The dynamic and powerful drummer who anchored Prince’s all-female rock band 3rdEyeGirl, bringing precision, energy, and swing to Prince’s final major musical project. Hannah Ford Born: 29 June 1990, Louisville, Kentucky a.k.a. Hannah Welton is the drummer, singer, and songwriter, she is best known for her work as the drummer in Prince’s band 3rdEyeGirl from 2012 to 2016. HER STORY In September 2012, She was recruited by Prince as a guest drummer for the Welcome 2 Chicago thre

The virtuosic Canadian guitarist who became a core member of Prince’s powerful all-female rock band 3rdEyeGirl, bringing fiery lead playing and rock edge to Prince’s later career. Donna Grantis (born September 10, 1982) is a Canadian guitarist, composer, and educator. She is best known for her work with Prince and her technically impressive, expressive guitar style that blends rock, jazz, funk, and psychedelic elements. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince discovered Donna in 2012 after

The formidable Danish bassist who became a core member of Prince’s New Power Generation in the 2000s and later anchored his acclaimed all-female rock band 3rdEyeGirl. Ida Nielsen (born Ida Kristine Nielsen, June 27, 1977) is a Danish bassist, singer, and songwriter. Known for her thunderous slap bass, intricate grooves, and versatile musicality, she is widely regarded as one of the strongest bassists of her generation. PRINCE CONNECTION Ida first joined Prince’s band in 2010

Prince: (July 1, 2015) Hardrocklover - Single Release Release Date: July 1, 2015 Platform: Prince3EG SoundCloud account (later added to Tidal) Album Context: Eighth track on Hitnrun Phase One (Prince’s 38th album) Release Context Recording & Production Details Hardrocklover was released as the second single from Hitnrun Phase One, ten weeks before the full album dropped. At the time of release, no album was officially announced, and it was later retroactively positioned as th

released in the UK on September 26, 2014, by NPG Records through a renewed license with Warner Bros. Records (catalog number 9362‑49333‑5), arriving simultaneously with Prince’s solo album Art Official Age.

This glowing 5-star review from the London Evening Standard captures the magic of Prince & 3rdEyeGirl’s surprise “Hit and Run” show at the Roundhouse on June 4, 2014, celebrating Prince’s incredible energy, versatility, and deep connection with his fans at age 55. PUBLICATION: London Evening Standard Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pop Music Review Title: PRINCE & 3RDEYEGIRL / Roundhouse, NW1 THE STORY Rick Pearson’s enthusiastic review

This vibrant review from The Press celebrates Prince & 3rdEyeGirl’s high-energy performance at the Leeds First Direct Arena, highlighting Prince’s triumphant return to the UK stage with his all-female band during the 2014 Hit and Run Tour. Publication: The Press (York edition) Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Review Title: Crowd goes crazy with purple Prince’s return THE STORY Charles Hutchinson’s review captures the electric atmosphere at

This highly enthusiastic review from The Independent celebrates Prince & 3rdEyeGirl’s explosive performance at the LG Arena in Birmingham during the 2014 Hit + Run Tour (Part II), praising Prince’s unmatched stage presence, guitar mastery, and ability to captivate a massive audience at age 55. PUBLICATION Independent Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Music Review – Page 41 Title: The Purple One is still driving them crazy THE STORY Daniel Dy

This enthusiastic 5-star review from The Guardian captures Prince & 3rdEyeGirl’s powerful return to arena stages at the Manchester Arena, celebrating Prince’s blistering guitar work, high-energy performance, and enduring charisma during his 2014 “Hit and Run” tour. Publication: The Guardian Date: Monday, May 19, 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pop Music Review – Page A21 Title: Back on the stadium trail, blistering Prince runs the guitar gamut THE STORY Dave Si

A powerful 2014 Mojo magazine cover story and exclusive interview with Prince, titled “Prince Rocks!”, featuring striking photography and deep insights into his life, music, and philosophy during a rare period of public engagement. Publication: Mojo – The Music Magazine Date: April 2014 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Interview Feature Title: Prince Rocks! (with exclusive interview) THE STORY The iconic cover features a close-up of Prince holding a guit

The first single to be taken from the forthcoming album PLECTRUMELECTRUM due for release in April Prince is currently in the UK on the HIT AND RUN TOUR with his band 3RDEYEGIRL who consist of guitarist Donna Grantis, bassist Ida Nielsen and drummer Hannah Ford Welton

Live Out Loud was made available for download from Prince’s 3rdEyeGirl.com website on February 22, 2013, following a series of early teasers and unofficial premieres. The track had first surfaced the previous evening when Prince sent it to two fans, Jester Jenkins and JAK3vision, who streamed it on their YouTube channels. After Jenkins shared a download link in his comments, he was asked to remove it and announced that the track would soon be officially available on 3rdEyeGi

The track appeared briefly under the title Boyfriend before being taken down within the hour and re‑uploaded as Boyfriend Demo, making it one of the shortest‑lived digital releases of Prince’s 2010s output. Sold alongside other low‑priced digital tracks on the site, Boyfriend reflected Prince’s experimental approach to online distribution during this period, where songs appeared without warning and disappeared just as unpredictably.

Screwdriver was released as a digital single on February 4, 2013, marking one of Prince’s earliest official releases of the 3RDEYEGIRL era. The track had been teased heavily across Prince’s newly activated digital channels, including early appearances on 3rdEyeGirl.com and social media posts hinting at a new sound and band lineup.