I understand that the Revolution band broke up in 1986, but everytime I watch the Sign O The Times concert video, I don't know what this band was considered. You know the band that played with Prince during 1987-1989 featuring Sheila E. and Cat. I always consider this band as the reincarnation of The Revolution band. Can anybody clear this up?

I’m not sure I understand the question.. Could you elaborate on the "I don't know what this band was considered" part.

I do believe this band was eventually called the Lovesexy band (If I am wrong, someone feel free to correct me )

The band never "officially" had a name. That it, it was never referenced as having a name through out the tours they played.

I'd say this:

It was definately not anything to do with the Revolution, that is, it existed as a definate separate entity, in Prince's eyes, after the disbandment of the Revolution - the band had ended, Prince moved on, so it was over, this was a new band.

The Lovesexy Band is a fairer title, since this band was in existence during the album's conception. SOTT was half done during the time of the Revolution, so it was a very transitional LP.

The 'NPG' label hadn't been thought of by the time this band was in effect (the SOTT tour) so it doesn't apply either.

The Lovesexy Band is a happy medium.

UGH!!!!!

Dugen said:

Yeah, I remember him saying "New Power Soul" frequently on the Lovesexy album.

AsianBomb777 said:

My favorite band of his!

This was the most creative and experimental band he ever worked with!!!

AsianBomb777 said:

Sheila : "If I hold my arm up high enough, no one will be able to see that huge pile of dirt!"

True, they never had an official name during the SOTT/Lovesexy tours, but most fans know who you're talking about if you say "the Lovesexy band" .Currently at the NPGMC you can download the track "Strange Relationship" recorded live in March 1987. The advert clealy states that it was "Recorded live with the Lovesexy band".

Meloh9 said:

yeah this is one of my favorite line ups

MetroArea said:

Exactly.

Nikster said:

Correct.
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I didn't know Kenny Loggins played for Prince's band.

silverchild said:

These are the references:

1. The album opens with words including: "Welcome 2 the New Power Generation"

2. 'Alphabet Street' includes "Cuz we know U know New Power Soul"

3. 'Lovesexy' opens with "New power, new power, give it 2 me"

4. One of the graphics on ther liner sleeve for the album showed the words 'New Power Soul' inside an arrow.

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medina said:

yeah, who is that?

and i wouldnt call this prince's most creative band...the music from that timeperiod were either concieved during (and after) the revolution era by prince's lonesome...someone could correct me but i dont think he shares any songwriting credits with any of the bandmembers...and nobody has come out asking for credit after the fact (unlike the revoulution or npg eras)..

however, i do think this was his most spiritual, visual and just straight out best live band...from what lil ive seen of them. IMHO..

silverchild said:

I agree.I love this band.

sosgemini said:

If you are refering to the dude with the redish hair and glasses, that would be Eric Leeds

langebleu said:[quote]

silverchild said:

These are the references:

1. The album opens with words including: "Welcome 2 the New Power Generation"

2. 'Alphabet Street' includes "Cuz we know U know New Power Soul"

3. 'Lovesexy' opens with "New power, new power, give it 2 me"

4. One of the graphics on ther liner sleeve for the album showed the words 'New Power Soul' inside an arrow.

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....and Levi Seacer has the letters NPG on his shirt during the Dortmund concert.

Nikster said:

no, the guy smelling sheila's pit...

sosgemini said:

I *think* that's Atlanta Bliss.

Nikster said:

i always thought atlanta was black....

silverchild said:

This is easily Prince's best band. They ran circles on the Revolution because everyone in the band was a superior musician(with the exception of the comic foils ). Sheila E. stated that she hated when the SOTT/LOVESEXY band was disbanded because it was Prince's best band. I completly agree with her. Their live performances were so damn good too. I cannot honestly believe that some people will adamantely state that The Revolution was a better live unit than SOTT/Lovesexy Can you imagine how good studio versions of Play In The Sunshine and I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man would have been if this band were on the album.
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It was The Counter-Revolution.

Snap said:

You picked that up from a chapter of the Possessed book!!!

DorothyParkerWasCool said:

cha know...notice how you were the first to raise this issue...now, ive been visiting this camp for a very long time and i dont ever recall a thread dedicated to revolution vs. sign of the time/lovesexy band thread...and i have talked to many many many prince fans in my years and it never has been a topic of discussion...

now, i finally see hints at a revolution vs. the other band and not a single person is claiming that the revolution band was a better live band...

and then there is your comments..

sosgemini said:

People talk about it in threads luv. Maybe you should scan them harder.

wow, never seen this pic before. cool.

look at atlanta bliss's mullet.