Sonny Thompson

Sonny Thompson

Sonny T. (born Sonny Thompson) is an American bass player. He was a member of The New Power Generation, Prince's recording and stage band, from 1991–1996.

In 2010, Sonny T. became a member of Nick Jonas and the Administration (a project created BY Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of the New Power Generation, drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella, as well as bassist and producer John Fields who was also the producer of the Jonas Brothers music.

Movies for Sonny Thompson...

Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
Title: Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
Character: Himself
Released: July 8, 2014
Type: Movie
In the mid-1990s reports emerged that Prince had fallen into dispute with his record company. Having signed what was ostensibly a new, 100 million dollar contract just a couple of years before, Prince was now demanding - not unreasonably to most commentators - control of his masters and the freedom to release what he wanted when he wanted. After a bitter war of words, during which the star scrawled Slave across his cheek whenever he appeared in public and routinely dissed his label, the parties finally settled and Prince henceforth was free to take full control of his music and the way it was sold to consumers. Prince approached this task with devastating foresight as he routinely created new marketing concepts which, with time, became the norm across the music world.
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Prince: Love 4 One Another
Title: Prince: Love 4 One Another
Released: January 27, 1996
Type: Movie
A television special produced for VH1
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Title: Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Released: September 8, 1994
Type: Movie
Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's Warehouse, London : 8th September 1993 (am)
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Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Title: Prince and the N.P.G. Present... 3 Chains o' Gold
Released: August 16, 1994
Type: Movie
In Egypt, princess Maytes father is assassinated by seven men, leaving her with the sacred three chains of gold. She decides to seek out the help of Prince in USA, and sends him a tape of her dancing. Prince immediately falls in love with her, but is frightened by the commitment. He tries to escape through having sex with others, but his heart isn't in it. His heart belongs to Mayte...
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Prince: The Beautiful Experience
Title: Prince: The Beautiful Experience
Released: February 12, 1994
Type: Movie
This promotional movie for 1-800-NEW-FUNK features a collection of unreleased music videos and live performances from the artist.
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Prince: The Undertaker
Title: Prince: The Undertaker
Character: Bass
Released: June 14, 1993
Type: Movie
This recording was made in a continuous single live-in-the-studio pass in collaboration with NPG drummer Michael Bland and bassist Sonny T. Prince originally intended to give this live CD away free with 1,000 copies of Guitar Player magazine in 1994, but he was reportedly barred by Warner Bros. from doing so. A video recording of the performance was released in Europe (on VHS and Laserdisc) with small edits throughout the performance and "Dolphin" replaced by the audio track from the official video of the song from The Gold Experience.
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Title: Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Released: December 19, 1992
Type: Movie
An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
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Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Title: Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection
Released: October 6, 1992
Type: Movie
Prince and the new power generation music video
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Title: Prince and the New Power Generation: Sexy MF
Released: June 16, 1992
Type: Movie
The full length music video film for Sexy MF
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Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam - January 11, 1992
Title: Prince & The New Power Generation - Live at Glam Slam - January 11, 1992
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 1992
Type: Movie
Organized and recorded on very short notice, Live At Glam Slam provides fans with the opportunity to experience Prince and the NPG at the peak of their powers. Arranged to preview the Diamonds And Pearls Tour, this intimate January 11th performance finds Prince & The New Power Generation tearing through songs from the recently released Diamonds And Pearls album at breakneck pace.
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Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
Title: Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off
Released: September 10, 1991
Type: Movie
A collection of music videos from Prince and the New Power Generation
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Title: Soul Train
Released: October 2, 1971
Type: TV
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from 1971 to 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared. The series was created by Don Cornelius, who also served as its first host and executive producer. Production was suspended following the 2005–06 season, with a rerun package airing for two years after that. As a nod to Soul Train's longevity, the show's opening sequence contained a claim that it was the "longest-running first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history," with over 1,100 episodes produced from the show's debut through the 2005-06 season. Despite the production hiatus, Soul Train will continue to hold this honor until at least 2016, if and when its nearest competitor, Entertainment Tonight, completes its 35th season.
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Title: Today
Character: Self
Released: January 14, 1952
Type: TV
Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and is the fifth-longest running American television series. Originally a two-hour program on weekdays, it expanded to Sundays in 1987 and Saturdays in 1992. The weekday broadcast expanded to three hours in 2000, and to four hours in 2007. Today's dominance was virtually unchallenged by the other networks until the late 1980s, when it was overtaken by ABC's Good Morning America. Today retook the Nielsen ratings lead the week of December 11, 1995, and held onto that position for 852 consecutive weeks until the week of April 9, 2012, when it was beaten by Good Morning America yet again. In 2002, Today was ranked #17 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest Television Shows of All Time.