New Power Generation

The New Power Generation (or NPG for short) is the backing group of Prince. They debuted on the 1991 album Diamonds and Pearls. The name comes from a song on his 1990 album Graffiti Bridge. The band also became a side-project for Prince, releasing 3 albums under their own name. A fouth album Peace never materialized.

Band Members

Diamonds and Pearls era (1991)

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Diamonds and Pearls - 1991

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• Levi Seacer, Jr. (guitar)
• Kirk Johnson (percussion)
• Damon Dickson (rap)
• Sonny T (bass)
• Michael Bland (drums)
• Tommy Barbarella (keyboards)
• Rosie Gaines ("vocal icing")
• Tony M. (raps)

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O(+> era (1992)

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• same as above except departure of Rosie Gaines.
• Mayte (background vocals)

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Goldnigga album (1993)

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• same as above, minus Mayte
• Morris Hayes (keyboards)

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1994-early 1996, including Exodus album

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1994 - 1996

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• Sonny T. (bass)
• Michael B. (drums)
• Tommy Barbarella (keyboards)
• Morris Hayes (keyboards)
• Mayte (vocals)

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1996-1999, including Newpower Soul album

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• Morris Hayes (keyboards)
• Kat Dyson (1996-1997)/Rev. Michael Scott (1997-1998) (guitar)
• Rhonda Smith (bass)
• Kirk Johnson (drums)
• Marva King (1997-1998) (vocals)

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1999-Present

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• John Blackwell (drums)
• Najee (soprano saxophone & flute)
• Rhonda Smith (bass)
• Renato Neto (piano & synthesizer)

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Please note: various musicians have guested with the NPG at various times, but this list is for the more or less "official" members.

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