A landmark Billboard cover and major feature celebrating Prince and the explosive rise of the Minneapolis Sound as America’s newest musical wonderland. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Billboard Date: April 25, 1987 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover + Interior Feature (two-page spread) THE STORY This iconic issue of Billboard shines a national spotlight on Prince and the vibrant Minneapolis–St. Paul music scene. The striking cover features a dramatic portrait of

A bold promotional advert for The Time’s second album What Time Is It?, highlighting their rapid rise under Prince’s influence during the early Minneapolis Sound era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Billboard Magazine Date: August 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page promotional advertisement THE STORY This striking advert declares: “Because of these men, more than half a million people are buying Time.” It promotes the album What Time Is It? and the new single