LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "PAT BENATAR" (small) at the The Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip on one of the four pages. (see images)

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: Pat Benatar’s high-octane performance at West Hollywood’s iconic Roxy Theatre on November 19, 1979, captured a pivotal turning point in her ascension to 1980s rock stardom. Fresh off the August release of her debut studio album, In the Heat of the Night, Benatar and her powerhouse band—anchored by lead guitarist, arranger, and future husband Neil Giraldo—delivered a fierce, career-defining set recorded for nationwide syndication on the famed King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show. Driven by the explosive momentum of her breakthrough single "Heartbreaker," which was rapidly ascending the charts at the time, the night's memorable setlist showcased her four-octave vocal range across standout original cuts like "We Live for Love" and "My Clone Sleeps Alone," alongside sharp, heavy-hitting covers of John Mellencamp’s "I Need a Lover" and Nick Gilder’s "Rated X." By capturing her raw, arena-ready energy within an intimate Sunset Strip venue, this legendary radio broadcast cemented the formidable Benatar-Giraldo partnership and catapulted her from a rising club act into a dominant force in hard rock.