Prince (October 17, 1982) “Prince 1999 Tour” – The Atlanta Constitution
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- Oct 17, 1982
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A bold concert advertisement in The Atlanta Constitution promoting Prince’s 1999 Tour shows at the Fox Theater in Atlanta on November 12–13, 1982, with special guest The Time and introducing Vanity 6
Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: Sunday, October 17, 1982 Country: United States
Section / Pages: Entertainment / Concert Ads
Title: Live in Concert! Prince 1999 Tour
THE STORY
The striking ad features the iconic dripping “Prince” logo and announces two nights at the Fox Theater (Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m.). Ticket prices are listed as $12.50 and $10.50 reserved, with a small restoration surcharge. Tickets were available at the Fox Box Office, TIC X-Press outlets, and various Atlanta record stores and malls. The show was produced by Rainbow Productions.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This ad ran in advance of the highly anticipated 1999 Tour, Prince’s major breakthrough outing that solidified his superstar status. The pairing with The Time and Vanity 6 created one of the most influential triple bills of the early 1980s, showcasing Prince’s growing Purple Rain-era empire. The Fox Theater dates were key stops on the Southern leg of the tour.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Concert advertisement – 1999 Tour (two nights at Fox Theater) Era: 1999 Tour (1982)
Tone: Exciting and visually dynamic Photography: Stylized graphic logo and text layout
Visual Motifs: Iconic 1980s Prince tour ad design with starry background and dripping typography
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Promotion for Prince’s multi-night stand at the historic Fox Theater
Classic 1999 Tour packaging with The Time and Vanity 6
Early evidence of the massive commercial momentum behind the 1999 album and tour
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