Prince (March 17, 1983) Prince at Met Center – Star Tribune Concert Review

A triumphant hometown review declaring Prince’s arrival as a national rock superstar during his 1999 Tour, hailed as one of his greatest Twin Cities performances.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: Star Tribune

Date: March 17, 1983

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Concert Review

THE STORY Jon Bream’s glowing review celebrates Prince’s Met Center concert as his strongest hometown show yet. With Rolling Stone having named him Rock Artist of the Year, Bream positions Prince as a dynamic performer who rivals Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and James Brown. The review highlights Prince’s new maturity — sharper pacing, greater discipline, and heightened theatricality — along with strong supporting sets from Vanity 6 and The Time.

CONTEXT & NOTES By March 1983, Prince was rapidly ascending. The 1999 album and tour had expanded his audience nationally, and this Met Center show served as a victory lap in his hometown. The review captures the exact moment when local pride merged with national recognition, foreshadowing the global explosion that would come with Purple Rain.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: 1999 Tour concert at Met Center Era: 1983 – 1999 Tour / Pre-Purple Rain breakthrough Tone: Excited and celebratory Photography: Large stage shots of Prince, Vanity 6, and The Time Audience: Local and national music fans

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