Prince (November 28, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Tennessean

A concert advertisement in The Tennessean promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour stop at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on Thursday, December 16, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6.

Publication: The Tennessean Date: Sunday, November 28, 1982 Country: United States

Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour

THE STORY

The ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces the show at 8:00 p.m. Tickets were priced at $10.50 (limited advance) and $11.50 (general admission), available at local outlets including Haddox Pharmacy, Discount Records (Elliston Place), and Centra-Tik locations. Presented by David Lombard.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This advertisement ran in advance of the 1999 Tour, Prince’s major breakthrough outing that catapulted him to superstardom. The bill with The Time and the newly introduced Vanity 6 was a signature high-energy package showcasing Prince’s expanding creative universe in late 1982.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert advertisement – 1999 Tour (Municipal Auditorium, Nashville)

Era: 1999 Tour (1982)

Tone: Exciting and promotional Photography: Stylized graphic logo design

Visual Motifs: Classic early-1980s Prince tour ad with starry background and bold, dripping typography

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Promotion for a key Southern stop on the 1999 Tour

• The influential triple bill featuring The Time and Vanity 6

• Typical 1982 concert ad format highlighting ticket pricing and availability

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