some elements are dramatized for
storytelling purposes while honoring the spirit of accessibility advocacy in live performance