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Michael Bland

Full Name |
Michael Anthony Bland |
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Birthdate |
March 14th, 1969 |
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Birthplace |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Position |
Drummer, backup vocalist |
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Instruments played |
Yamaha drums with Zildjian cymbals |
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Duration in band |
2004–present |
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Trivia
- Was a member of Prince and the New Power Generation and has played on some of his solo albums.
- Has worked with Paul Westerberg, Catchpenny, Dixie Chicks, Clay Aiken, among others.
- Is usually seen with a sucker/lollipop in his mouth during performances.
- Frequently performs Sunday and Monday nights at the nightclub "Bunker's" in downtown Minneapolis with Dr. Mambo's Combo.