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Prince
2,521,125 listeners
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was kn… read more -
The New Power Generation
7,568 listeners
When Prince began his formal dispute with record company Warner Bros. and changed his stage name to o(+> in 1993, the NPG became a side-project for Prince, allowing him to release music outside of his contract. The concept was quite similar to The Time, and was also intended to appeal to a mor… read more -
The Time
150,180 listeners
There are at least two bands called The Time, the by far most prominent one being the funk/pop group listed as #1. 1. The Time is a music… read moreThere are at least two bands called The Time, the by far most prominent one being the funk/pop group listed as #1. 1. The Time is a musical group that was formed in 1981. Featuring a funky sound merging pop with dance music, soul music, and more, they are prominent proteges of Prince and arguab… read more -
Prince & The Revolution
542,186 listeners
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 key… read morePrince 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… read more -
Prince and the New Power Generation
171,208 listeners
Prince and The New Power Generation (or NPG for short) was a group that consisted of Prince together with his 1990's backing group. They debuted on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. The name comes from a song on Prince's 1990… read morePrince and The New Power Generation (or NPG for short) was a group that consisted of Prince together with his 1990's backing group. They debuted on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. The name comes from a song on Prince's 1990 album Graffiti Bridge, however the phrase "Welcome 2 t… read more -
Sheila E.
143,365 listeners
Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known professionally by her stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, a… read moreSheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known professionally by her stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, author and actress from Oakland, California who became well-known in the 1980s and has continued re… read moreSheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known professionally by her stage name Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, author and actress from Oakland, California who became well-known in the 1980s and has continued recording to the present day. She made her recording debut wit… read more -
Ready For The World
128,242 listeners
The group consists of vocalist Melvin Riley with Gordon Strozier, David Sparks, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Vale… read moreThe group consists of vocalist Melvin Riley with Gordon Strozier, David Sparks, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine. Ready for the World hails from Flint, Michigan and the Minneapolis sound was all the rage… read moreThe group consists of vocalist Melvin Riley with Gordon Strozier, David Sparks, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine. Ready for the World hails from Flint, Michigan and the Minneapolis sound was all the rage. Named after a lyric from a song from their debut album cal… read more -
Alexander O'Neal
163,820 listeners
Alexander O'Neal (born November 14, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi), was a member of The Time when the group first formed in 1980. Howe… read moreAlexander O'Neal (born November 14, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi), was a member of The Time when the group first formed in 1980. However, he was dropped immediately from the group, supposedly for seeming "too black". Thre… read moreAlexander O'Neal (born November 14, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi), was a member of The Time when the group first formed in 1980. However, he was dropped immediately from the group, supposedly for seeming "too black". Three years later, he was able to get a record deal with Clearan… read more -
Wendy & Lisa
68,006 listeners
Wendy & Lisa (sometimes using the moniker Girl Bros.) are a musical duo from Los Angeles, California, USA consisting of Wendy Melvoin a… read moreWendy & Lisa (sometimes using the moniker Girl Bros.) are a musical duo from Los Angeles, California, USA consisting of Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. Best known for their collaborations with Prince in the early-mid 1980s, Melvoin a… read moreWendy & Lisa (sometimes using the moniker Girl Bros.) are a musical duo from Los Angeles, California, USA consisting of Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman. Best known for their collaborations with Prince in the early-mid 1980s, Melvoin and Coleman began their career as a duo in 1986. The duo scor… read more -
Color Me Badd
226,206 listeners
Color Me Badd were a male R&B vocal group which was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1987. The members were Bryan Abrams, Mark Cald… read moreColor Me Badd were a male R&B vocal group which was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1987. The members were Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Kevin Thornton and Sam Watters. The a cappella, pop, and hip hop outfit, whose R&B harmo… read moreColor Me Badd were a male R&B vocal group which was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1987. The members were Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Kevin Thornton and Sam Watters. The a cappella, pop, and hip hop outfit, whose R&B harmony vocals were offset by mild rap interjections and a post-N… read more