The Lovesexy band was assembled by Prince in early 1988 as he prepared to tour behind the Lovesexy album, released on May 10 1988 in the United States. Prince built the group around musicians who had already worked with him through the Parade, Sign O’ The Times, and Black Album periods, expanding the lineup to create a large, theatrical, gospel‑funk ensemble capable of delivering the album’s spiritual and celebratory themes on stage. Rise to Fame & Lovesexy Tour Era The Lov

Early Life & Formation Cat Glover (real name Kathleen Glover) entered Prince’s world in early 1987, during the period leading up to the Sign O’ The Times tour. Prince discovered her through dance circles in Los Angeles, impressed by her athletic, street‑infused choreography and her ability to blend dance, rap, and visual performance. By February 1987, she was rehearsing with Prince’s new post‑Revolution band, becoming a central part of his evolving stage identity. Rise to F