Also, during soundchecks, Prince was outspoken with his fans about his issues involving ownership of media outlets, the music industry, consolidation of record companies and radio stations, and people's criticism of his decision to become a Jehovah's Witness. Unlike any other previous tours, Prince's onstage banter was humorous, challenging, and even condescending. 'Family Name' was a song about Black Americans' original surnames from Africa taken away from them by white slavemasters that gave them demeaning surnames and contrasts those last names with Jewish last names that have more positive connotations. 'Avalanche' was a blues lament about effects of slavery of Black people and Prince called out Abraham Lincoln by name for the disingenuous reasons why Lincoln abolished slavery. Дuring this tour, Prince introduced controversial subject matters like race relations. Prince played many aftershow concerts and, via his NPG Music Club, fans could attend band soundchecks and ask Prince questions ranging from his music to spirituality. Prince wore suits rather than his trademark unique outfits. Most of the music played was centered on the then new album The Rainbow Children.

Prince designed the tour to put the emphasis on music no dancers, pyrotechnics, huge stage props, or other gimmicks. After Kip Blackshire and Morris Hayes, Prince hired keyboardist Renato Neto, alto saxophonist Maceo Parker, drummer John Blackwell, trombonist Greg Boyer, and longtime bassist for Prince, Rhonda Smith. In January 2002, Prince began putting together a new incarnation of The New Power Generation. Performances recorded during this tour were released on the live albums One Nite Alone. The tour hit the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Tour was a concert tour by American recording artist Prince promoting his One Nite Alone. JSTOR ( July 2015) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).

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