A lively concert review in the New Pittsburgh Courier praising Prince and his band (along with opening act The Time) for delivering a high-energy performance during the Controversy Tour, highlighting Prince’s dynamic stage presence, band chemistry, and provocative material. Publication: New Pittsburgh Courier Date: Saturday, December 5, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: The Entertainer / Music Title: Prince and The Time Deliver High Energy Music THE STORY The artic

A rare official staff laminate from Prince’s Controversy Tour featuring a striking photo of Prince with his guitar, granting “Access All Areas” backstage privileges during one of his earliest major headlining tours. This rectangular staff pass features a photo of Prince in his iconic Controversy-era look — black suit, leopard-print scarf, and guitar — set against a background of sheet music.( as used on the sleeve of various editions of the Let's Work release) A bold vertical

A major feature in The Los Angeles Times by Robert Hilburn examining the hostile audience reaction (booing) to Prince as an opening act for the Rolling Stones at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, while defending his provocative style and placing it in the broader context of rock radio resistance to Black artists and boundary-pushing music. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 15, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: Calendar / Pop Music Title: Pr