The NPG, Prince's 'Best Band Ever,' Set To Rock First Avenue

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- One of Prince's bands -- which he is said to have dubbed "the best band ever" -- is getting ready to play at First Avenue Thursday night, and WCCO has an exclusive sneak peek.

New Power Generation, or The NPG, practiced inside the iconic music venue Wednesday night in downtown Minneapolis.

WEB EXTRA: New Power Generation Performs "The Morning Papers"

EXCLUSIVE: New Power Generation Plays 'The Morning Papers'

Prince's band The New Power Generation -- which he described as "the best band ever" -- is about to rock First Avenue & 7th St Entry Thursday Night. They gave us a sneak peek of the show with this performance of "The Morning Papers"!

Posted by WCCO-TV | CBS Minnesota on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The band encourages people to come out and party like it's "1999" for their Thursday show.

Mayte Garcia, one of Prince's former wives, will also join the group for the performance. Garcia was part of the group from 1992 to 1996.

It is the band's first performance since playing during Super Bowl 52. Limited tickets are still available.

WEB EXTRA: New Power Generation Talks Prince, First Ave. Show

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