The Sign O’ The Times Band: 1987

Early Life & Formation The Sign O’ The Times band was assembled by Prince in early 1987 after the breakup of The Revolution in October 1986. Prince built a new lineup around musicians who could deliver the stripped‑down, funk‑rock, jazz‑infused sound of the Sign O’ The Times album, released on March 30 1987. This new ensemble emphasized live musicianship, improvisation, and a more mature, European‑leaning aesthetic compared to the theatrical Revolution era. Key members incl