The 87-89 Band
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The 87-89 Band
The 87-89 Band never had a name, but was Prince’s band from 1987 to early 1989. Initially they served as a live band on the Sign O’ The Times Tour, and later they also recorded in the studio and can be heard on on the Lovesexy album and subsequent Lovesexy Tour. In February 1988 back-up singers and dancers Greg Brooks and Wally Safford left, and the band would tour without them until their demise following the Lovesexy Tour. The subsequent band, the first incarnation of The NPG, but effectively still nameless would only feature Levi Seacer, Jr., Miko Weaver and Dr Fink. The others would no longer appear.
Line-up
- Sheila E.: Drums
- Levi Seacer, Jr.: Bass
- Miko Weaver: Guitar
- Dr Fink: Keyboards
- Boni Boyer: Keyboards
- Eric Leeds: (Baritone) Sax, Flute
- Atlanta Bliss: Trumpet
- Cat: Dance, vox
- Greg Brooks: Dance, vox
- Wally Safford: Dance, vox
Discography
Albums
- 1988 Lovesexy (Paisley Park)
Live Performances
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