Levi Seacer Jr. facts for kids
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Levi Seacer Jr.
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Seacer in 1993
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| Birth name | Levi Seacer Jr. |
| Born | April 30, 1961 |
| Origin | Richmond, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, funk, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | musician songwriter producer President of NPG Records |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| Labels | Paisley Park NPG Diamond Bridge Music |
| Associated acts | Prince The New Power Generation Sheila E. Madhouse Sounds of Blackness The Purple Ones and in 1987 he produced tony! Toni! Tony!’s demo on night stand |
Levi Seacer Jr. (born April 30, 1961) is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is known for playing bass, guitar, and keyboards, and for his singing. Levi Seacer Jr. has worked with many famous artists, including the legendary musician Prince.
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Early Career and Prince
Levi Seacer Jr. started his music journey early. He worked with the talented artist Sheila E. before joining Prince's team.
Joining Prince's Band
In 1986, Prince asked Levi Seacer Jr. to join his new touring band. This happened after Prince's previous band, The Revolution, stopped performing together. Seacer became the bassist for this new band. He also sang backing vocals, helping to create their unique sound.
Working with Prince
Over time, Levi Seacer Jr. started to write songs with Prince. They worked together on many different music projects. This showed his talent beyond just playing instruments.
The New Power Generation
In 1991, Levi Seacer Jr. became a founding member of Prince's new band, The New Power Generation. For this band, he switched from playing bass to playing guitar. He was a key part of the band until 1993. He also played with a group called Madhouse, which was another project connected to Prince.
After Prince
After leaving Prince's group in 1993, Levi Seacer Jr. continued his music career. He became a producer, helping other artists create their albums. He also worked as a session musician. A session musician is someone who plays instruments for recordings without being a permanent band member.
Notable Projects
One of his most well-known projects after Prince was with the gospel music group Sounds of Blackness. He helped them create their inspiring music.
In 1990, he produced most of the album Right Rhythm for the pop and R&B group The Pointer Sisters. This album was released by Motown Records. In 1991, he played various instruments on the album Moment of Truth by Terri Nunn.
