"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Michael Bland (Prince, Soul Asylum), Part 1 of 4

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Featured in TIR Episode 254 (Part 1 of 4, see Part 2 here • "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Mi... ): Drummer Michael Bland, best known as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation band and his subsequent work with the superstar as well as associated acts. Here in the first of an epic four parts spread over two TRUTH IN RHYTHM episodes he shares a candid, insider account of the man, the band and the music.
Bland has also carved out a very impressive career holding the beat down for a broad range of well-known artists, including Phil Upchurch, Foley, George Benson, Maxwell, Jef Lee Johnson, Jonny Lang, Soul Asylum, Mandy Moore, Miley Cyrus, Indigenous, Nick Jonas, the Backstreet Boys, Clay Aiken, Demi Lovato, Boyz II Men, Chaka Khan, Maceo Parker, Vulfpeck and Cory Wong.
RECORDED JUNE 2022
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[@saa9099]

Thanks for sharing, We love you Michael Bland. You already know, you're a great drummer. Love you on Shhh.

[@drumrboi72]

Mike B is the ULTIM8 drummer IMO

[@lavenderbee3611]

Wonderful interview!!! Michael Bland is a great storyteller.

[@cheboy]

💜 🐾 Best drummer Prince ever had.

[@cheboy]

part I of 4 ! ! ! !

[@apostlej.k.diamond4119]

John Blackwell III...is 1 Then Mr. Bland is 1A Very close.

[@cheboy]

yes John is 1. 1 of His best drummers. and His best drummer is Michael Bland ! No doubt.

[@NOWtheband]

I also think he's good but personally I prefer Bobby Z 🙂

[@cheboy]

@@NOWtheband like him 2. But he got the job just bcause he is white

[@jeffreythompson6330]

Thanks for the interview! 🥰

[@wcole1385]

Great interview and content!

[@nathanielsingletary9226]

Michael give Dennis a call I grew up with him you won't regret it either easy to talk to he's the kind of person you'll regret not calling him sooner and I love your work been following you for years

[@ccfunk1]

I watching this now. no thanks to KZbin-I'm subscribed. my bell is clicked. i don' t ever get notified. sucks.

[@brianredden6606]

Micheal Bland is great drum one more you forgot bring up Maurice White as a drummer

[@michaelblandofficial1922]

Yes. Maurice was incredible!

[@nathanielsingletary9226]

Michael don't forget give Dennis Chambers a call

[@michaelblandofficial1922]

Just texted him to see if he's available to talk. Thanks for pushing me, brother. I needed it.

[@tedmax75]

This interviewer is too quiet. Give an uh huh once in a while some sounds of acknowledgement. My goodness. Say a yeah or mm hmmm. Laugh with the interviewee. Makes the interview feel awkward.