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1981 PRINCE concert advertisement...
1981 PRINCE concert advertisement...
Item # 716552
November 24, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 1981
* PRINCE Rogers Nelson performance ad
* Singer - songwriter - actress - author
* Palladium nightclub NYC concert hall
* About 2 1/2 years prior to "Purple Rain"
Page 75 has a 5 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "PRINCE" performance at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see image)
AI notes: Prince performed at the Palladium in New York City on December 2, 1981, as part of his Controversy Tour. This concert marked one of his early high-profile performances in New York and helped solidify his reputation as a provocative and innovative live act. The show featured a mix of tracks from his Controversy album, such as “Controversy,” “Do Me, Baby,” and “Let’s Work,” as well as earlier hits like “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and “Dirty Mind.” Known for his bold stage presence and androgynous style, Prince's performance at the Palladium was met with both acclaim and controversy, reflecting the album’s themes of politics, sexuality, and identity. It also attracted a diverse crowd and industry attention, signaling his rising influence in the early '80s music scene.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 126 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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