The New Power Generation
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Active: 1990 - 2019
Biography
The New Power Generation was Prince's backing band from 1990, formed in Minneapolis and built around drummer Michael Bland, bassist Sonny T., keyboardists Tommy Barbarella and Morris Hayes and guitarist Levi Seacer Jr. Credited as Prince & The New Power Generation, they made 'Diamonds and Pearls' and the 'Love Symbol Album', then recorded under their own name for #NPG Records# on 'Goldnigga', 'Exodus' and 'Newpower Soul'. The band backed Prince again on his final album in 2015 and reunited for tribute tours in 2017 and 2019.
Genres
The New Power Generation Discography
- Diamonds and Pearls (1991) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- O(+> [a.k.a. Love Symbol Album] (1992) - Album - rated 4.15/5
- Exodus (1995) - Album - rated 3.09/5
- Newpower Soul (1998) - Album - rated 2.7/5
- The War (1998) - EP
- One Nite Alone... Live! (2002) - Album - rated 3.83/5
Members
- Prince - vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar (1990 - 2015)
- Michael Bland - drums (1990 - 1996)
- Levi Seacer Jr. - guitar, backing vocals (1990 - 1993)
- Rosie Gaines - keyboards, vocals (1990 - 1992)
- Tony M. - rap vocals, dancing (1990 - 1993)
- Kirk Johnson - percussion, drums, drum programming (1990 - 1998)
- Damon Dickson - dancing, percussion, backing vocals (1990 - 1993)
- Tommy Barbarella - keyboards (1991 - 1996)
- Sonny T. - bass guitar, vocals (1991 - 1996)
- Morris Hayes - keyboards, musical direction (1992 - 2013)
- Mayte Garcia - vocals, dancing (1992 - 1996)