Michael Bland
- March 14, 1969
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.
Known For
Today
Soul Train
Graffiti Bridge
3 Chains o' Gold
Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Prince: The Beautiful Experience
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
Prince: Love 4 One Another
Prince: The Undertaker
Prince in Japan '90
Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990