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| 94 East
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- 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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| Tommy Barbarella
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- New Power Generation keyboardist from 1991–1996
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| Brownmark
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Tevin Campbell
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| Andre Cymone
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- Bassist for backing band from 1979–1980
- Prince wrote and produced "The Dance Electric" for his 1985 album AC
| Ingrid Chavez
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- 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
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- 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".
| Margie Cox
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- A long-time associate, contributing to various projects for Prince and associated artists
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| Dez Dickerson
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- 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
| Sheena Easton
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| Candy Dulfer
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- Prince wrote the song "Sunday Afternoon" on her album Sax-a-Go-Go
- She has been an on/off member in his backing bands since 1989
| Carmen Electra
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- 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.
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- 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.
| T.C. Ellis
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- 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
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- Keyboardist for the Revolution (and beyond) from 1979–1990
- Credited as co-writer on several Prince tracks
| The Family
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- 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
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- NPG vocalist and organist from 1990–1992, and as a guest since
- Prince produced a song for her 1995 solo album
| Elisa Fiorillo
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- 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
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- Ex-wife and former bandmember, providing backing vocals and stage dancing
- Had a 1995 album Child of the Sun produced by Prince
| Clare Fischer
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| Cat Glover
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| Jimmy Jam
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- Former keyboardist for The Time
- Formed a hit producing team with Terry Lewis
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| Larry Graham
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- Bass player for Sly and the Family Stone
- Occasional NPG bassist and Prince's spiritual guide
- Prince produced his 1999 album GCS2000
| Jesse Johnson
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- 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
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- NPG keyboardist from 1992–1999
| Chaka Khan
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| Jill Jones
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- Unofficial vocalist for the Revolution on 1999 album and related videos
- Had a self-titled album produced by Prince in 1987.
| Patti LaBelle
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- 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
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- 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
| Terry Lewis
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- Former bassist for The Time
- Formed a hit producing team with Jimmy Jam
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| Maceo Parker
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| Madhouse
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- 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
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- Drummer for the Revolution from 1979–1986
- Contributed a song for The Family
| Martika
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| Levi Seacer, Jr.
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- Bassist from 1987–1990
- Switched to guitarist from 1991–1993
- Collaborated on many projects with Prince
| Mazarati
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- 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
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- NPG bassist from 1990–1996
- Provided bass for the title track of 3121 and Planet Earth
| Mavis Staples
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- 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
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- Guitarist from 1983–1986 and keyboardist from 1980–1986, respectively
- Also composed much material with Prince while members of the Revolution
| Jevetta Steele
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- 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
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- Provided choir on several of Prince's albums
| Támar
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- Protégé, providing backing vocals on 3121
- Prince produced her unreleased album, Milk & Honey
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| Bria Valente
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- 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 3CD set released March 2009
| The Time
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- Prince's most successful side project
- Released 4 albums from 1981–1990 (a fifth reportedly remains in limbo)
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| Vanity
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- Former girlfriend and lead singer of Vanity 6
| Vanity 6
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- 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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