Michael Bland

Biography

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 of Nick Jonas and the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation, bass player Sonny T. and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella.

Most Known For

Today

as Self

Soul Train

Graffiti Bridge

as Kid's Band

Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection

3 Chains o' Gold

Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

Prince in Japan '90

Prince: The Undertaker

as Drums

Prince: The Beautiful Experience

Prince: Love 4 One Another

Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam

as Drummer

Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off

Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990

Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business

as Self