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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.
Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
This vintage silver gelatin photograph features Stephanie Mills, a renowned singer known for her powerhouse voice, gazing contemplatively towards the side. The publicity photo is from 1989, credited to MCA Records and taken by Alberto Tolot. Mills gained fame for her role in "The Wiz" on Broadway and hits like "Never Knew Love Like This Before."
Stephanie Mills is a legendary soul and R&B artist with a career spanning several decades. She gained national recognition after starring as Dorothy in "The Wiz," and her powerful vocals have earned her numerous accolades. Her song "Home" became a staple of her performances, resonating with audiences worldwide.
Text present on photo:
Front - "Photo Credit: Alberto Tolot", "Stephanie Mills", "MCA RECORDS", "© 1989 MCA RECORDS, INC.", "6/89"
Back - "For Variety", "2/13/16", "4 Full", "Mills Px", "Critic’s choice/Music", "MAR 16 1990", "Stephanie Mills is a tiny person with a big, powerhouse voice. She’s done disco (remember: “Never Knew Love Like This Before”?) but her forte is soul-stirring big ballads like “Home,” which she sang in the Broadway production of “The Wiz.”", "The mighty Mills will belt 'em out Thursday at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Christopher Williams will open the concert. For ticket information, call 989-5151.", "— Jon Bream", "Signed"
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The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
