Andre Cymone,Jesse Johnson,Wendy and Lisa are the first ones that come to mind. Sheila E gets honorable mention too.

Most Talented Musician???

Sheila hands down.

(If you don't agree, you GOTS to see her live!)

Most talented songwriters?

Wendy & Lisa, hands down.

(If you don't agree, try listening to Parade, W&L The First Album etc.)

Without a doubt, it would definately be Andre Cymone.

Lisa...

Jesse easily

I'm surprised more people haven't commented.

St Paul
An all round great musician and a voice to die for

PaulsBass said:

Now how'd we guess that you'd say that?

By the way,are there bad feelings between Paul and Prince now?

sitruk7 said:

Jeez, is it THAT obvious

I dont think Paul is that kind of person. As I understand it, Paul is
very grateful to Prince for all he did for him and his family, but when
he was asked to join NPG Prince required Paul to be and do certain things
that didnt sit well with him and so he politely declined his offer.
I dont think they chat on the phone but I know Paul isnt the type to
hold a grudge. Obviously I dont know how Prince feels about it but I am sure
he's moved on too, dont you?

Jesse Johnson

Lisa Coleman no contest.

PaulsBass said:

I should hope they squashed whatever heat they had between each other.I'd imagine so at least.

What was required in the NPG that Paul didn't care for might I ask?

sitruk7 said:[quote]

PaulsBass said:

I should hope they squashed whatever heat they had between each other.I'd imagine so at least.

What was required in the NPG that Paul didn't care for might I ask?

Well one of the demands was that Paul become a vegetarian.....?
You cant impose your beliefs on others, surely Prince above anyone
should understand that

Ah, that's the type of demands that I was expecting.

Wendy; play that funky guitar white girl

and also Andre and he is the best bass player and too bad that he didnt stay after 1981.

Sheila e. she could wack those drums like no other. No wondered my favorite actor Michael Delorenzo adored that Escovedo clan.

BlaqueKnight said:

I heard a story that Sonny was going to be the bassist in one of Prince's earliest line ups but was too heavy. After losing 40 lbs,I think,Sonny found out that Prince went with Brownmark or somebody thru another band member.

sitruk7 said:

There's a lot more...

BlaqueKnight said:

Awww you cant leave us hangin buddy.....???

PaulsBass said:

Yeah! C'mon bro! You're amongst friends!

Wendy & Lisa. I can't choose just one!

BlaqueKnight said:

yeah...ok...its Jesse Johnson. Nam eone associate that plays their instrument as well as Jesse plays guitar. Name one that has shown the range of skills and success in producing other groups, making music in different genres, and composing hits.

Sonny Thompson and his group The Family (no connection to the group that released their album on Paisley Park except that Prince named the group after Sonny's old group) were huge role models for Prince back when he was in high school. (Andre Cymone confirmed this during his Video Soul interview.) Prince looked up to Sonny as an older, more experienced player and sometimes borrowed his guitar effects pedals.

wahclavinet said:

So what is your point and what does it have to do with the topic?

kidcreole said:

And I thought it was just me.....

PaulsBass said:

PaulsBass, I was telling more about Sonny because you told BlaqueKnight in your post above that you didn't wanna be left hanging about why Sonny is more important than most fams know.

wahclavinet said:

Sorry guy, must have been having a blonde moment.....
(apologies to all blondes, I am in fact a brunette..... )

sitruk7 said:

Thanks for the info. I thought loosing 40lbs would do it.

Guess not