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The Revolution (band)

Personal information
OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota
GenresRock, pop rock, funk
OccupationBacking band
Years active1979 - 1986
LabelsWarner Bros., Paisley Park
Associated actsThe Time, Vanity 6, Apollonia 6, Sheila E., The Family, Mazarati, The New Power Generation
Former membersPrince (1983-1986)
Wendy & Lisa (1983-1986)
Brown Mark (1983-1986)
Matt Fink (1983-1986)
Bobby Z. (1983-1986)
Miko Weaver (1985-1986)
Susannah Melvoin (1985-1986)
Eric Leeds (1985-1986)
Atlanta Bliss (1985-1986)
Jerome Benton (1985-1986)
Wally Safford (1986)
Greg Brooks (1986)

The Revolution (band)

Discography
ArtistThe Revolution
Releases
Studio albums1
Singles13
Video albums2
Music videos14
Soundtrack2

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The Revolution was an American rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979 by Prince. Although widely associated with rock music, the band's sound incorporated heavy metal, pop, funk, R&B and hard rock elements. Before their official break-up, The Revolution had released one studio album, two soundtracks, and two videos. The band is known for its many members, varied in race and gender.

The Revolution rose to international fame in the mid 1980s with Purple Rain, selling over 16 million albums in the United States alone. The band achieved two number-one Billboard 200 albums (Purple Rain and Around the World in a Day), six top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and won three Grammy Awards. The band officially disbanded in 1986 after the Hit N Run tour, which supported Parade, the soundtrack for Under the Cherry Moon.

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Studio albums :
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
AUS
AUT
CAN
GER
NLD
NOR
SWE
SWI
UK
CAN
UK
US
1985 'Around the World in a Day'   1 12 7 16
10 - 10 1 8 5 Gold 2x Platinum

Soundtrack albums :
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
AUS
AUT
CAN
GER
NLD
NOR
SWE
SWI
UK
CAN
UK
US
1984 'Purple Rain'   1 1 8 1
5 - 4 3 7 7 6x Platinum 2x Platinum 13x Platinum
1986 'Parade'   3 8 7 11
6 - 10 5 2 4 Platinum Platinum

Singles :
US
US
R&B
US
Dance
AUS
AUT
GER
NLD
NOR
SWE
SWI
UK
1984 "When Doves Cry" 1 1 1 1 19 16 - 10 18 17 4 Purple Rain
"Let's Go Crazy"   1 1 1 10 - - - - - - 7
"Purple Rain"   2 4 - 41 4 5 - 5 5 5 8
"I Would Die 4 U"   8 11 50 96 - - - - - - 58
"Take Me with U" (with Apollonia) 25 40 - - - - - - - - 7
1985 "Paisley Park"   - - - 38 - - - - - - 18 Around the World in a Day
"Raspberry Beret"   2 3 4 13 - 35 - - - - 25
"Pop Life"   7 8 5 67 - 65 - - - - 60
"America"   46 35 - - - - - - - - -
1986 "Kiss"   1 1 1 2 8 4 - 10 16 3 6 Parade
"Mountains"   23 15 11 45 - 32 - - - - 45
"Anotherloverholenyohead"   63 18 21 - - - - - - - 36
"Girls & Boys"   - - 21 - - 27 - - - - 11

Video albums :
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
AUS
AUT
CAN
GER
NLD
NOR
SWE
SWI
UK
CAN
UK
US
1984 'Purple Rain'   1
- - - - - - - - -
1985 'Prince & The Revolution: Live'   1
- - - - - - - - - 2x Platinum

Prince

Studio albumsFor You * Prince * Dirty Mind * Controversy * 1999 * Purple Rain * Around the World in a Day * Parade * Sign "o" the Times * Lovesexy * Batman * Graffiti Bridge * Diamonds and Pearls * O(+> (Love Symbol Album) * Come * The Black Album * The Gold Experience * Chaos and Disorder * Emancipation * The Truth * Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic * The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale * The Rainbow Children * One Nite Alone... * Xpectation * N.E.W.S * The Chocolate Invasion * The Slaughterhouse * Musicology * 3121 * Planet Earth * Lotusflow3r / MPLSound * 20Ten
OtherCrystal Ball * Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic * C-Note * One Nite Alone... Live! * Indigo Nights
CompilationsThe Hits/The B-Sides * Girl 6 * The Very Best of Prince * Ultimate Prince
EPsThe Scandalous Sex Suite * The Beautiful Experience * 1999: The New Master
FilmsPurple Rain * Under the Cherry Moon * Sign ☮' the Times * Graffiti Bridge * 3 Chains o' Gold * The Sacrifice of Victor * The Undertaker
ToursPrince Tour * Dirty Mind Tour * Controversy Tour * 1999 Tour * Purple Rain Tour * Hit N Run - Parade Tour * Sign ☮' the Times Tour * Lovesexy World Tour * Nude Tour * Diamonds and Pearls Tour * Act I * Act II * The Ultimate Live Experience * Gold Tour * Jam of the Year Tour * Love 4 One Another Charities Tour * Newpower Soul Tour/Festival * Hit + Run Tour * A Celebration * One Nite Alone...Tour * 2003-2004 World Tour * Musicology Tour * Earth Tour
Related artistsThe Revolution * The New Power Generation * The Time * Vanity 6 * Apollonia 6 * Sheila E. * The Family * Madhouse * Mazarati * Prince associates
See alsoDiscography * Unreleased projects * Paisley Park Records * NPG Records * NPG Music Club * Prince Interactive * Glam Slam Ulysses * Billboards * Minneapolis sound



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