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Minneapolis Sound All‑Star Band:
The Minneapolis Sound All‑Star Band is the live collective formed by longtime Prince musicians who cannot legally perform under “The NPG” name. Featuring rotating members such as Morris Hayes and other veterans of Prince’s touring bands, the group preserves the funk, precision, and spirit of the NPG lineage while performing under a neutral, legally safe banner.


💜 THE PRINCE ARCHIVE — MAIN PAGE
A curated gateway into the world of Prince — exploring albums, singles, live performances, Minneapolis landmarks, rare memorabilia, and the artists who shaped the Minneapolis Sound. Each category reveals a new facet of his legacy, preserved with accuracy, emotion, and historical depth.

GlamSlamEscape
Mar 5


📰NPG Renamed: Prince’s Former Band Moves Into a New Era
A news report on why the New Power Generation could no longer use their iconic name — and why one member believes the change was long overdue. Summary This headline announces a significant shift for Prince’s former backing band, the New Power Generation. The group has officially changed its name after being informed they could no longer use the NPG moniker or perform sets built around Prince’s music. The article, written by Melinda Newman, highlights both the legal restrictio

GlamSlamEscape
Feb 7


📰 Land of 10,000 Grooves – Article: Mar. 1986
Minneapolis dominates the national charts while its musicians gather to learn, grow, and follow the path Prince helped carve.

GlamSlamEscape
Mar 21, 1986
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