# Prince's Band Member on Learning Songs Fast

> Prince's band member Levi Seacer Jr recalls learning songs in days, fines for missing parts, and his band's unique style.
- Title: Prince's Band Member on Learning Songs Fast · Guitar World
- Summary: Prince's band member Levi Seacer Jr recalls learning songs in days, fines for missing parts, and his band's unique style. Levi Seacer Jr learned Prince's…
- Keywords: levi seacer jr, prince, new power generation, sign o the times, fines, guitar, bass, sly stone, latin music, fusion, chicken grease, sexy mf
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/levi-seacer-jr-prince-new-power-generation
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:24:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: levi seacer jr, prince, new power generation, sign o the times, fines, guitar, bass, sly stone, latin music, fusion, chicken grease, sexy mf
## Levi Seacer Jr
Levi Seacer Jr was born in California in 1961 and began working with Prince in the 1980s.
## Prince's Call
Prince called Levi Seacer Jr to join his band after a phone call from his secretary.
## Bass Player
Levi Seacer Jr switched from guitar to bass after Prince asked him to play bass instead.
## First Songs
Prince had Levi Seacer Jr and his band learn three songs from Sign O The Times in one day.
## Learning Speed
Levi Seacer Jr and his band learned three songs a day for a week, creating a double album.
## Fines for Missing Parts
Prince fined players $50 for missing parts, holding up five fingers if they missed a note.
## Five Fingers of Death
Levi Seacer Jr called Prince's five-finger penalty the 'five fingers of death' to keep the band in line.
## Prince's Basketball Skills
Prince played basketball in his heels, impressing Levi Seacer Jr with his skills.
## New Power Generation
Levi Seacer Jr switched back to guitar after Prince brought Sonny Thompson into the band.
## Sly Stone Influence
Prince's New Power Generation incorporated Sly Stone, Latin music, and fusion styles.
## Chicken Grease
Prince used 'chicken grease' to describe hitting a raised 9th chord in the song Sexy MF.
## Prince's Genius
Prince was a genius with a unique work ethic, practicing eight hours a day.
## Band Dynamics
Levi Seacer Jr and Prince played counter-melodies to stay out of each other's way.
## Prince's Personality
Prince was funny, creative, and could play any music style in 30 minutes.
## Key takeaway

Levi Seacer Jr learned Prince's songs in days, faced $50 fines for missing parts, and played with Prince's New Power Generation.