The Family was assembled by Prince in 1984 from the remaining members of The Time after that band split. Prince built the new group around St. Paul Peterson (vocals, keyboards), Susannah Melvoin (vocals), Jellybean Johnson (drums), Jerome Benton (percussion), and Eric Leeds (saxophone, flute). Prince met Eric Leeds through his tour manager Alan Leeds, Eric’s brother. Other musicians — including Jerry Hubbard and David Eiland — were approached but declined, leaving Prince to f

Girl 6 is the soundtrack album for Spike Lee’s 1996 film of the same name. It is a celebration of Prince’s music, featuring a mix of classic hits, deep cuts, and three previously unreleased tracks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince & Associated Artists Label: Warner Bros. Records Format: CD, MC (Cassette) Country: Worldwide Released: 19 March 1996 Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop, Rock Length: 62:11 THE STORY A vibrant collection showcasing Prince’s versatility across different eras. The a

The Family’s self‑titled debut album was released in the US on August 19 1985. Conceived and produced by Prince, the project introduced a new Minneapolis‑based group featuring St. Paul Peterson, Susannah Melvoin, Jerome Benton, Jellybean Johnson, and Eric Leeds. Although Prince was officially credited only for writing Nothing Compares 2 U, he composed seven of the eight tracks and played nearly all instruments. The record marked the first Prince‑related release to feature Eri

P BACKGROUND The Screams Of Passion was the first single released from The Family’s debut and only album The Family. Issued four weeks before the album, it marked the first release of any kind by the group and the first Prince‑related release to feature strings arranged by Clare Fischer. The single contained both an edit and an extended version of the track, with the b‑side Yes also taken from the album. It was released in North America, the UK, and Europe. RECORDING Recorded