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Hackney girl Delilah asked on tour by Purple Rain legend Prince

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Emma Bartholomew

Published: 12:03 PM May 14, 2012    Updated: 10:33 AM October 14, 2020

Purple Rain superstar Prince has invited Hackney girl Delilah to support him on a tour of Australia this month.

The legendary singer phoned Delilah, real name Paloma Stoecker, telling her he’s a fan and offering her a spot on his dates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The 22-year old singer-songwriter is due to sing at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend concert this June.

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