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# Michael Bland

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Michael Bland is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years.

##  Quotes by Michael Bland

> [I know my sound when i hear it. My stroke is just my stroke.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-bland/i-know-my-sound-when-i-hear-it-my-stroke-is-just-my-stroke/)

[Michael Bland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-bland/)

[Song](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/song/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/15e/michael-bland-76806_song_i-know-my-sound-when-i-hear-it-my-stroke_689132.jpg)

> [My hands and ears get me where I need to go.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-bland/my-hands-and-ears-get-me-where-i-need-to-go/)

[Michael Bland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-bland/)

[Ears](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ears/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e93/michael-bland-76806_quote_my-hands-and-ears-get-me-where-i-need-to_2220955.jpg)

> [I read somewhere that drummers are practically Olympic athletes. I feel pretty good, most of the time. After 38 years, I can't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-bland/i-read-somewhere-that-drummers-are-practically-olympic-athletes-i/)

[Michael Bland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-bland/)

[Athlete](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/athlete/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f68/michael-bland-76806_athlete_i-read-somewhere-that-drummers-are-pract_2800328.jpg)

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