Difference between revisions of "Grand Central"
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| − | '''Grand Central''' was a band formed by [[Prince]]'s cousin, drummer Charles Smith, which [[Prince]] and [[André Cymone]] joined in 1974, while still in high-school. [[Prince]] played guitar and piano, but would also share vocals with Anderson in what was mainly an instrumental band, playing clubs and parties in the Minneapolis area. | + | '''Grand Central''' was a band formed by [[Prince]]'s cousin, drummer Charles "Chazz" Smith, which [[Prince]] and [[André Cymone]] joined in 1974, while still in high-school. [[Prince]] played guitar and piano, but would also share vocals with Anderson in what was mainly an instrumental band, playing clubs and parties in the Minneapolis area. |
| − | As time went by and [[Prince]]'s musical interests broadened, he found himself producing the arrangements for the band. Grand Central | + | As time went by and [[Prince]]'s musical interests broadened, he found himself producing the arrangements for the band. Grand Central evolved into Shampayne and started playing original music. |
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| − | * Charles Smith, later replaced by [[Morris Day]] | + | * Charles "Chazz" Smith, later replaced by [[Morris Day]] (drums) |
| − | * [[André Cymone]] | + | * [[André Cymone]] (bass) |
| − | * [[Prince]] | + | * [[Prince]] (guitar, keyboard) |
| + | * Terry Jackson (percussion) | ||
| + | * Linda Anderson (keyboard) | ||
| + | * William "Hollywood" Doughty (percussion) | ||
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Revision as of 21:29, 25 September 2015
Grand Central
Grand Central was a band formed by Prince's cousin, drummer Charles "Chazz" Smith, which Prince and André Cymone joined in 1974, while still in high-school. Prince played guitar and piano, but would also share vocals with Anderson in what was mainly an instrumental band, playing clubs and parties in the Minneapolis area.
As time went by and Prince's musical interests broadened, he found himself producing the arrangements for the band. Grand Central evolved into Shampayne and started playing original music.
Band Members
- Charles "Chazz" Smith, later replaced by Morris Day (drums)
- André Cymone (bass)
- Prince (guitar, keyboard)
- Terry Jackson (percussion)
- Linda Anderson (keyboard)
- William "Hollywood" Doughty (percussion)
