Michael Bland

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Michael Bland
Background information
Birth name	Michael Bland
Also known as	Michael B. (with the New Power Generation)
Born	March 14, 1969
Origin	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genre(s)	Rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, funk-rock, funk metal, New Wave, dance, psychedelic rock, hip-hop
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer
Instrument(s)	Drums and percussion
Years active	1989–present
Associated acts	The New Power Generation Madhouse Soul Asylum Paul Westerberg Dr. Mambo's Combo
Website	michaelbland.org

Michael Bland (born March 14, 1969 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) 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 for 7 years.

Bland graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1987 and still resides in Minneapolis, but is often heading to LA as a session drummer for such artists as Mandy Moore, Clay Aiken, the Backstreet Boys, the Anchorman Soundtrack, and many more.

In 2005, Bland was the drummer for Paul Westerberg's tour, and he recently played on the Katrina Relief telethon with the Dixie Chicks. Bland is also now working as a producer, currently working with the upcoming rock-pop band Catchpenny, also from Minneapolis. Additionally, he is the drummer on Soul Asylum's new album, and has joined them for their current tour. Recently, Bland teamed up with Prince once again to provide drumming for the title track of Prince's 3121 album.

When not on tour, Bland can usually be found every Monday night at the nightclub "Bunker's" in downtown Minneapolis performing with Dr. Mambo's Combo. Bland also performs in the area with pop/R&B band, The Rule.