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|introduction ='''The New Power Generation''' is a band assembled by Prince in late 1990 in order to back him up during his live appearances. | |introduction ='''The New Power Generation''' is a band assembled by Prince in late 1990 in order to back him up during his live appearances. | ||
− | After disbanding [[The Revolution]], [[Prince]] had been using a live backing band on tours from 1987 to 1990 that did not have a name as such. Following the 1990 [[Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] first started referring to his band as "The New Power Generation", a term first used in the song [[file:Eye88.png|15px|link=Eye No]][[Eye No| No]]. | + | After disbanding [[The Revolution]], [[Prince]] had been using a live backing band on tours from 1987 to 1990 that did not have a name as such. Following the 1990 [[Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] first started referring to his band as "The New Power Generation", a term first used in the song [[file:Eye88.png|15px|link=Eye No]][[Eye No| No]]. The abbreviation, NPG, was also featured on the back of at least one of the band member’s wardrobe during the 1988 [[Lovesexy Tour|Lovesexy Tour]]. |
− | On the 1990 soundtrack album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] there is also a song dubbed [[New Power Generation]], but at the time it is not attributed to [[Prince]] | + | On the 1990 soundtrack album [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] there is also a song dubbed [[New Power Generation]], but at the time it is not attributed to [[Prince]]’s backing band per se. Like he did with [[The Revolution]] previously, [[Prince]] coupled his name with "The New Power Generation" on his two next albums. |
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− | '''The | + | '''The 90’s''' |
− | During the early nineties the band evolved from a backing band to an entity of its own, for which [[Prince]] composed material and produced a number of albums, like he had done for [[The Time]] previously. Members were encouraged to actively participate in the music creation process, for [[Prince]] | + | During the early nineties the band evolved from a backing band to an entity of its own, for which [[Prince]] composed material and produced a number of albums, like he had done for [[The Time]] previously. Members were encouraged to actively participate in the music creation process, for [[Prince]]’s album as well as "The New Power Generation (shortened to '''The NPG''') albums projects and other [[Prince]]’s productions for protégé(e)s or related artists. |
− | In 1996, [[Prince]] disbanded "The NPG" and all its members were taken | + | In 1996, [[Prince]] disbanded "The NPG" and all its members were taken off the retainer. He then began to form a new band, keeping only the "NPG" moniker. Although not being as prominent as in the former "NPG" concept, the band members kept an influential role during studio sessions and live performances. The third "NPG" album, [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]], reflected these changes: [[Prince]] was now openly a member of the band, and its lead singer. |
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− | '''The | + | '''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. It should be notated that between 2004 and 2012 the band | + | 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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− | '''The | + | '''The 10’s''' |
− | The numerous changes in the band over the last few years reflect [[Prince]] | + | The numerous changes in the band over the last few years reflect [[Prince]]’s needs on stage, more than what the band would need as members when they would be their own entity. In contrast with earlier line ups, [[Prince]] does not exclusively work in studio with its members. |
− | In spite of "The NPG" | + | In spite of "The NPG"’s many changes throughout the years, and the fact that today’s line-up has little in common with the initial "NPG", [[Prince]] has kept the name of "The New Power Generation / The NPG" to define his band. |
In addition, "The NPG" seems to have become a wider concept to [[Prince]] than just a band, sometimes also including the concert audiences. | In addition, "The NPG" seems to have become a wider concept to [[Prince]] than just a band, sometimes also including the concert audiences. | ||
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* <u>Making of original line-up</u> | * <u>Making of original line-up</u> | ||
− | :After [[Miko Weaver]] leaves [[Prince]] | + | :After [[Miko Weaver]] leaves [[Prince]]’s band (immediately following the [[Nude Tour]]), [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] switches from bass to guitar. Sonny Thomson, soon renamed [[Sonny T.]] is enlisted as bass player. His first public performance with The NPG is in early October 1990, backing up Tevin Campbell for his TV appearance at the Arsenio Hall Show. While rehearsals with the partially new band take place in December 1990, Tommy Elm soon re-named [[Tommy Barbarella]] is enlisted to replace [[Dr. Fink]]. In early September 1991 the name New Power Generation is first attributed to the new band line up. |
* <u>Band members additions </u> | * <u>Band members additions </u> | ||
− | :Lori Elle (Werner) (as 'Diamond') and Robia LaMorte ( as 'Pearl') are recruited as dancers for the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] only. A DJ, William "Diamond J." Graves, is also with the band only for the tour. Also enrolled as a dancer on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] is [[Mayte Garcia]]. Following the 1992 [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]], when dancers Lori Elle (Werner) & Robia LaMorte leave, [[Mayte]] stays on as a dancer, also due to her developing romantic involvement with [[Prince]]. She will perform with The NPG until late 1995, and occasionally afterwards.<br><br>During the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] The NPG is augmented with an initially nameless horn section, later dubbed the [[NPG Hornz]], comprising [[Michael Nelson]], [[Brian Gallagher]], [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]], [[Dave Jensen]] and [[Steve Strand]]. The [[NPG Hornz]] are reinstated for the ensuing [[Act I]] and [[Act II]] Tours, replacing [[Brian Gallagher]] with [[Kenni Holmen]] by mid 1994 <br><br>[[Rosie Gaines]] leaves the band in late 1992, and is replaced by [[Morris Hayes]] whom, even when he | + | :Lori Elle (Werner) (as 'Diamond') and Robia LaMorte ( as 'Pearl') are recruited as dancers for the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] only. A DJ, William "Diamond J." Graves, is also with the band only for the tour. Also enrolled as a dancer on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] is [[Mayte Garcia]]. Following the 1992 [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]], when dancers Lori Elle (Werner) & Robia LaMorte leave, [[Mayte]] stays on as a dancer, also due to her developing romantic involvement with [[Prince]]. She will perform with The NPG until late 1995, and occasionally afterwards.<br><br>During the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]] The NPG is augmented with an initially nameless horn section, later dubbed the [[NPG Hornz]], comprising [[Michael Nelson]], [[Brian Gallagher]], [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]], [[Dave Jensen]] and [[Steve Strand]]. The [[NPG Hornz]] are reinstated for the ensuing [[Act I]] and [[Act II]] Tours, replacing [[Brian Gallagher]] with [[Kenni Holmen]] by mid 1994 <br><br>[[Rosie Gaines]] leaves the band in late 1992, and is replaced by [[Morris Hayes]] whom, even when he hasn’t been in the line up constantly, would become the longest serving member of the band, and eventually became its leader until he quit in September 2012. [[Tony Mosley]], [[Kirk Johnson]] and [[Damon Dickson]], collectively known as [[The Game Boyz]] have a prominent role in the pre-NPG live band. They are retained for the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour|Diamonds And Pearls]] and [[Act I]] Tours, but are absent from the [[Act II]] Tour backing band, although they do perform with some of the support act sets The NPG did in Europe in August 1993 on the [[Act II]] Tour. |
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* <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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* <u>Making of original line-up</u> | * <u>Making of original line-up</u> | ||
− | : From his former band line-up, [[Prince]] only retains the rhythm section ([[John Blackwell]] and [[Rhonda Smith]]) to form a quartet: [[Renato Neto]] is hired on keyboards to replace [[Morris Hayes]], gone to tour with [[Maceo Parker]], and trombone player [[Greg Boyer]] (from [[Maceo Parker]] | + | : From his former band line-up, [[Prince]] only retains the rhythm section ([[John Blackwell]] and [[Rhonda Smith]]) to form a quartet: [[Renato Neto]] is hired on keyboards to replace [[Morris Hayes]], gone to tour with [[Maceo Parker]], and trombone player [[Greg Boyer]] (from [[Maceo Parker]]’s band) for horns duties. [[Greg Boyer]] had played twice with The NPG in June 2001; he becomes a band regular starting with the [[One Nite Alone... Tour]]. This reduced NPG line-up is augmented with additional horns players and / or keyboard players, depending on stage needs. |
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− | :In 2002, Horn section members alter between [[Maceo Parker]] (present at most dates), [[Najee]], [[Candy Dulfer]] and [[Eric Leeds]], usually playing as a horn trio for shows. Of them [[Najee]], who played his last concert with the band on [[06 April 2002|6 April 2002]] is | + | :In 2002, Horn section members alter between [[Maceo Parker]] (present at most dates), [[Najee]], [[Candy Dulfer]] and [[Eric Leeds]], usually playing as a horn trio for shows. Of them [[Najee]], who played his last concert with the band on [[06 April 2002|6 April 2002]] is ’replaced' by [[Candy Dulfer]]. Therefore he never shared the stage with her or [[Eric Leeds]] who joins the band on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/May 2|2 May 2002]]. |
: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]] | ||
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− | :[[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]] | + | :[[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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− | * [[Cassandra | + | * [[Cassandra O’Neal]]: Keyboards, vox |
* [[Elisa Dease]]: Vox | * [[Elisa Dease]]: Vox | ||
* [[Liv Warfield]]: Vox | * [[Liv Warfield]]: Vox | ||
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− | :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 | + | :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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* [[John Blackwell]]: drums | * [[John Blackwell]]: drums | ||
* [[Morris Hayes]]: keyboards | * [[Morris Hayes]]: keyboards | ||
− | * [[Cassandra | + | * [[Cassandra O’Neal]]: keyboards, vox |
* [[Shelby J.]]: Vox | * [[Shelby J.]]: Vox | ||
* [[Elisa Dease]]: Vox | * [[Elisa Dease]]: Vox | ||
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* <u>Band member additions </u> | * <u>Band member additions </u> | ||
− | :Often a guest player during the [[Prince Live 2010]] Tour, [[Renato Neto]] is re-enlisted in 2011 to reinforce the keyboards section during the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]]. He remains in the band until May 2011.<br><br>A guest ballet dancer Misty Copeland performs for the first time with the band on [[25 July 2010]] in Nice, France. She also guests on some [[Welcome 2 America Tour]] shows. As she | + | :Often a guest player during the [[Prince Live 2010]] Tour, [[Renato Neto]] is re-enlisted in 2011 to reinforce the keyboards section during the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]]. He remains in the band until May 2011.<br><br>A guest ballet dancer Misty Copeland performs for the first time with the band on [[25 July 2010]] in Nice, France. She also guests on some [[Welcome 2 America Tour]] shows. As she couldn’t commit on a full time basis to the band schedule, [[The Twinz]] are called-in for replacement on [[18 January 2011]]; they are also present at the '''21 Nite Stand''' L.A. residency part of the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]], where Misty also performs some of the dates. [[The Twinz]] didn’t do any further touring with the band in 2011 but [[Prince]] re-enlists them for the [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]] in May 2012.<br><br>[[Andy Allo]] joins the band in 2011 for the [[Welcome 2 America Euro 2011 Tour]] and the [[Welcome 2 Canada Tour]].<br><br>At the NPG Festival in Copenhagen on 6 and 7 August 2011 [[Marva King]] replaces [[Liv Warfield]], who was repatriated to the USA for medical reasons at the end of July 2011. Warfield was absent during the remainder of the tour. During Spring 2012, [[Prince]] with The NPG (minus [[Andy Allo]]) augmented with [[The Twinz]] (and newcomer [[Damaris Lewis]]) for dance duties embarks on the [[Welcome 2 Australia Tour]].<br><br>After a four-month break, [[Prince]] re-enlists former NPG member [[Mike Scott]] on guitar for the "Welcome 2 Chicago" residency. Newcomer [[Andrew Gouché]] occasionally replaces [[Ida Nielsen]] on bass (in this case [[Ida Nielsen]] plays guitar), while [[Hannah Ford]] plays with The NPG for the first time as occasional drummer. [[Prince]] also uses the opportunity of the "Welcome 2 Chicago" residency to unveil a new 11-piece horn section. <br><br>In October 2012 Ledisi, who previously performed with The NPG a few times in 2009, replaced [[Shelby J.]] for a few performances, she was unavailable to attend. <br><br>After the Welcome 2 Chicago residency, in late 2012, [[Morris Hayes]] is let go; [[Mike Scott]] is hired by Justin Timberlake and subsequently leaves the band; [[Andy Allo]] pursues her solo career. |
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* [[Ida Nielsen]]: guitar | * [[Ida Nielsen]]: guitar | ||
* [[Donna Grantis]]: guitar | * [[Donna Grantis]]: guitar | ||
− | * [[Cassandra | + | * [[Cassandra O’Neal]]: keyboards, vox |
* [[Andrew Gouché]]: bass | * [[Andrew Gouché]]: bass | ||
* [[Shelby J.]]: Vox | * [[Shelby J.]]: Vox | ||
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'''Personnel''' | '''Personnel''' | ||
* <u>Making of original line-up</u> | * <u>Making of original line-up</u> | ||
− | :The NPG evolves into a big band as [[Prince]] fully incorporates the 11-piece into the band, dubbing them [[NPG Hornz]]. [[John Blackwell]] plays his last gig with the band in March, and is replaced by [[Hannah Ford]] from [[3rdEyeGirl]]. [[Andrew Gouché]] replaces [[Ida Nielsen]] on bass while she changes position to play guitar and occasionally bass while [[Donna Grantis]], newly recruited for the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band, is given the guitar soloist duties (leaving [[Prince]] more room for stage entertainment). [[Morris Hayes]] is not replaced and all keyboard samples duties are left to [[Cassandra | + | :The NPG evolves into a big band as [[Prince]] fully incorporates the 11-piece into the band, dubbing them [[NPG Hornz]]. [[John Blackwell]] plays his last gig with the band in March, and is replaced by [[Hannah Ford]] from [[3rdEyeGirl]]. [[Andrew Gouché]] replaces [[Ida Nielsen]] on bass while she changes position to play guitar and occasionally bass while [[Donna Grantis]], newly recruited for the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band, is given the guitar soloist duties (leaving [[Prince]] more room for stage entertainment). [[Morris Hayes]] is not replaced and all keyboard samples duties are left to [[Cassandra O’Neal]]. |
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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. | 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]] | + | |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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|first live appearance = [[06_January 1991|6 Jan. 1991]] Minneapolis, [[Venue: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]] | |first live appearance = [[06_January 1991|6 Jan. 1991]] Minneapolis, [[Venue: Glam Slam|Glam Slam]] | ||
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:1999: [[Album:_The_Vault..._Old_Friends_4_Sale|The Vault... Old Friend 4 Sale]] | :1999: [[Album:_The_Vault..._Old_Friends_4_Sale|The Vault... Old Friend 4 Sale]] | ||
:2002: [[Album:_One_Nite_Alone..._Live!|One Nite Alone... Live!]] | :2002: [[Album:_One_Nite_Alone..._Live!|One Nite Alone... Live!]] | ||
− | :2002: [[Album:_One_Nite_Alone..._The_Aftershow: | + | :2002: [[Album:_One_Nite_Alone..._The_Aftershow:_It_Ain’t_Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]] |
:2004: [[Album:_The_Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]] | :2004: [[Album:_The_Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]] | ||
:2007: [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]] | :2007: [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]] | ||
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:1991: [[Single: Insatiable|Insatiable]] | :1991: [[Single: Insatiable|Insatiable]] | ||
:1991: [[Single: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] | :1991: [[Single: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] | ||
− | :1992: [[Single: Money | + | :1992: [[Single: Money Don’t Matter 2 Night|Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]] |
:1992: [[Single: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]] | :1992: [[Single: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]] | ||
:1992: [[Single: Thunder|Thunder]] | :1992: [[Single: Thunder|Thunder]] | ||
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:1992: [[Single: The Morning Papers|The Morning Papers]] | :1992: [[Single: The Morning Papers|The Morning Papers]] | ||
:1996: [[Single:_Betcha_By_Golly Wow!|Betcha By Golly Wow!]] | :1996: [[Single:_Betcha_By_Golly Wow!|Betcha By Golly Wow!]] | ||
− | :1996: [[Single: | + | :1996: [[Single:_Somebody’s Somebody|Somebody’s Somebody]] |
:1997: [[Single:_NYC|NYC]] | :1997: [[Single:_NYC|NYC]] | ||
:1999: [[Single:_Extraordinary|Extraordinary]] | :1999: [[Single:_Extraordinary|Extraordinary]] | ||
:1999: [[Single:_The_Rest_Of_My_Life|The Rest Of My Life]] | :1999: [[Single:_The_Rest_Of_My_Life|The Rest Of My Life]] | ||
:1999: [[Single:_5_Women|5 Women]] | :1999: [[Single:_5_Women|5 Women]] | ||
− | :1999: [[Single: | + | :1999: [[Single:_It’s_About_That_Walk|It’s About That Walk]] |
:2002: [[Single:_One_Nite_Alone..._Live_EP|One Nite Alone... Live EP]] | :2002: [[Single:_One_Nite_Alone..._Live_EP|One Nite Alone... Live EP]] | ||
:2002: [[Single:_Days_Of_Wild|Days Of Wild]] | :2002: [[Single:_Days_Of_Wild|Days Of Wild]] | ||
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:1995: [[Mayte]]: [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]] | :1995: [[Mayte]]: [[Album: Child Of The Sun|Child Of The Sun]] | ||
:1999: Larry Graham & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station GCS]: [[Album:_GCS_2000|GCS 2000]] | :1999: Larry Graham & [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station GCS]: [[Album:_GCS_2000|GCS 2000]] | ||
− | : | + | :2009: [[Rosie Gaines]]: [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] |
:2012: [[Andy Allo]]: [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] | :2012: [[Andy Allo]]: [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] | ||
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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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