Michael Anthony reviews Prince’s hometown launch of his 1980 tour at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. The 20-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist — already generating buzz with two Warner Bros. albums and the hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” — delivered a flashy 75-minute set showcasing his emerging star power. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Monday, February 11, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment /

A glowing hometown concert review in The Minneapolis Star by Jon Bream praising 20-year-old Prince’s performance at the Orpheum Theater, calling him a captivating, exciting, and commanding entertainer with star potential as he prepares for his first major national tour. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Monday, February 11, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Review Title: Home-grown Prince: On way to stardom? THE STORY Jon Bream reviews

Day-of-show advertisement for Prince’s rescheduled hometown concert: “TONIGHT – The New Genius in Music” at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Showtime 8:00 PM. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Saturday, February 9, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Concert Advertisement THE STORY The ad promotes Prince’s performance that very evening at the Orpheum Theater. It features the same dramatic black-and-white portrait of Prin

A hometown “Critic’s Choice” preview in The Minneapolis Star by Jon Bream promoting 20-year-old Prince’s upcoming concert at the Orpheum Theater, highlighting his breakthrough hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” recent national TV appearances, and upcoming tour with Rick James. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Friday, February 8, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Critic’s Choice / Entertainment Title: Critic’s Choice THE STORY Jon Bream introduces Prince as the 20

Promotional ad for Prince’s rescheduled hometown concert: “The New Genius in Music” performing Saturday, February 9, 1980, at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Showtime 8:00 PM. Tickets $7.50–$8.50. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Sunday, February 3, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The advertisement features a dramatic black-and-white portrait of Prince and announces the rescheduled date

Announcement that Prince’s scheduled hometown concert at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 has been canceled due to pneumonia contracted during his recent tour. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Thursday, December 13, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief report states that Prince’s concert set for Sunday at the Orpheum Theater has been canceled because he contracted pneumonia on his

Advertisement for Prince’s hometown “Homecoming Christmas Show” at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 8:00 PM. Billed as “The New Genius in Music.” Publication: Minneapolis Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a large stylized “PRINCE PRINCE” headline with a dramatic portrait of Prince and a decorative Greek key border.

Brief update noting that Prince, the one-man band from Minneapolis, has the No. 1 song on the soul charts with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”, which is also climbing the pop charts. He has formed a band and is on the concert trail, with a performance scheduled for December 16 at the Orpheum Theater. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: Friday, December 7, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Future Files / Entertainment Brief THE STORY The short i

Advertisement for Prince’s hometown “Homecoming Christmas Show” at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday, December 16, 1979 at 8:00 PM. Billed as “The New Genius in Music.” Publication: Minneapolis Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, December 2, 1979 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad features a dramatic portrait of Prince with a decorative Greek key border. Tickets priced at $9.00 and $8.00 reserved,