The glamorous, provocative female trio that succeeded Vanity 6, created and produced by Prince, best known for their sultry 1984 album and the cult-classic song “Sex Shooter.” OVERVIEW Apollonia 6 was a three-member R&B/pop group formed by Prince in 1983. They were the direct follow-up to Vanity 6 and continued Prince’s vision of bold, sensual, and stylish female groups within the Minneapolis Sound. MEMBERS Apollonia (Patricia Kotero) – Lead vocals Brenda Bennett – Vocals (ca

A 1985 feature article from The Winona Daily News focusing on Vanity (Denise Matthews), Prince’s former protégé and leader of Vanity 6 / Apollonia 6, as she attempted to move beyond her provocative “nasty girl” image toward a more controlled and multifaceted career in film and music. Publication: The Winona Daily News Date: June 5, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Feature Page Title: “Prince Protege Sheds ‘Nasty Girl’ Image” THE STORY The article b