The Vincent Black Shadow extensive musical training from their father, a trumpet player for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Finally, Mary Ancheta joined the group later on. The band signed to the Bodog record label in 2006. In 2007, "The Vincent Black Shadow" played on the Vans Warped Tour having 'rocked' it the previous year. The Vincent Black Shadow have also toured with Wednesday 13, Joan Jett, Halifax, Greeley Estates, Bif Naked, Kosheen, and Snow Patrol. Following on they have also appeared on bills with Silverstein and Blessthefall among other bands. In August 2008 the band announced in an e-mail sent out to fans that
The Black Album (Prince album) date. It was replaced with the album "Lovesexy", a brighter pop-oriented album with elements of religious affirmation. Prince invoked Camille, the alter-ego behind his unreleased 1986 album "Camille", as the guiding force responsible for "The Black Album". The opening track also mentioned the title of the album as being "The Funk Bible", which was a consideration during work on this project. The title refers both to the album's all-black cover design and to Prince's attempt to earn back his credibility among the black pop audience. The album features one of the most shockingly unusual Prince songs: "Bob George", in which