Prince & The Revolution (August 26, 1986) Eissporthalle Frankfurt

This striking 1986 concert poster promotes Prince & The Revolution’s performance in Frankfurt, Germany during the Parade tour, supporting the album and the film Under the Cherry Moon.

Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: August 26, 1986 Country: Germany (West Germany) Location: Frankfurt Section: Concert Promotion (Tour Poster)

THE STORY

The bold black-and-white poster features a powerful image of Prince with hands raised, wearing a sleeveless top. It announces the show at the Eissporthalle with “Concert ’86 In Frankfurt” and “Prince And The Revolution” branding. The poster highlights the Parade tour, one of Prince’s most visually and musically inventive periods.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

1986 was a peak year for Prince following the massive success of Purple Rain. The Parade album and tour (with the revamped Revolution) showcased his evolving sound blending funk, pop, and jazz. This Frankfurt date was part of the European leg, with Prince returning to the same venue shortly after for additional shows.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: European Parade Tour concert poster

Era: 1986 (Parade / O(+> era)

Tone: Bold, artistic, iconic Photography: Dramatic black & white studio portrait

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Striking close-up of Prince with hands dramatically raised

• Large “PRINCE” logo at top with “AND THE REVOLUTION”

• Vertical text “CONCERT ’86 IN FRANKFURT” and diagonal “26.8.” date

• Eissporthalle venue and show details

RELATED MATERIAL 

This 1986 Parade Tour poster from Frankfurt captures Prince at the height of his creative powers and complements other O(+> era items in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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