Prince (March 17, 1983) Concert Poster – Rockford Metro Centre (USA)
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- Mar 17, 1983
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A striking 1983 concert poster promoting Prince’s performance at the Rockford Metro Centre with special guests The Time and Vanity 6 — a classic example of the high-energy Minneapolis Sound package tours during the early 1980s, right before the Purple Rain explosion.
Publication: Concert Poster Date: March 17, 1983 (7:30 PM) Country: United States
Title: PRINCE (with Special Guest THE TIME and Vanity 6)
The lime-green poster prominently displays a stylish black-and-white photo of Prince holding his guitar, dressed in a black suit with a patterned scarf. It announces Prince as headliner with The Time and Vanity 6 as special guests at the Rockford Metro Centre. Ticket prices were listed at $11.50 advance / $12.50 day of show. The poster was produced by A JAM/METRO Talent Coordinators of America.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This show was a classic “Triple Treat” package showcasing his protégés. The Time (with Morris Day, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, etc.) and Vanity 6 delivered high-energy opening sets, creating an unforgettable night of Minneapolis funk. Approximately 9,500 fans attended out of a 10,000 capacity.
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large “PRINCE” logo at the top
Prince in a confident pose holding a guitar
Text announcing Special Guests The Time and Vanity 6
Show details: March 17, 1983 • 7:30 PM • Rockford Metro Centre
Ticket pricing and purchase information
Production credit at the bottom
SHOW FACTS
Venue: Rockford Metro Centre, Rockford, Illinois
Attendance: ~9,500 / 10,000
Ticket Prices: $11.50 Advance / $12.50 Day of Show
Support: Vanity 6 + The Time (full lineups as noted)
Prince’s Band: Bobby Z., Brown Mark, Dez Dickerson, Dr. Fink, Lisa Coleman, and Jill Jones (selected songs)
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