The soulful guitarist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who brought fiery playing and rich vocals to Prince’s New Power Generation during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Kat Dyson (born Katherine Dyson) is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Known for her expressive guitar work and powerful, gospel-influenced voice, she became a standout member of Prince’s band during a highly creative period. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince recruited Kat Dyson in 1996–1997.

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 daughter of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye who became a talented vocalist, actress, and one of Prince’s key collaborators and romantic partners in the mid-1990s. Nona Gaye (born Nonnie Gaye, September 4, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She inherited her father’s soulful voice and entered the music industry in the early 1990s, later forming a significant personal and professional relationship with Prince. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince and Nona became ro

The sexy, provocative, and groundbreaking all-female trio created and molded by Prince, known for their bold image, dance-pop sound, and hits that helped expand the Minneapolis Sound into mainstream pop. OVERVIEW Vanity 6 was a female R&B/pop trio assembled by Prince in 1982. The group consisted of Vanity (Denise Matthews), Brenda Bennett, and Susan Moonsie. They were one of the first acts Prince developed as a mentor/producer, following the model he used with The Time. EARLY

The groundbreaking guitarist and keyboardist duo who brought melodic sophistication, emotional depth, and creative partnership to Prince & The Revolution during their most iconic era. OVERVIEW Wendy Melvoin (guitar, vocals) and Lisa Coleman (keyboards, vocals) are an American musical duo, best known as core members of Prince’s band The Revolution from 1983 to 1986. Their close musical and personal bond with Prince helped shape some of his most celebrated work. EARLY LIFE & MU

The London-born rapper and Native Tongues member who brought her sharp lyrical style into Prince’s orbit in the early 1990s, resulting in a notable collaboration on her second album. OVERVIEW Monie Love (born Simone Johnson, née Gooden, July 2, 1970) is an English rapper, actress, and radio personality. She emerged as a key figure in late-1980s/early-1990s hip-hop, known for her witty, conscious lyrics and as one of the few British female MCs to gain significant traction in t

Prince’s mysterious instrumental jazz-funk fusion project, presented as a fictional band to explore his jazz roots away from the spotlight of his pop-funk persona.nfluenced the Lovesexy era and resulted in a unique Paisley Park release. OVERVIEW Madhouse was a side project created by Prince in 1986–1987 as an outlet for his jazz influences. The group was marketed as a mysterious Atlanta-based jazz outfit led by saxophonist Eric Leeds, with a completely fabricated backstory in

A poet, singer-songwriter, and visual artist known as Prince’s “Spirit Child,” whose spoken-word contributions and creative partnership deeply influenced the Lovesexy era and resulted in a unique Paisley Park release. OVERVIEW Ingrid Julia Chavez (born January 21, 1965) is an American singer, poet, songwriter, actress, and visual artist of Mexican-American descent. She became one of the most ethereal and poetic voices in Prince’s late-1980s creative circle. EARLY LIFE & MUSIC

A world-renowned saxophonist and one of the most successful instrumentalists to emerge from Prince’s Paisley Park orbit. OVERVIEW Candy Dulfer is a Dutch alto saxophonist, singer, and bandleader known for her smooth jazz, funk, and soulful style. She gained international fame in the early 1990s, notably through her collaborations with Prince, including performing on the Diamonds And Pearls album and tour. ARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born on September 19, 1969, in Amsterdam

Prince’s elegant dancer, vocalist, and muse who became one of his most personal artistic and romantic collaborators in the mid-1990s. Mayte Garcia is a Puerto Rican-American singer, dancer, actress, and choreographer best known for her close creative and personal relationship with Prince. She rose to prominence as a member of the New Power Generation and released her debut solo album Child of the Sun under Prince’s guidance EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born Mayte Jannell G

The Minneapolis rapper and longtime Prince acquaintance who became one of the first hip-hop artists signed to Paisley Park Records, bringing rap into the Prince universe in the early 1990s OVERVIEW David “TC” Ellis (born in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area) is a rapper, singer, and educator. He is best known for his 1991 album True Confessions, the first rap-focused release on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. TC had known Prince since their teenage years in Minneapolis. EARLY LIFE

The legendary gospel and soul icon who formed a deep, late-career creative partnership with Prince, resulting in some of the most powerful and spiritually rich music of both artists’ careers. OVERVIEW Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm & blues and gospel singer. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary family group The Staple Singers. In her later years, she became one of Prince’s most cherished collaborators. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince was a l

The unmistakable, high-energy lead vocalist of Missing Persons and one of the most striking figures of the early 1980s new wave scene. Later signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records OVERVIEW Dale Frances Bozzio (née Consalvi, born March 2, 1955) is an American singer known for her bold fashion, distinctive high-pitched vocal style, and charismatic stage presence. She rose to fame as co-founder and frontwoman of Missing Persons, blending new wave, rock, and pop. EARLY LIFE & MU

The gifted singer with a powerful, multi-octave voice who collaborated closely with Prince in the late 1980s and early 1990s, most notably on the Batman soundtrack and her own Paisley Park-associated recordings. Elisa Fiorillo (born September 28, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, and voice actress. She first gained attention in the late 1980s with her dance-pop and R&B style, blending soulful vocals with pop accessibility. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince was impressed by Elis

Prince’s groundbreaking backing band that helped define the Minneapolis Sound and elevated his music to global superstardom, officially taking shape with the 1999 album. OVERVIEW The Revolution was Prince’s primary live and studio band from 1980 to 1986. Known for their tight musicianship, diverse influences (funk, rock, pop, R&B, new wave), and flamboyant style, they were central to Prince’s most commercially and artistically successful period. FORMATION & LINEUPS Early / 19

The Grammy-winning Scottish singer who transformed from wholesome pop darling to sultry dance artist through her bold collaborations with Prince in the mid-to-late 1980s. OVERVIEW Sheena Shirley Easton (née Orr, born April 27, 1959) is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the early 1980s with massive hits like “Morning Train (9 to 5)” and the James Bond theme “For Your Eyes Only,” before evolving her image with Prince’s help into a more

The global pop icon whose orbit briefly intersected with Prince’s in the late 1980s and early 1990s, resulting in one of the most talked-about (and controversial) collaborations of both artists’ careers. OVERVIEW Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is one of the best-selling and most influential recording artists of all time. Known for constant reinvention, provocative imagery, and boundary-pushing pop, she dominated the charts throughout the 1980s and 1990s. EARLY

The virtuosic Canadian bassist who became one of Prince’s most important musical collaborators and a core member of his bands from 1996 until his passing, known for her melodic, funky, and technically brilliant playing. Rhonda Smith (born 1970) is a Canadian bassist, singer, and songwriter. She is widely respected as one of the finest bassists in modern funk, jazz, and rock music, celebrated for her expressive tone, groove, and improvisational skills. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince

The dynamic, soulful vocalist with a powerhouse voice who became one of Prince’s most prominent featured singers in the New Power Generation during his final years. Liv Warfield (born May 10, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and performer from California. Known for her rich, gritty, and emotionally charged vocal style, she brought a bold, contemporary edge to Prince’s later live shows and recordings PRINCE CONNECTION Prince discovered Liv in 2012 and quickly integrate

Minneapolis funk-rock band and the very first act signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records label, mentored and supported by Prince and produced by his bassist BrownMark. Mazarati was an R&B/funk band formed in Minneapolis in the early-to-mid 1980s. They blended funk, rock, and soul with a high-energy Minneapolis Sound style. Their self-titled debut album remains their most notable release and a key early example of the expanded Paisley Park family. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNI

The legendary Minneapolis funk band created, mentored, and largely controlled by Prince — one of the most successful and influential acts in the entire Paisley Park family. OVERVIEW The Time was a six-to-seven-piece R&B/funk band formed in Minneapolis in 1981. Known for their tight grooves, humorous lyrics, flashy stage presence, and the “Minneapolis Sound,” they became one of the most important groups of the 1980s funk scene. While officially led by Morris Day, the band was

Carmen Electra (born Tara Leigh Patrick) is an American singer, dancer, actress, and model who became one of the most prominent artists developed under Prince’s guidance at Paisley Park in the early 1990s. She is best known for her self-titled 1993 debut album, which was written, produced, and largely performed by Prince. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born on April 20, 1972, in Sharonville, Ohio, she began performing and dancing from a young age. After moving to Minnesota,

The world-class percussionist, singer, and bandleader who became one of Prince’s closest musical partners and a key member of his inner circle during the height of his 1980s success. OVERVIEW Sheila Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known professionally as Sheila E., is an American percussionist, singer, drummer, and actress. Coming from a legendary Latin jazz family, she brought explosive energy, Latin rhythms, and star power to Prince’s music and stage shows OVERVIEW Sheil

The talented saxophonist who brought sophisticated jazz and funk textures to Prince’s music throughout the mid-1980s and beyond, becoming one of his most enduring musical collaborators. OVERVIEW Eric Leeds (born January 19, 1952) is an American tenor and alto saxophonist known primarily for his extensive work with Prince. He contributed a distinctive horn sound that blended jazz improvisation with Prince’s funk, rock, and pop sensibilities. Brother of Prince’s longtime tour