Rosie Gaines duetted with singer Prince on the hit song "Diamonds and Pearls".
13 Facts About Rosie Gaines
Rosie Gaines released a number of dance hits, the most notable being "Closer than Close", which made the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 1997.
Rosie Gaines was introduced in 1990 as the new vocalist and keyboard player on Prince's Nude Tour.
Rosie Gaines was a member of the NPG in the film Graffiti Bridge.
In 1992, after the Diamonds and Pearls tour concluded, Rosie Gaines returned to her solo career, although she continued to work with Prince from time to time.
Rosie Gaines appeared alongside Prince, Larry Graham, and members of the Family Stone in a special New Year concert in 1999, which was released on DVD under the title Rave Un2 the Year 2000.
Rosie Gaines recorded her first solo album, titled Caring, in 1985, followed by the 1987 album No Sweeter Love.
In 1995 Rosie Gaines collaborated with Tevin Campbell on the song "I2I", which was featured in the Disney movie A Goofy Movie.
In 2005, Rosie Gaines provided her vocals for the single "Dance With Me", which was recorded by K-Klass and released on SUSU Records.
Rosie Gaines released her album Welcome to My World for SUSU Records in November 2006.
Rosie Gaines self-released the album Soul Survivor in 2013, which included 5 songs from You Gave Me Freedom alongside new and previously unreleased material.
Rosie Gaines was located in a homeless shelter in Richmond, California, but refused help.
Rosie Gaines did not receive royalties during this time due to her bank accounts being closed.