Prince (November 18, 1979) – Performing at The Palace, Houston

Concert advertisement for Prince at The Palace in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, December 1, 1979, at 8 PM.

Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: Sunday, November 18, 1979 Country: United States Location: Houston, Texas Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion

THE STORY

The ad features a striking promotional image of Prince with his signature early look and large stylized “Prince” logo. It announces his appearance at The Palace on December 1.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This is part of Prince’s late 1979 club touring schedule as he built momentum following the Prince album and ahead of the Dirty Mind release. The Palace was a notable Houston venue, and this date reflects his growing draw in major Southern markets.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Prince live at The Palace Era: Late 1979 (pre-Dirty Mind breakthrough) Tone: Bold promotional advertisement Photography: Prominent black-and-white portrait of Prince (shirtless, within a circular frame)

Visual Motifs: Stylized 1970s–80s concert ad with artistic logo and photo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Confirmation of Prince’s December 1, 1979 performance in Houston

• Early professional promotional imagery used for his club dates

• Continued expansion of his live presence outside Minneapolis

RELATED MATERIAL

This aligns with the Roxy Theatre dates in Los Angeles (November 26, 1979) during the same touring period.

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