| Former band members |
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Associated acts |
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| 94 East |
- Prince was a guitarist for this band in the mid-1970s
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Apollonia 6 |
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| Michael Bland |
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| Brownmark |
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Tevin Campbell |
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| Andre Cymone |
- Bassist for backing band from 1979–1980
- Prince wrote and produced "The Dance Electric" for his 1985 album AC
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Ingrid Chavez |
- She provided vocals on several of Prince's albums and acted in Graffiti Bridge
- Prince produced a 1991 album for her, which included five songs he co-wrote.
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| Morris Day |
- Day was in a high school band with Prince and Andre Cymone
- He later became lead singer in The Time, rumored as a favor for letting Prince have credit for the song "Partyup".
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Margie Cox |
- A long-time associate, contributing to various projects for Prince and associated artists
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| Dez Dickerson |
- Guitarist for the Revolution from 1979–1983
- Dickerson was the Vice President of A&R with the CCM label Starsong Communications
- founded his own label, Absolute Records, a Christian-rock record company
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Sheena Easton |
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| Candy Dulfer |
- Prince wrote the song "Sunday Afternoon" on her album Sax-a-Go-Go
- She had been an on/off member in his backing bands since 1989
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Carmen Electra |
- Back-up dancer on tours and music videos during the early 1990s, it was then that Prince created her stage name
- Prince produced her self-titled 1993 album
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| Sheila E. |
- Sheila had 3 albums produced by Prince in the 1980s
- She later joined his band as drummer from 1987–1989
- The two still work together on occasion.
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T.C. Ellis |
- Rapped on Graffiti Bridge album and the "New Power Generation" single
- Prince produced several songs for his 1991 solo album, True Confessions
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| Doctor Fink |
- Keyboardist for the Revolution (and beyond) from 1979–1990
- Credited as co-writer on several Prince tracks
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The Family |
- Short-lived funk band formed by Prince in 1985 as a possible successor to The Time
- Performed the original version of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
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| Rosie Gaines |
- NPG vocalist and organist from 1990–1992, and as a guest since
- Prince produced a song for her 1995 solo album
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Elisa Fiorillo |
- Prince and Levi Seacer, Jr. produced her album I Am in 1990, which spawned the two singles "On the Way Up" and "Oooh This I Need"
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| Mayte Garcia |
- Ex-wife and former bandmember, providing backing vocals and stage dancing
- Had a 1995 album Child of the Sun produced by Prince
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Clare Fischer |
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| Cat Glover |
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Jimmy Jam |
- Former keyboardist for The Time
- Formed a hit producing team with Terry Lewis
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| Larry Graham |
- Bass player for Sly and the Family Stone
- Occasional NPG bassist and Prince's spiritual guide
- Prince produced his 1999 album GCS2000
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Jesse Johnson |
- Former guitarist of The Time
- Covered a 98 East song on his Shockadelica album
- Prince wrote a song based on the album's title
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| Morris Hayes |
- NPG keyboardist from 1992–1999
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Chaka Khan |
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| Jill Jones |
- Unofficial vocalist for the Revolution on 1999 album and related videos
- Had a self-titled album produced by Prince in 1987.
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Patti LaBelle |
- Has had several songs written and produced by Prince, including her 1989 hit, "Yo Mister", as well as "Love 89" and "I Hear Your Voice"
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| Eric Leeds |
- Saxophonist for Madhouse and the Revolution (and beyond) from 1986–1989
- Has provided brass and flute for many years since
- Had a 1991 album produced by Prince
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Terry Lewis |
- Former bassist for The Time
- Formed a hit producing team with Jimmy Jam
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| Maceo Parker |
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Madhouse |
- Jazz band formed by Prince in 1987
- Recorded two albums in 1987, 8 and 16, as well as many unreleased tracks
- The band recorded another unreleased album in 1993, yet several songs were made public
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| Bobby "Z" Rivkin |
- Drummer for the Revolution from 1979–1986
- Contributed a song for The Family
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Martika |
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| Levi Seacer, Jr. |
- Bassist from 1987–1990
- Switched to guitarist from 1991–1993
- Collaborated on many projects with Prince
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Mazarati |
- Band was founded by Brownmark but Prince later became involved and produced several songs for their 1986 album
- They were also originally given the songs "Kiss" and "Jerk Out" which were later reclaimed by Prince and The Time, respectively
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| Sonny Thompson |
- NPG bassist from 1990–1996
- Provided bass for the title track of 3121 and Planet Earth
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Mavis Staples |
- Had two albums produced by Prince (1989 and 1992)
- Performed "Melody Cool" and provided vocals for several Graffiti Bridge tracks
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| Wendy and Lisa |
- Guitarist from 1983–1986 and keyboardist from 1980–1986, respectively
- Also composed much material with Prince while members of the Revolution
- Released 3 albums (2 Columbia) (1 Warner Bros.)
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Jevetta Steele |
- Had several songs produced by Prince
- Contributed vocals to many of his tracks, both solo and as a member of The Steeles
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| The Steeles |
- Provided choir on several of Prince's albums
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Támar |
- Protégé, providing backing vocals on 3121
- Prince produced her unreleased album, Milk & Honey
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| Bria Valente |
- Protégée, and girlfriend provided backing vocals on Planet Earth and Song of the Heart for the Happy Feet movie soundtrack
- Prince produced her solo album Elixer as part of the Lotusflow3r 3-CD set released March 2009
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The Time |
- Prince's most successful side project
- Released 4 albums from 1981–1990 (a fifth reportedly remained in limbo)
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| Vanity |
- Former girlfriend and lead singer of Vanity 6
- Released 2 solo albums on Motown.
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Vanity 6 |
- Prince's girl-group side project from 1982–1983
- Prince produced their only album
- The group later became Apollonia 6 when Vanity left
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| Taja Sevelle |
- Released 2 albums on Paisley Park: Taja Sevelle and Fountains Free
- Prince wrote at least 2 songs on the first album : “Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me?” and “If I Could Get Your Attention”. (co-written by Sevelle)
- "Love Is Contagious" from the first album became a Billboard and UK hit.
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