Prince & The New Power Generation (June 1993) “My Name Is God!” – VOX Magazine (UK)
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- Jun 1, 1993
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A major UK exclusive backstage feature in VOX magazine during Prince’s first US tour in five years, with the provocative headline “My Name Is God!” exploring Prince’s intense relationship with the New Power Generation, his mystique, and life on the road.
PUBLICATION
Publication: VOX Magazine
Date: June 1993
Country: United Kingdom
Section / Pages: Front Cover + Multi-page Feature (approx. 4+ pages) Title: EXCLUSIVE Backstage with PRINCE — first US tour for five years
THE STORY
The striking black-and-white cover features a close-up of Prince with dramatic lighting and the bold “Backstage with PRINCE” headline. Inside, the article opens with the huge declaration “My Name Is God!” and includes in-depth reporting on Prince’s spiritual aura, his control over the band, and insights from NPG members like Michael Bland and Tony Mosley. It mixes awe, analysis of Prince’s god-like status within his camp, and details from the tour (setlists, venue challenges, band dynamics). Additional photos show Prince performing with a blue guitar and in colorful stage outfit
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Full front cover with Prince dominant
Opening double-page spread with “My Name Is God!” headline
Interior pages with detailed text, band quotes, tour insights, and live photos
Sidebar elements including setlist notes and tour observations
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published in June 1993, this piece captures Prince at a pivotal moment — returning to US stages after a long absence while riding high on The Hits/The B-Sides and the Act I tour momentum. The article’s irreverent yet fascinated tone (“Jesus’s disciples had it easy compared to the chosen members of the New Power Generation”) reflects the media’s mix of fascination and bewilderment with Prince’s evolving persona and near-mythical control over his world.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Backstage Tour Report / Exclusive Interview Feature
Era: 1993 US Tour (First in Five Years) Tone: Provocative, immersive, reverent-yet-critical
Photography: Dramatic portraits + live performance shots (blue guitar close-up, stage action)
Key Quotes: Band members on Prince as “the vortex,” “the Father,” and spiritual leader
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince (October 1993) Prince Talks! – Satellite Times (UK)
Prince (Aug 31–Sep 1, 1993) Bercy Paris – Coca-Cola European Tour Advert
Prince (May 5–12, 1993) AAOOW! – Time Out London (UK)
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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