The Revolution

[a=Prince]'s backing band from in 1983 to 1986.

[b]NOTE: Please use this credit only if The Revolution appear on the release without Prince. If The Revolution is credited with Prince, please use .[/b]

Although an earlier form of the same band existed since 1979 and toured with him from 1979 to 1983. The departure of [a=Dez Dickerson] from Prince's band and his replacement with Wendy Melvoin marks "The Revolution" foundation. The original lineup [a=Wendy Melvoin] (Guitar), [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/180616-Brownmark]Mark Brown[/url] (Bass), [a=Bobby Z.] (Drums), [a=Dr. Fink] (Keyboards) and [a=Lisa Coleman] (Keyboards) was later expanded with: [a=Eric Leeds] (Saxophone), [a=Atlanta Bliss] (Trumpet), [a=Mico Weaver] (Guitar), [a=Jerome Benton] (Dance / Vocals), [a=Greg Brooks] (Dance / Vocals) and [a=Wally Safford] (Dance / Vocals).