Michael Bland

Acting

Michael Bland

Born March 14, 1969 (age 57)

Michael Bland (born March 14, 1969) is best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member …

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Prince in Japan '90Prince in Japan '90 · 1990
Prince in Japan '90
9.01990
MovieMusic
Prince performs live at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1990. Originally broadcast on Japanese television.
Graffiti BridgeGraffiti Bridge · 1990
Graffiti Bridge
5.11990
MovieDramaMusic
It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And where he goes, there's music! With Thieves in the Temple, New Power Generation, Elephants and Flowers and more red-hot Prince tunes from the Platinum-selling Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. What time is it? Party time! Morris Day and the Time play Release It, Shake! and more. And you'll also see and hear George Clinton, Tevin Campbell, Robin Power, Mavis Staples and other hot performers, too. Graffiti Bridge is where the movie meets the music. Cross over on it now.
Prince: Love 4 One AnotherPrince: Love 4 One Another · 1996
Prince: Love 4 One Another
1996
MovieMusic
A television special produced for VH1
Prince: The Ryde DyvinePrince: The Ryde Dyvine · 1992
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
1992
MovieMusic
An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990 · 1990
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990
8.01990
MovieMusic
Prince concert at Estadio Santa María del Mar, La Coruña, Spain on 29 July 1990 for the Nude Tour.
3 Chains o' Gold3 Chains o' Gold · 1994
3 Chains o' Gold
4.81994
MovieMusic
In Egypt, princess Maytes father is assassinated by seven men, leaving her with the sacred three chains of gold. She decides to seek out the help of Prince in USA, and sends him a tape of her dancing. Prince immediately falls in love with her, but is frightened by the commitment. He tries to escape through having sex with others, but his heart isn't in it. His heart belongs to Mayte...
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video CollectionPrince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection · 1992
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
7.21992
MovieMusic
Prince and the new power generation music video
Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam SlamPrince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam · 1992
Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam
7.31992
MovieMusicDocumentary
Organized and recorded on very short notice, Live At Glam Slam provides fans with the opportunity to experience Prince and the NPG at the peak of their powers. Arranged to preview the Diamonds And Pearls Tour, this intimate January 11th performance finds Prince & The New Power Generation tearing through songs from the recently released Diamonds And Pearls album at breakneck pace.

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Soul TrainSoul Train · 1971
Soul Train
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SeriesReality
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Production was suspended following the 2005–06 season, with a rerun package airing for two years after that. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history," with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-06 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold this honor until at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight, completes its 35th season.