Miko Weaver

Born: 1957-03-11

Miko Weaver is an American guitarist best known for his work with Prince. Weaver came to Prince's attention when he was a member of Sheila E.'s band. He and some other members of the band joined The Revolution in the studio to record a jam of "I Would Die 4 U" that would later become the song's 12" single. Prince later picked Weaver to provide guitar for his short-lived R&B band, The Family.[1] When The Family dissolved, several members including Weaver were absorbed into The Revolution and participated in the recording of the Parade album, and the accompanying tour (which would be The Revolution's last). When The Revolution disbanded at the end of the tour, many of the newer members, including Weaver, stayed with Prince to become his touring band for the acclaimed Sign o' the Times and Lovesexy tours. Weaver also participated in many studio sessions with Prince during this time. The band changed lineups in 1989 at the conclusion of the Lovesexy World Tour, however Weaver was retained for the Nude Tour of 1990 and made an appearance in the Graffiti Bridge film. After these ventures, Weaver departed Prince's band. Longtime member Doctor Fink also left at this time and once both were replaced, the band was officially dubbed The New Power Generation. Weaver later teamed up with actor Eddie Murphy, and gave Murphy guitar lessons. The two formed a band that would play a concert at Montreux Jazz Festival. Around 1994 Weaver resided in Rotterdam, the Netherlands for a couple of years. During this period he played jams in small local clubs. In 1994 he also recorded some songs in a recording studio in Leiden, the Netherlands with some local musicians. One track was called "Crazy with sex". The song was a mix of styles, the Time meets Parade with Weaver rapping the lyrics. The same studio also recorded a live concert he gave at Rotown in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. A small venue, about 200 people attended. The recorded songs and the concert were never released. Weaver is currently residing in Ibiza, Spain, playing small concerts and gigs and also performing occasionally as DJ at some of the islands' hotspots. He switched over to the bass the last ten years and is known to be more funky on bass than guitar. Miko's guitar and bass skills are on display on fellow Berkeley native Dorian Moor's 2009 single release. Weaver is now creating art works and exhibits.


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Graffiti Bridge

as Kid's Band
Released: 1990-11-02

It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first...

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Prince: Sign O' the Times

as Self
Released: 1987-11-20

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote...

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Prince: Live At Paisley Park - December 31, 1987

as Self
Released: 1987-12-31

Prince’s final performance of the Sign O’ The Times Tour stage show and his only on-stage...

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Sheila E.: Live Romance 1600

as uncredited
Released: 1986-03-08

A performance from Sheila E. filmed live at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. ...

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Prince and the Revolution: Live

as Guitar
Released: 1985-03-29

“Prince and the Revolution: Live” is a legendary concert filmed toward the end of Prince's...

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Prince: Lovesexy Live

as Guitar
Released: 1988-09-09

Lovesexy Live was the fifth Prince home video to be released and second live concert released on...

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Prince and the Revolution: Parade LIVE

as uncredited
Released: 1986-06-07

On June 7th, 1986, Prince celebrated his 28th birthday by performing for a packed crowd at...

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Prince in Japan '90

as uncredited
Released: 1990-08-31

Prince performs live at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1990. Originally...

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Prince and The Revolution - Parade Live in Stockholm

as uncredited
Released: 1986-08-22

Parade Tour live at Isstadion, Stockholm on August 22nd 1986.

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Prince - 4 Those Of U On Valium

as uncredited
Released: 1987-03-21

A one-off performance recorded live at Paisley Park during rehearsals for the Sign O The Times...

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Prince - Live in La Coruna 1990

as uncredited
Released: 1990-07-29

Prince concert at Estadio Santa María del Mar, La Coruña, Spain on 29 July 1990 for the Nude Tour.

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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