Prince (December 5, 1979) “Prince: local debut (see Tops Tonight)” – Philadelphia Daily News US
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- Dec 5, 1979
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A preview in the Philadelphia Daily News announcing Prince’s Philadelphia debut performance at the Bijou Cafe, highlighting his rising talent and flashy stage presence
Publication: Philadelphia Daily News Date: December 5, 1979
Country: United States
Section / Pages: Entertainment / Tops Tonight
Title: Prince: local debut (see Tops Tonight)
THE STORY
The short piece promotes Prince’s two shows at the Bijou Cafe (8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.), describing him as a “hot young talent” with a flashy, frantic rock and roller style reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix. It notes his stylistic resemblance to Stevie Wonder on record but a much more energetic presence on stage.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This is an early mention of Prince performing in Philadelphia, during his first major headlining club tour after the release of his second album Prince. At this point, he was still a rising artist building a national following, and local previews like this helped generate buzz for his live shows.
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