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|creation date = 1990 (original line-up #1)<br>1994 (original line-up #2)<br>1997 (3rd Line-up)<br>2000 (4th Line-up)<br>2002 (5th Line-up)<br>2006 (6th Line-up)<br>2009 (7th Line-up)<br>2010 (8th Line-up)<br>2013 (9th Line-up) | |creation date = 1990 (original line-up #1)<br>1994 (original line-up #2)<br>1997 (3rd Line-up)<br>2000 (4th Line-up)<br>2002 (5th Line-up)<br>2006 (6th Line-up)<br>2009 (7th Line-up)<br>2010 (8th Line-up)<br>2013 (9th Line-up) | ||
|disband date = 1996 (original line-up #2)<br>2004 (5th Line-up) | |disband date = 1996 (original line-up #2)<br>2004 (5th Line-up) | ||
− | |activity w/prince = 1990 - 1993 (original line-up)<br>1994 - 1996 (original line-up #2)<br>1997 - 1999 (3rd Line-up)<br>2000 - 2001 (4th Line-up)<br>2002 - 2004 (5th Line-up)<br>2006 - 2009 (6th Line-up)<br>2009 - 2010 (7th Line-up)<br>2010 - 2012 (8th Line-up)<br>2013 - | + | |activity w/prince = 1990 - 1993 (original line-up)<br>1994 - 1996 (original line-up #2)<br>1997 - 1999 (3rd Line-up)<br>2000 - 2001 (4th Line-up)<br>2002 - 2004 (5th Line-up)<br>2006 - 2009 (6th Line-up)<br>2009 - 2010 (7th Line-up)<br>2010 - 2012 (8th Line-up)<br>2013 - 2015 (9th Line-up) |
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|previous bio = [[NPG Orchestra]] | |previous bio = [[NPG Orchestra]] | ||
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'''The 00's''' | '''The 00's''' | ||
− | The first half of the new millennium saw "The NPG" line-up evolve almost every year. The band released two singles in 2001, but after that no other studio project stamped "The NPG" surfaced. Meanwhile [[Prince]] kept giving each member space to express their own skills on stage . | + | The first half of the new millennium saw "The NPG" line-up evolve almost every year. The band released two singles in 2001, but after that no other studio project stamped "The NPG" surfaced. Meanwhile [[Prince]] kept giving each member space to express their own skills on stage. |
− | After disbanding "The NPG" once more, following the [[Musicology_Live_2004ever|Musicology Tour]], [[Prince]] assembled a new band in order to back up his new protégée, [[Támar Davis]]. When he went back to touring as a main act, [[Prince]] retained the [[Támar Davis]] band musicians to form his own backing band. Nevertheless the autonomy and part of creativity that [[Prince]] allowed "The NPG" in the nineties were less prominent: The band seemed to have been delegated to serve merely as a backing band for live shows. | + | After disbanding "The NPG" once more, following the [[Musicology_Live_2004ever|Musicology Tour]], [[Prince]] assembled a new band in order to back up his new protégée, [[Támar Davis]]. When he went back to touring as a main act, [[Prince]] retained the [[Támar Davis]] band musicians to form his own backing band. Nevertheless the autonomy and part of creativity that [[Prince]] allowed "The NPG" in the nineties were less prominent: The band seemed to have been delegated to serve merely as a backing band for live shows. It should be notated that between 2004 and 2012 the band wasn't usually referred to as The NPG on tickets or when advertising shows. |
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'''Personnel''' | '''Personnel''' | ||
* <u>Making of original line-up</u> | * <u>Making of original line-up</u> | ||
− | :[[Marva King]] joins the band in early August 1997, after having made a few guest appearances at [[Prince | + | :[[Marva King]] joins the band in early August 1997, after having made a few guest appearances at [[Prince_and_the_New_Power_Generation|Prince & The NPG]] one-off concerts in July 1997. [[Kat Dyson]] is enrolled from June until late February 1998. A second guitar player, [[Mike Scott]] is hired from December 1996 onwards, and after [[Kat Dyson]] leaves, replaces her until late December 1999. |
* <u>Band members additions </u> | * <u>Band members additions </u> | ||
:In 1998 Dutch saxophonist [[Candy Dulfer]] plays on selected shows in the US and Europe. In 1999 [[Larry Graham]] temporarily replaces [[Rhonda Smith]] on bass, while [[Prince]] takes over on guitar in replacement of [[Kat Dyson]] and [[Mike Scott]]. [[Kip Blackshire]] is hired as keyboard player and vocalist the same year. <br><br>Percussionist [[Estaire Godinez]] plays with the band at selected [[Year:1999|1999]] performances, while a condensed version of the [[NPG Hornz]] comprising [[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], and [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] also plays with the NPG that year. | :In 1998 Dutch saxophonist [[Candy Dulfer]] plays on selected shows in the US and Europe. In 1999 [[Larry Graham]] temporarily replaces [[Rhonda Smith]] on bass, while [[Prince]] takes over on guitar in replacement of [[Kat Dyson]] and [[Mike Scott]]. [[Kip Blackshire]] is hired as keyboard player and vocalist the same year. <br><br>Percussionist [[Estaire Godinez]] plays with the band at selected [[Year:1999|1999]] performances, while a condensed version of the [[NPG Hornz]] comprising [[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], and [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] also plays with the NPG that year. | ||
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:In October 2003, Rose Ann Dimalanta a.k.a [[Rose Ann Dimalanta|rad.]] first appears with the band. She remains in the line-up until early March 2004, after which she resigns in order to pursue a career outside the [[Prince]] camp. [[Chance Howard]] is also hired from October 2003 and stays with the band for the next tour. [[Candy Dulfer]] joins the [[World Tour 2003]] mid December 2003 in Hawaii and remains in the line up for the [[Musicology_Live_2004ever|Musicology Tour]] | :In October 2003, Rose Ann Dimalanta a.k.a [[Rose Ann Dimalanta|rad.]] first appears with the band. She remains in the line-up until early March 2004, after which she resigns in order to pursue a career outside the [[Prince]] camp. [[Chance Howard]] is also hired from October 2003 and stays with the band for the next tour. [[Candy Dulfer]] joins the [[World Tour 2003]] mid December 2003 in Hawaii and remains in the line up for the [[Musicology_Live_2004ever|Musicology Tour]] | ||
− | :In 2004, [[Maceo Parker]] rejoins the band full time from [[22 April 2004]] | + | :In 2004, [[Maceo Parker]] rejoins the band full time from [[22 April 2004]] onward. [[Mike Scott]] is added in the line-up early March 2004, while [[Mike Phillips]] augments the horn section from mid March 2004 until [[20 June 2004]].<br><br>The whole band was taken of the retainer in later 2004. From the [[Musicology_Live_2004ever|Musicology Tour]] onward until mid 2013, the band is no longer referred to as The NPG in advertising shows or on tickets. |
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* <u>Band members additions </u> | * <u>Band members additions </u> | ||
− | :[[Renato Neto]], [[Mike Phillips]], [[Greg Boyer]] and (on most dates) [[Maceo Parker]] are recruited in November 2006 for the [[Per4ming_Live_3121|Las Vegas]] shows. [[Mike Phillips]] reappears as member of the horns section, from [[11 November 2006-am|11 November 2006]] onwards, and ex-NPG member, [[Renato Neto]] joins the band on [[02 December 2006-am |2 December 2006 ( | + | :[[Renato Neto]], [[Mike Phillips]], [[Greg Boyer]] and (on most dates) [[Maceo Parker]] are recruited in November 2006 for the [[Per4ming_Live_3121|Las Vegas]] shows. [[Mike Phillips]] reappears as member of the horns section, from [[11 November 2006-am|11 November 2006]] onwards, and ex-NPG member, [[Renato Neto]] joins the band on [[02 December 2006-am |2 December 2006 (a.m.)]] to reinforce the keyboards section. Not available to join on a full time basis, [[Maceo Parker]] remains in The NPG from [[25 November 2006-am|25 November 2006 (a.m.)]] until [[14 January 2007-am|14 January 2007 (a.m.)]] and then plays with the band on selected dates in February and April 2007. <br><br>After noticing her in [[Larry Graham]]'s band, [[Prince]] recruits [[Shelby J.]] who first appears on stage as a background singer on [[30 December 2006-am|30 December 2006 (a.m.)]]. Trumpet player [[Lee Hogans]] is hired from [[20 January 2007]] to add to the horn section in [[Maceo Parker]]'s absence. In order to support the background vox section in London, [[Marva King]] rejoins the NPG in the summer of 2007.<br><br>[[25 February 2008-am|25 February 2008 (a.m.)]] marks the last performance of [[Greg Boyer]], [[Mike Phillips]], [[Lee Hogans]], [[Marva King]] and [[The Twinz]] with the band, although the Twinz would later return for part of the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]] and for the [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]]. |
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* <u>Band members additions </u> | * <u>Band members additions </u> | ||
− | :The "new NPG" continues to evolve during 2009 and 2010 as the horns section is replaced by harmonica player [[Frédéric Yonnet]] who first appears with [[Prince]] in | + | :The "new NPG" continues to evolve during 2009 and 2010 as the horns section is replaced by harmonica player [[Frédéric Yonnet]] who first appears with [[Prince]] in three performances in June and October 2008. [[Prince]] also decides to reinforce the backing vocals and thus enlists [[Liv Warfield]] (in January 2009) and former protégée Elisa Fiorillo, now by the name of [[Elisa Dease]] (in late March 2009) to support [[Shelby J.]]. <br><br>[[Cassandra O'Neal]] is recruited to replace [[Renato Neto]] and first appears with the NPG in October 2009. While no longer being a full time NPG-member, [[Renato Neto]] appears on keyboards with the NPG for selected shows in the summer of 2010.<br><br>This line-up plays with [[Prince]] until the last date of the [[Prince_20TEN_Tour|20TEN Tour]]. |
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* [[Marva King]]: vox | * [[Marva King]]: vox | ||
* [[Mike Scott]]: guitar | * [[Mike Scott]]: guitar | ||
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* Ledisi: vox | * Ledisi: vox | ||
* [[Damaris Lewis]]: dance | * [[Damaris Lewis]]: dance | ||
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* <u>Band members additions </u> | * <u>Band members additions </u> | ||
− | :In January 2013, [[Prince]] recruits Ronald Bruner Jr. as new NPG drummer for three shows at Dakota Jazz Club, Minnepolis, MN, USA. [[Damaris Lewis]] and [[Joshua Welton]] appear occasionally as dancers (Welton also sometimes plays | + | :In January 2013, [[Prince]] recruits Ronald Bruner Jr. as new NPG drummer for three shows at Dakota Jazz Club, Minnepolis, MN, USA. [[Damaris Lewis]] and [[Joshua Welton]] appear occasionally as dancers (Welton also sometimes plays percussion). Rhani Krija is invited to join the band as guest in December 2013 for the 3 shows at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, USA. |
+ | Not having used the '''The NPG'' moniker for the band since early 2004, the name returns in 2013 to distinguish performances with a fuller line-up form those done with [[3rdEyeGirl]]. | ||
|studio contribution = <big>With Prince</big><br> | |studio contribution = <big>With Prince</big><br> | ||
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The third album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] features the 1998 line up with [[Rhonda Smith]], [[Kirk Johnson]] and [[Morris Hayes]], but minus [[Kat Dyson]]. [[Marva King]] also sings on the album. | The third album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] features the 1998 line up with [[Rhonda Smith]], [[Kirk Johnson]] and [[Morris Hayes]], but minus [[Kat Dyson]]. [[Marva King]] also sings on the album. | ||
− | Although a fourth NPG album, [[Album: Peace|Peace]] was previewed by the single of the same name, and on which [[Single: The Daisy Chain|The Daisy Chain]] was also proposed to part of, it was never released. | + | Although a fourth NPG album, [[Album: Peace (2000)|Peace]] was previewed by the single of the same name, and on which [[Single: The Daisy Chain|The Daisy Chain]] was also proposed to part of, it was never released. |
|live contribution = The NPG in its different line-ups is [[Prince]]'s live backing band since 1990. The band contributed to establish [[Prince]]'s stage reputation as it backed [[Prince]] up during all his tours since the [[Nude Tour]]. The NPG sans [[Prince]] also performed occasionally as support band for his shows. In 2007, The NPG also often performed as the main act at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> 'after shows'. | |live contribution = The NPG in its different line-ups is [[Prince]]'s live backing band since 1990. The band contributed to establish [[Prince]]'s stage reputation as it backed [[Prince]] up during all his tours since the [[Nude Tour]]. The NPG sans [[Prince]] also performed occasionally as support band for his shows. In 2007, The NPG also often performed as the main act at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> 'after shows'. | ||
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*'''2012 Line-up''' | *'''2012 Line-up''' | ||
:[[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]] | :[[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]] | ||
− | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#1991|1991]], [[All Concerts#1992|1992]], [[All Concerts#1993|1993]], [[All Concerts#1994|1994]], [[All Concerts#1995|1995]], [[All Concerts#1996|1996]], [[All Concerts#1997|1997]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]], [[All Concerts#2000|2000]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2003|2003]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2005|2005]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2008|2008]], [[All Concerts#2009|2009]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2011|2011]], [[All Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2013|2013]] | + | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#1990|1990]], [[All Concerts#1991|1991]], [[All Concerts#1992|1992]], [[All Concerts#1993|1993]], [[All Concerts#1994|1994]], [[All Concerts#1995|1995]], [[All Concerts#1996|1996]], [[All Concerts#1997|1997]], [[All Concerts#1998|1998]], [[All Concerts#1999|1999]], [[All Concerts#2000|2000]], [[All Concerts#2001|2001]], [[All Concerts#2002|2002]], [[All Concerts#2003|2003]], [[All Concerts#2004|2004]], [[All Concerts#2005|2005]], [[All Concerts#2006|2006]], [[All Concerts#2007|2007]], [[All Concerts#2008|2008]], [[All Concerts#2009|2009]], [[All Concerts#2010|2010]], [[All Concerts#2011|2011]], [[All Concerts#2012|2012]], [[All Concerts#2013|2013]], [[All Concerts#2013|2014]] |
|support band = '''1993: [[Act II]] ''' | |support band = '''1993: [[Act II]] ''' | ||
:[[13 August 1993|13 Aug. 1993]] Cádiz, Spain: Estadio Ramón de Carranza | :[[13 August 1993|13 Aug. 1993]] Cádiz, Spain: Estadio Ramón de Carranza | ||
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|associates band = '''2005''': [[Támar Tour]] | |associates band = '''2005''': [[Támar Tour]] | ||
|main act = '''2007''': [[21 Nights In London : The Earth Tour]] aftershows | |main act = '''2007''': [[21 Nights In London : The Earth Tour]] aftershows | ||
− | :18 Aug. 2007 ( | + | :18 Aug. 2007 (a.m.) London, England: 3121 at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> ''with Mya'' |
− | :26 Aug. 2007 ( | + | :26 Aug. 2007 (a.m.) London, England: 3121 at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> |
− | :1 Sep. 2007 ( | + | :1 Sep. 2007 (a.m.) London, England: 3121 at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> |
− | :21 Sep. 2007 ( | + | :21 Sep. 2007 (a.m.) London, England: 3121 at The IndigO<sub>2</sub> |
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|records w/prince = '''Albums''' | |records w/prince = '''Albums''' | ||
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|self productions ='''Albums''' | |self productions ='''Albums''' | ||
:1994: [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (NPG Records)<br> | :1994: [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (NPG Records)<br> | ||
− | :1995: [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] ( | + | :1995: [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]] (NPG Records)<br> |
:1998: [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] (NPG Records)<br> | :1998: [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] (NPG Records)<br> | ||
*'''Compilations''' | *'''Compilations''' |
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With Prince Although The NPG band members have contributed to more than the following releases, they were cited as being part of a limited number of albums and singles. After 1992, even though Prince would work with The NPG (full band or shortened) as studio musicians, he would not usually let the name of his band appear as prominently as before on the covers of his albums. The album C-Note cut live with The NPG was not credited as such, the same goes for some of the promo releases surrounding the One Nite Alone... Live! album.
Throughout their existence the band releases three albums (mostly composed by Prince) two of which are released commercially. Unlike former productions, Prince not only records the music with the band but also shares credits. The three albums are all of different incarnations of the band; Gold Nigga from 1993 features the 'original' NPG line up (after Rosie Gaines is replaced by Morris Hayes, whereas the follow up Exodus is the condensed version, minus The Game Boyz and Levi Seacer, Jr.. The third album Newpower Soul features the 1998 line up with Rhonda Smith, Kirk Johnson and Morris Hayes, but minus Kat Dyson. Marva King also sings on the album. Although a fourth NPG album, Peace was previewed by the single of the same name, and on which The Daisy Chain was also proposed to part of, it was never released. | ||
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The NPG in its different line-ups is Prince's live backing band since 1990. The band contributed to establish Prince's stage reputation as it backed Prince up during all his tours since the Nude Tour. The NPG sans Prince also performed occasionally as support band for his shows. In 2007, The NPG also often performed as the main act at The IndigO2 'after shows'. |
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