"I Would Die 4 U" was the fourth single in the U.S. from Prince and The Revolution's 1984 album, Purple Rain. The perceived messiah complex of the song is perhaps the reason it was not quite as successful as its album counterparts. Most Prince fans believe the song is sung from the viewpoint of Jesus. Regardless, the up-tempo dance number packed dance floors, and was a Top 10 hit in the U.S. The extended version is actually a studio jam on the song with The Revolution and musicians from Sheila E.'s band, Eddie M. (on sax) and Miko Weaver (guitar), along with Shei… read more
"I Would Die 4 U" was the fourth single in the U.S. from Prince and The Revolution's 1984 album, Purple Rain. The perceived messiah co… read more
"I Would Die 4 U" was the fourth single in the U.S. from Prince and The Revolution's 1984 album, Purple Rain. The perceived messiah complex of the song is perhaps the reas… read more
Prince formed The Revolution in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979 as his backing band for his first concert tour. The original lineup consisted of Gayle Chapman on keyboards, André Cymone on bass, Dez Dickerson on guitar, Doctor Fink on keyboards and Bobby Z. on drums & percussion. The band went nameless for almost three years while supporting Prince live and appearing in his music videos. Chapman and Cymone left in the early 1980's and were replaced by Lisa Coleman on keyboards and Brownmark on bass. The first album on which The Revolution performed was the 1982 Prince releas… read more
Prince formed The Revolution in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979 as his backing band for his first concert tour. The original lineup consisted of Gayle Chapman on keyboards, André Cymone on b… read more
Prince formed The Revolution in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979 as his backing band for his first concert tour. The original lineup consisted of Gayle Chapman on keyboards, André Cymone on bass, Dez Dickerson on guitar, Doctor Fink on k… read more