Local coverage of the chaotic opening night of Prince’s new South Beach nightclub Glam Slam, which drew nearly 3,000 people and caused significant traffic and noise issues. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: Sunday, June 12, 1994 Country: United States Location: Miami, Florida Section: Local News THE STORY The article reports that almost 3,000 people crowded inside and outside Glam Slam (located at 1233 Washington Ave., former site of the Paragon) for its grand opening on T

Advertisement listing Prince as a special guest with the Bar-Kays, Cameo, and Pleasure at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, December 29, 1979. (This show was ultimately canceled.) Publication: The Durham Sun Date: Thursday, December 27, 1979 Country: United States Location: Durham, North Carolina Section: Entertainment / Concert Listings THE STORY The ad promotes a December 29 concert at the Greensboro Coliseum featuring the Bar-Kays with special guests Cameo, Prince, and

Announcement that Prince’s scheduled concert at the Park West in Chicago on Thursday, December 13, 1979 has been canceled due to pneumonia. Publication: Chicago Tribune Date: Thursday, December 13, 1979 Country: United States Location: Chicago, Illinois Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief report states that Thursday’s Prince concert at the Park West has been canceled. It refers to him as the singer of “I Wanna Be Your Lover” fame. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cancellat

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

Concert listing for Prince performing at The Bottom Line in New York City on Sunday, December 9, 1979, with shows at 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Tickets $5.50. Publication: Newsday (Suffolk Edition) Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979 Country: United States Location: Melville, New York Section: In New York / Entertainment Listings THE STORY The brief entry lists Prince alongside other New York area shows, noting performances at The Bottom Line with Lonnie Liston Smith also mentioned for

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

Report that Prince canceled his Philadelphia debut at the Bijou Cafe last night due to pneumonia in his left lung. The status of tonight’s show is uncertain. Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Thursday, December 6, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The brief notes that Prince, described as a “hotshot blues rocker” and “young soul singer,” was forced to cancel his scheduled appearance at the Bijou the

Concert advertisement for Prince (with Rich Hall) at the Bijou Cafe on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Wednesday, December 5, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad promotes Prince for two nights at the Bijou Cafe, followed by The Nighthawks and John Hammond. Reservations recommended at 1409 Lombard St., phone 735-4444. CONTEXT AND NO

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,

Preview article announcing Prince’s Atlanta debut on Monday, December 3, 1979, at the Capri Ballroom as part of his first 12-city national tour. Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: Sunday, December 2, 1979 Country: United States Location: Atlanta, Georgia Section: Pop Music THE STORY The piece highlights the 19-year-old Prince as a self-produced wunderkind who wrote, played all instruments, and sang all vocals on his albums. It notes his second album Prince sold 250,0

Final pre-show advertisement announcing Prince performing at The Palace on Saturday, December 1, 1979. Tickets available at all top ticket locations and at the box office the day of the show only. Publication: The Houston Post Date: Friday, November 30, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas Section: Entertainment THE STORY The brief notice promotes Prince as a “Soul-rock musician” at The Palace (5134 Richmond, in Windsor Plaza). Box office phone: 960-1318. CONT

Preview article highlighting Prince as a “hot young soul talent” performing at the Bijou Cafe on Wednesday and Thursday, December 5 and 6, 1979 (note: earlier ads listed Dec 7–8). Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: Friday, November 30, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment THE STORY The piece calls Prince a “(Stevie) Wunderkind” and praises his self-contained talent — writing all tunes, playing every instrument, and cr

Updated concert advertisement for Prince at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Wednesday, November 28, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad lists Prince for two nights at the Bijou Cafe as part of the venue’s December schedule, following Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and 20/20, and preceding John Ha

Concert advertisement for Prince at The Palace in Houston on Saturday, December 1, 1979 at 8 PM, presented as part of a larger Pace Concerts calendar. Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas THE STORY The ad prominently features Prince in stylized script above the venue and date information. It appears alongside other December shows including Arlo Guthrie, Kenny Loggins, Blue Öyster Cult, and Styx. CO

Promotional chart advertisement for Prince in the “Top 40 This Week’s Fever” section, highlighting his hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and announcing his appearance at the Roxy Theatre on November 26. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Music Charts / Entertainment THE STORY The ad features a prominent photo of Prince and promotes his debut Warner Bros. album, which includes th

Updated Roxy Theatre calendar advertisement confirming Prince performing on Monday, November 26, 1979. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Calendar / Entertainment (Page 97) THE STORY The ad lists Prince for November 26 as part of the venue’s November–December schedule, alongside acts such as Wayland & Madame, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Southside Johnny, Curtis Mayfield, Pat Methen

Concert advertisement for Prince at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 1979 Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Sunday, November 25, 1979 Country: United States Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The ad lists Prince as part of the Bijou Cafe’s December schedule, appearing after Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and 20/20, and before The Nighthawks. Reservations recommended. Ve