Prince (November 11, 1979) – Scheduled at the Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles
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- Nov 11, 1979
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Updated: 6 days ago
Roxy Theatre calendar listing announces Prince performing on Monday, November 26, 1979. The ad also promotes other November shows including John Prine, Randy Hansen’s Machine Gun (Hendrix tribute), Jimmy Messina, Tom Scott, Pat Benatar, J.D. Souther with Katy Moffatt, Wayland & Madame, and Bob Marley & The Wailers (benefit show).
Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, November 18, 1979 Country: United State
Location: Los Angeles, California Section: Calendar / Entertainment (Page 88)
THE STORY
The prominent Roxy Theatre advertisement on Sunset Blvd. lists Prince’s date prominently in the late-November lineup. Tickets available at Ticketron, Roxy Box Office, or Charge Line.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This updated calendar ad ran one week after the previous listing, further promoting Prince’s headlining club date at the iconic Roxy. It reflects his growing presence on the West Coast in late 1979 as he prepared for the Dirty Mind album and tour.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Prince at the Roxy Theatre Era: Late 1979 (pre-Dirty Mind breakthrough)
Tone: Standard venue calendar advertisement
Photography: None (text-heavy with art deco Roxy logo)
Visual Motifs: Classic theatrical calendar layout with bold venue header
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Confirmation of Prince’s November 26, 1979 performance at the historic Roxy on Sunset Blvd.
His growing profile in Los Angeles, sharing billing space with major acts
Early evidence of his move toward headlining club dates in major markets
RELATED MATERIAL
This fits into Prince’s late 1978–1979 promotional and touring period, following the in-store appearances and opening slots earlier in 1978.
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