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* Bandmembers who only guested a couple of times live or in the studio (for example: Garrett Smith) | * Bandmembers who only guested a couple of times live or in the studio (for example: Garrett Smith) | ||
− | * Engineers that work in random studios where [[Prince]] recorded (for example: Ian | + | <!-- * Engineers that work in random studios where [[Prince]] recorded (for example: Ian Boxill) --> |
* Associated artists who already had a successful career before their association with [[Prince]]: | * Associated artists who already had a successful career before their association with [[Prince]]: | ||
: - George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Loïs Lane, Martika, Mavis Staples, etc. | : - George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Loïs Lane, Martika, Mavis Staples, etc. |
Latest revision as of 08:14, 19 April 2017
A-Z Biography List
Definition
A biography page is available for personnel who significantly worked with Prince. That will include:
- Musicians who worked with Prince live and/or in the studio
- Engineers and other personnel who worked with Prince in Paisley Park Studios, Sunset Sound Studios and/or on lots of sessions
- People with a close personal relationship to Prince, who are not necessarily musical contributers.
- Members of original bands such as The Time, Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, The Family, Madhouse etc.
The following personnel and/or artists are excluded from having a biography page:
- Sheila E. bandmembers, unless they also worked with Prince (for example: Susie Davies)
- Bandmembers who only guested a couple of times live or in the studio (for example: Garrett Smith)
- Associated artists who already had a successful career before their association with Prince:
- - George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Loïs Lane, Martika, Mavis Staples, etc.
- Associated Artist that only had one or two songs given to them or only had their album released on a Prince-label:
- - Dale, Good Question, Tony LeMans, Three O'Clock, Taja Sevelle etc.
Special Biographies
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
3rdEyeGirl | Band | 2013-2015 |
94 East | Band | 1977 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Dale Alexander | 94 East & Madhouse Drummer | 1977, 1987 |
Andy Allo | Associate artist, The NPG guitar player & backing vox | 2011-2012 |
Jana Anderson | Singer | 1989-1990 |
Apollonia 6 | Band | 1984 |
Apollonia | Apollonia 6 lead singer | 1984 |
Tommy Barbarella | The NPG Keyboard player | 1990-1996 |
Brenda Bennett | Apollonia 6 singer | 1984 |
Jerome Benton | The Time vallet, The Family percussionist, The Revolution back vox | 1982-1984, 1985, 1986 |
Kip Blackshire | The NPG Keyboard player & backing vox | 1999-2001 |
John Blackwell | The NPG Drummer | 2000-2004, 2009, 2010-2013, 2015 (studio) |
Michael Bland (a.k.a Michael B.) | The NPG Drummer | 1990-1996, 2009 |
Matt Blistan | The Revolution & The 87-89 Band Trumpet player | 1985-1989 |
Boni Boyer | The 87-89 Band Keyboard player & backing vox | 1987-1989 |
Greg Boyer | The NPG Trombone player | 2002-2007 |
Greg Brooks | The Revolution & The 87-89 Band backing vox | 1984-1987 |
Brown Mark | Early Prince Band & The Revolution bass player | 1981-1986 |
H.M. Buff | Engineer | 2004 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Tevin Campbell | Associate artist, Singer | 1990-1994 |
Cat | Dancer, singer | 1987-1988 |
Grand Central | Band | 1976-1977 |
Gayle Chapman | Early Prince Band keyboard player & back vox | 1979-1980 |
Ingrid Chavez | Associate artist, Singer | 1987-1992 |
Cora Coleman-Dunham | The NPG Drummer | 2005-2010 |
Lisa Coleman | Early Prince Band & The Revolution Keyboard player & backing vox | 1980-1986 |
Margie Cox | Flash Lead singer, studio backing vox | 1988-1990 |
André Cymone | Grand Central, Shampayne & Early Prince Band Bass player | 1973-1981 |
Támar Davis | Singer | 2005-2006 |
Gilbert Davison | Security | 1984-1993 |
Morris Day | The Time Singer | 1980-1984, 1990 |
Elisa Fiorillo | Associate artist, Singer, The NPG back vox | 1990, 2009-2014 |
Dez Dickerson | Early Prince Band Guitar player | 1979-1983 |
Damon Dickson | Dancer | 1984, 1988, 1991-1993 |
rad. | The NPG Keyboard player | 2003-2004 |
Candy Dulfer | Saxophone player | 1989, 2004 |
Josh Dunham | The NPG Bass player | 2005-2010 |
Steve Durkee | Engineer | 1994-1999 |
Kat Dyson | The NPG Guitar player | 1996-1998 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Sheila E. | Associate artist, Singer, The 87-89 Band Drummer & percussionist | 1984-1987, 2004, 2006, 2010-2011 |
Carmen Electra | Associate artist, Singer | 1990-1994 |
T.C. Ellis | Associate artist, Rapper | 1990-1991 |
The Family | Band | 1985 |
Anna Fantastic | Singer | 1988 |
Matt Fink | Early Prince Band, The Revolution & The 87-89 Band Keyboard player | 1979-1990 |
Clare Fischer | Orchestra Director | 1985-2009 |
The Flesh | Band | 1985-1986 |
Hannah Ford | Drummer | 2012-2015 |
Dave Friedlander | Engineer | 1989-1995 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Rosie Gaines | The NPG Keyboard player & backing vox | 1990-1993 |
Brian Gallagher | The Hornheadz Tenor saxophone player | 1991-1993, 1995, 1996 |
The Game Boyz | The NPG Dancers | 1991-1993 |
Tom Garneau | Engineer (at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA) | 1989-1998 |
Nona Gaye | Singer | 1994 |
Estaire Godinez | The NPG occasional percussionist | 1999 |
Larry Graham | Larry Graham & GCS / NPGCS Bass player & singer | 1997-1999, 2000-2011 |
Donna Grantis | Guitar player | 2013-2015 |
Ray Hahnfeldt | Engineer (at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA) | 1991-1999 |
Morris Hayes (a.k.a Mr. Hayes) | The NPG Keyboard player | 1993-1996, 2006-2012 |
Lee Hogans | The NPG Trumpet player | 2007 |
The Hornheadz | Brass Band | 1991-1993, 1995, 1996, 1999 |
Chance Howard | The NPG Keyboards & back vox | 2003-2004 |
Chick Huntsberry | Security | 1981-1985 |
Owen Husney | Manager | 1976-1978 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Shelby J. | The NPG Backing vox | 2007-2014 |
Jimmy Jam | The Time Keyboards player | 1981-1983, 1990 |
Dave Jensen | The Hornheadz Trumpet player | 1991-1993, 1996, 1999 |
Kathy Jensen | The Hornheadz Baritone saxophone player | 1991-1993, 1996, 1999 |
Femi Jiya | Engineer | 1988-1990, 2000-2002 |
Coke Johnson | Engineer | 1987-1990 |
Jellybean Johnson | The Time & The Family Drummer | 1981-1984, 1985, 1990 |
Jesse Johnson | The Time Guitar player | 1981-1984, 1990 |
Kathleen Johnson | Singer | 1991-1995 |
Kirk Johnson | The NPG Dancer, Percussionist, Drummer | 1984, 1988, 1990-1993, 1996-1999, 2015-2016 |
Jill Jones | Singer | 1982-1988 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Marva King | The NPG background singer | 1997-1999, 2007, 2011 |
Michael Koppelman | Engineer | 1990-1994 |
Matthew Larson | Band Technician, Crew Chief | 1987, 1989-1990 |
Eric Leeds | The Family, The Revolution & Madhouse saxophone player | 1984-1989, 1994, 1996, 2002 |
David Leonard | Engineer | 1983-1985 |
Terry Lewis | The Time bass player | 1981-1984, 1990 |
Tommy LiPuma | Producer | 1991 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Tony M. | The NPG Rapper & dancer | 1991-1994 |
Madhouse | Associate Band | 1987-1988, 1994 |
Jerry Martini | Larry Graham & GCS / NPGCS saxophone player | 1997-1999, 2011 |
Mayte | The NPG Dancer & backing vox | 1992-1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 |
Maya McClean | The NPG Dancer & back vox | 2006-2007, 2011-2012 |
Nandy McClean | The NPG Dancer & back vox | 2006-2007, 2011-2012 |
Peggy McCreary | Engineer | 1982-1986 |
Mazarati | Associate Band | 1985 |
Susannah Melvoin | The Family co-lead singer | 1985-1986 |
Wendy Melvoin | The Revolution Guitar player | 1983-1986 |
Minneapolis | Associate Band | 1994 |
Eddie Mininfield | The E. band saxophone player | 1984-1987 |
Monte Moir | The Time Keyboard player | 1981-1984, 1990 |
Ray Monteiro | Trumpet player | 2005-2006 |
Chris Moon | Writer, Producer | 1976 |
Susan Moonsie | Vanity 6 & Apollonia 6 co-lead singer | 1982-1984 |
Najee | The NPG Saxophone player | 2001-2002 |
John L. Nelson | Prince's father / Pianist | 1983, 1985-1986, 1987, 1988 |
Michael Nelson | The Hornheadz Trombone player | 1991-1993 |
Renato Neto | The NPG Keyboards player | 2002-2004, 2006-2007, 2010 |
Ida Nielsen | The NPG Bass player | 2010-2015 |
Steve Noonan | Engineer | 1991-1994 |
NPG Dance Company | Prince's Dance Company | 1997 |
NPG Hornz | see The Hornheadz | - |
NPG Orchestra | Prince's Orchestra | 1997-1999 |
The New Power Generation | Prince's Band | 1990-2014 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Cassandra O'Neal | The NPG Keyboards player | 2009-2015 |
Scott Pakulski | Drumtech, FOH engineer | 1990-1994, 2000-2005 |
Maceo Parker | The NPG Saxophone player | 2002, 2004, 2007, 2010-2012 |
Ricky Peterson | Producer, Keyboard player | 1991-1998 |
Paul Peterson | The Time Keyboard player, The Family co-lead singer | 1984-1985 |
Mike Phillips | The NPG saxophone player | 2004, 2006-2007, 2009, 2011 |
Brian Poer | Engineer | 1990-1994 |
Robin Power & The Uptown Dames | Band | 1990 |
Robin Power | Robin Power & The Uptown Dames lead singer | 1989-1991 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
The Rebels | Band | 1979 |
The Revolution | Prince's Band | 1983-1986 |
Cynthia Robinson | Larry Graham & GCS /NPGCS Trumpet player | 1997-1999, 2011 |
Susan Rogers | Engineer | 1983-1990 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Wally Safford | The Revolution & The 87-89 Band backing vox | 1984-1987 |
Mike Scott | The NPG guitar player | 1998, 2004, 2006, 2012 |
Levi Seacer, Jr. | Sheila E. band, The 87-89 Band & The NPG bass and guitar player | 1987, 1987-1991, 1991-1993 |
Rhonda Smith | The NPG bass player | 1996-2004 |
Billy Sparks | Tour Promoter | 1983- 2004 |
Jamie Starr | Prince alias Producer | 1982-1983 |
The Steeles | Associate band, backing vox | 1989-1992 |
Steve Strand | The Hornheadz Trumpet player | 1991-1993 |
Sonny T. | Flash & The NPG bass and guitar player | 1990, 1991-1995, 2009 |
Manuela Testolini | Girlfriend / wife | 1998-2006 |
Tom Tucker | Engineer | 1991-1993 |
The Time | Associated Band | 1981-1990 |
The Twinz | Dancers, backing singers | 2006-2007, 2011-2012 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Bria Valente | Associated singer | 2009 |
Vanity 6 | Associated Band | 1982-1983 |
Vanity | Vanity 6 lead singer | 1982-1983 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Liv Warfield | The NPG back singer | 2009-2015 |
Miko Weaver | Sheila E. band, The Revolution, The 87-89 Band, The NPG Guitar player | 1984-1985, 1986-1990 |
Malikah White | Milenia singer | 2000-2001 |
Mikele White | Milenia singer | 2000-2001 |
Niyoki White | Milenia singer | 2000-2001 |
Tia White | Milenia singer | 2000-2001 |
Pepé Willie | Writter, Producer | 1974-1979 |
Name | Activity | Active with Prince in |
Frédéric Yonnet | The NPG harmonica player | 2008-2010 |
Bobby Z. | Early Prince Band & The Revolution drummer | 1979-1986 |
David Z. | Arranger, Engineer & Producer | 1978-1990 |
Chuck Zwicky | Engineer | 1988 |
Musicians ★ Studio Personnel ★ Other Personnel ★ Associated Artists ★ Associated Bands |