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Bernadette Anderson — a community leader, an outspoken advocate for African American civil rights in Minnesota, and a tough-love mother to many northside youth — was honored Friday afternoon with a renamed street in north Minneapolis.Bernadette Anderson Way now runs along Russell Avenue North between Plymouth Avenue North and 12th Avenue North. Anderson, who died in 2003, lived in the 1200 block of Russell.The block was blocked off from traffic on Friday for an event celebrating her life with family friends, and other community leaders.Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion said she also helped many local musicians when they were younger.“Her contributions are those that you enjoy right now today, when you think in terms of the greatness of Prince or even Andre Cymone, or the greatness of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,” Champion said. “When you think of that Minneapolis music sound, she was like the grandmother right, or the mother.”Anderson is musician Andre Cymone's mother, and Prince lived in her Russell Avenue house for a period of time in the mid-1970s. Champion said she is also the mother of the civil rights movement in Minneapolis. The civil rights leaders that often were covered by the mainstream outlets were men: Ron Edwards, Mahmoud El-Kati and Spike Moss. Anderson was well known in the community, but she didn't get much news coverage.Moss spoke to the gathered crowd.“I know no soldier like Bernadette from day one,” he said. Anderson thought those in the fight were out of their minds and needed to stop, Moss recalled.“I said to Bernadette, ‘Come on one march, one time, and maybe that'll change your mind. And when Bernadette stood up that first time, she never stopped fighting for you,” he said.Her activism was profound.“The door opened for Black teachers, Black principals, all the different things we fought for, to drive that bus, to be police, to be firefighters, everything you could think of fighting over working on the freeway,” Moss told the crowd.“This woman stood up for you, step by step, every time we turned around, she'd be one of the first to come and stand up on behalf of our people.”Moss himself was honored in July when the city renamed part of Plymouth Avenue north, Spike Moss Way. During his speech when he was honored, he said Anderson had also mentored him. Anderson's family gathered for the block part and each relative stood out. They each wore “Queen Bernie” t-shirts featuring a black-and-white picture of the honoree.Bernadette Anderson's third born — Patricia Anderson — said her mother empowered women in the community through her mother's YWCA programs.“My mother embodied the epitome of what the village mentality is, should be, and I pray continues on. We need more of the Bernadette Andersons,” she said.Anderson's grandson Cymon Payne and his wife Chandra were also at the celebration. Chandra remembers the soul food every Sunday at her house. Everybody was fed.“I'm asking my husband, shouldn't we give her some money? No, she had it. She had it all,” Chandra Payne said. Anderson was “just showing love with her cooking. She could throw down.”

We sit down with Minneapolis legend Andre' Cymone to discuss his history, his family, a street renaming in honor of his mother, and a brand new album about to drop called The Resurrection of Funk.

We finally do episode 2 of Soundstage where we showcase new funk music that's out now. This episode we welcome Andre Cymone who describes his new funk album and sits in while we listen to a new track called Hot Funk in the Summertime. We also take a listen to Judith Hill, St. Vincent, Nikka Costa, Electro Deluxe, The Rumble (formerly Cha Wa), and Lenny Kravitz. Tune in for new funk.

Andre Cymone is a renowned musician, producer, and songwriter who first made his mark as the bassist for Prince's early band. Born in Minneapolis, Cymone played a pivotal role in shaping the Minneapolis sound, a unique fusion of funk, rock, and new wave. His contributions to Prince's groundbreaking early albums helped define an era and set the stage for his own successful solo career. As a solo artist, Cymone released several critically acclaimed albums in the 1980s, including "Livin' in the New Wave" and "Survivin' in the 80s," showcasing his versatility and talent as a multi-instrumentalist.In addition to his solo work, Andre Cymone has built a reputation as a sought-after producer, collaborating with a diverse array of artists across genres. He has worked with notable figures such as Jody Watley, with whom he co-wrote the hit song "Looking for a New Love," and Adam Ant. Cymone's ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles has kept him relevant in the ever-evolving music industry. Today, he continues to influence and inspire new generations of musicians with his innovative approach and enduring passion for music. He will release his new album "Resurrection of Funk" in late 2024. _____________________Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.musiciansreveal.com . The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.

Community activist Harry “Spike” Moss, 78, and Plymouth Avenue North share a historic connection in the struggle for civil rights of African Americans in Minneapolis. When Plymouth Avenue erupted in turmoil in the late 1960s, Moss was there to decry the racial oppression and discrimination that sparked the flames. Moss was also heavily involved with The Way and an alternative school called The City Inc., two organizations on and near Plymouth Avenue that helped improve the lives of African Americans. On Tuesday, Moss was back on the avenue in front of 400 people on hand to watch the city honor Moss by renaming a stretch of Plymouth Avenue as “Spike Moss Way.” “I need to publicly say thank you for everybody that stood up with me; everybody that marched with me; everybody that's fought side by side with me,” Moss said. Speaking from a covered stage located not far from where The Way once stood — a site which is now the 4th Precinct Police Station — Moss singled out a few people who helped him throughout his life. He gave credit to his cousin, Richard Harris, who traveled from Davenport, Iowa, for being “the first person that directed me as a little boy.”Harris and Moss spent summers together in Missouri when they were youngsters.“No matter what I did, he told me what was right and what was wrong. He never let me make any mistakes,” Moss said.When Moss moved to Minneapolis, he would find new mentors like boxing coach Ray Wells. He told Moss' mother he would train and take care of her son.Wells didn't just train Moss to box, he taught Moss valuable life lessons, namely, no smoking, no drinking, no drugs. “I have lived that life that Ray Wells gave me,” Moss said of his days protesting on the streets. “When I started marching, he would always take the right side of my shoulder to protect me, and he would physically protect me. And he did that my whole life.”Artists, activists, elected officials and close friends took to the stage to honor Moss.Most highlighted how Moss served the community and inspired its members. That list included northsiders such as Terry Lewis who would go on to co-found Flyte Tyme Studios with Jimmy “Jam” Harris; musician Andre Cymone whose mother Bernadette Anderson not only took in Cymone's bandmate Prince but also mentored Moss and other young activists.  “I'm telling you that Spike Moss was the leader, the valiant, brave brother that inspired me and a whole generation,” said Attorney General Keith Ellison. “Your Minnesota president of the Minnesota Senate is Bobby Joe Champion, a disciple of Spike Moss. Your Minnesota attorney general grew up listening to Spike Moss.”While Moss spoke out against discriminatory police practices, Ellison said, Moss also criticized community violence.“So Spike has always been ready to call everybody to account, the government, our own community, everybody,” he said. “He's calling us all to be better all the time.”Ellison thanked Moss for everything he's done for the community.“This whole community owes you a debt of gratitude. This nation owes you a debt. This world owes you a debt,” he said.The attorney general had one last anecdote. “I was in London, England, talking about the George Floyd case, and somebody asked me, ‘How is Spike Moss doing?'” Ellison said. “That's a true story.” The city doesn't usually name streets after people who are still alive — but the city council made an exception and approved the application submitted by Council Member Jeremiah Ellison.“We were able to get it done for Spike now so he can see it,” said Moss' close friend Tyrone Terrill, president of the African American Leadership Council. Terrill said efforts by Sen. Bobby Champion, DFL-Minneapolis, Council Member Ellison, Mayor Jacob Frey and others made the street renaming possible.Spike Moss Way is located between Newton and Lyndale Avenues along Plymouth Avenue.Moss began his advocacy for civil rights in the 1960s and over the decades has focused on violence prevention, including brokering a truce between gang members in the 1990s. He's pushed successfully for Metro Transit to hire Black bus drivers. “This is a bigger victory for the community than [it] is for Spike,” Terrill said. “What it does say to our young people is we should respect Plymouth Avenue even more now.”The community's youth need to understand Moss' personal sacrifice to serve all people, he said.“When you have these jobs as community leaders, community activists, as nationalists, it takes away from your family, from your wife, from your children,” Terrill said. He credited Moss' wife Sharron.“Many times you should be home, but when somebody calls and says, ‘I need help,' then you go.” Moss told the people gathered Tuesday that love was his guide.“To this community, everything I did for you was love. I love my people. I often say in my speeches, ‘I love my people.' I love you when you're up, I love you when you're down,” Moss said. “I might not love all that you do, but you can damn sure bet I love my people.” 

INTRO2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo.4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy!5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee Herman and Bette Davis too. 'Eccentric, creative and fabulous people'.6mins - Seeing Purple Rain at 14 and getting into fashion. "Prince was always on my mood board."7mins30s - Studying Prince for years as an independent researcher alongside work...'when you do a PhD it's just the beginning of your research.'9mins30s - 'The idea of Prince & Fashion, with a focus on the labour aspect and fan culture as well...'11mins30s - What's going on with the Prince of the late 1970s? Casci unpacks the different sartorial elements. 'Very typical of a young adult finding themselves...through dress.'14mins - Prince's experiments in fashion, thrift stores, borrowing, wearing women's clothing...17mins - 'Becoming Prince': The Beautiful Ones book, and understanding elements of Prince's early imagination and dress-sense. The influence of his parents, musicians in North Minneapolis...and getting dressed to the 9s in the 1970s.22mins - Heroes and influences...23mins - Make Up.26mins - World Building...'in a world called Fantasy'30mins - Prince's female kinship. 'He surrounded himself with incredible women...and loved female energy.' Sly Stone's fashion, and James Brown's performances...expressing sexuality and sensuality. 'He liked the way particular fabrics felt on his body...' How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests!The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder.LINKSPlease follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media.Email me at: bleazas@hotmail.com if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother

"Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" sits down with the iconic Andre Cymone, a luminary in the Minneapolis music scene and the original bassist of Prince's groundbreaking first band. As the closest confidant and best friend of the legendary Prince, Cymone shares intimate insights into their formative years, where they forged a revolutionary sound that would reshape the landscape of popular music in the '80s. Beyond his role as a pioneering musician, Cymone has left an indelible mark as a prolific producer, sculpting hits for luminaries such as Jody Watley, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Adam Ant, and Tom Jones. Our conversation delves into the multifaceted career of this musical virtuoso, exploring the intersections of funk, rock, and soul that define his solo work. With a keen eye on social and political issues, Cymone's solo career emerges as a powerful force, using music as a medium to confront and challenge prevailing racial and political narratives.__________Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.musiciansreveal.com . The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.

I thought it would be interesting to assemble not only Prince's work but also those who worked with him. His first ripple of influence of the Minneapolis sound was of course those artists that grew up with him as he was honing his craft. Those former bandmates wenton to create their own brand of magic which of course influenced others. Even in my own life while managing bands in the late 80's, our number one influence was Prince and all those trying to capture his unique sound. From the songs we covered to the wardrobe we chose, to the swagger we displayed on stage.We all wanted to become a loyal member of his royal family.This episode features, Prince, The Time, Andre Cymone,  Sheila E., Jesse Johnson, Vanity 6, and much more.Let's Go Crazy!PLAYLIST1. LET'S WORK/PRINCE2. WILD & LOOSE/THE TIME3. NASTY GIRL/VANITY 64. SCREAMS OF PASSION/THE FAMILY5. A BROKEN HEART CAN MEND/ALEXANDER O'NEAL6. SEX SHOOTER/APPOLLONIA 67. EVERYBODY DANCE/TAMARA & THE SEEN8. BE YOUR MAN/JESSE JOHNSON9. THE DANCE ELECTRIC/ANDRE CYMONE10. SUGAR WALLS/SHEENA EASTON11. I COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF YOUR MAN/PRINCE12. LOVE ON/SHEILA E.13. STROKE/MAZARATI14. ARE YOU MY BABY/WENDY & LISA15. SHH…. /EVIN CAMPBELL16. IF I WAS YOUR GIRLFRIEND/PRINCE17. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U/THE FAMILY18. NEW POWER GENERATION PART II/PRINCE

"Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" sits down with the iconic Andre Cymone, a luminary in the Minneapolis music scene and the original bassist of Prince's groundbreaking first band. As the closest confidant and best friend of the legendary Prince, Cymone shares intimate insights into their formative years, where they forged a revolutionary sound that would reshape the landscape of popular music in the '80s. Beyond his role as a pioneering musician, Cymone has left an indelible mark as a prolific producer, sculpting hits for luminaries such as Jody Watley, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Adam Ant, and Tom Jones. Our conversation delves into the multifaceted career of this musical virtuoso, exploring the intersections of funk, rock, and soul that define his solo work. With a keen eye on social and political issues, Cymone's solo career emerges as a powerful force, using music as a medium to confront and challenge prevailing racial and political narratives.____________Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.musiciansreveal.com The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.

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Ujamaa Men Antino, Wes, Joe, Ky, Maurice and Monique (ABMS Producer) are joined in-studio by singer/songwriter/producer + co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound, Andre Cymone, for an inspiring conversation on a successful music career that is equal parts social activism. To learn more about Ujamaa Place, go to: https://ujamaaplace.org/ An OMG Studios production. 2023

On episode 172 of the Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast, I discuss the lyrics to “The Dance Electric,” a song that Prince gave his friend and former bandmate, Andre Cymone. This Purple Rain Deluxe inclusion tells us that “it's almost time to go.” Not exactly the uplifting message for a dance track, but is there … Continue reading The Dance Electric: Press Rewind – Prince Lyrics Podcast →

INTRO2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!"4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories.6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes?7mins30s - Prince and his heroes...and a fierce competitive streak.8mins - Memories of the Musicology tour, Sam's favourite shows.10mins - When did you last speak to Prince?11mins - Where were you, when you heard...14mins - View of The Prince Estate and posthumous releases overall17mins - What was it like getting tapes in the post from Prince??17mins30s - Any tracks that you personally heard for the first time that blew you away?19mins - Studio version of Prince & The Band22mins - What's the piece of work that you're proudest of?23mins - The creative process of working with Prince26mins - NPG Ahdio Shows31mins30s - DJing on Twitch: how does it work?33mins - Prince album battles! Lovesexy vs The Black Album...Cindy C vs Alphabet Street??36mins30s - Legacy

INTRO2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West"5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club in Chicago9mins - When did Sam first have contact with Prince? Fans coming together on a 'community project'...and AOL chat rooms.11mins - How long did you think it would last?13mins - Confidentiality and Prince...14mins - Love4OneAnother.com in 1999 and Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic16mins - Prince's legacy in the digital world - one of the first to have his own internet business and music distributing artist17mins - Releasing a 'ton of music in 2001'...'a tremendous explosion of activity for him...' and The Prince Museum online.19mins - If Prince had lived and you had to design a digital presence for him now, what would that be?21mins30s - What was the Prince music you first became aware of, early memories and favourite unreleased recordings...27mins30s - Meeting Prince in person for the first time...30mins - Maintaining professionalism as a fan...32mins - How difficult was it to challenge Prince? Fan websites

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Intro1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually.3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke?5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar tech.6mins20s - One month and a half to come up with a world famous guitar!  9mins30s - Wendy Melvoin's clear body guitar...and the story behind it.12mins - Sam asks Dave how he felt when he first saw Prince play the guitar in the movie...and also when he first saw Prince playing the cloud guitar live.13mins - sitting in on the Purple Rain rehearsals with Prince 'every day was exciting'15mins - going to Paisley Park, and taking part in 'the Celebrations'18mins - How did Dave feel when Prince passed away? "I couldn't say anything, I was just speechless..."21mins - The Prince Estate asking Dave to give up the trademark on his guitar design.25mins - Which Minneapolis musicians did you get to know along the way?26mins30s - Still making the signature White Cloud guitar, and taking orders from around the world.30mins - Meeting other Prince guitar makers, and knowing a network of musicians.33mins - What happened to the original cloud guitars that Dave made?

Intro2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions7mins -  Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an instrument...and a 'sideline for voilin repair-men'11mins - Starting out as a Luthier, working from home...and supporting local bands12mins - Bumping into Prince at the Knut-Kupee music store...'we knew about him for a couple of years before the first album...'13mins - Minneapolis in the late 1970s, black and white musicians playing in different parts of town14mins45s - Auditioning for Prince's early band, Dave shares his memories...trying out at Dell's Tyre Mart19mins - What were musicians wearing in the late 1970? 'A lot of spandex was occuring!' MPLS music scene memories...21mins - An amazing achievement for someone who created an entire scene and became famous throughout the world - Prince putting Minneapolis on the map.24mins - Working in London in his early 20s and working with famous musicians early on in his career (1981-83)26mins - Working with Gary Moore, and a guitar inherited from Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac29mins30s - How did going to London influence your part in Prince's story?31mins - Coming back to MPLS and Prince is achieving a level of fame...and the initial approach from his people. "He wants a guitar, and you're going to make it..."33mins30s - "I was exhilarated rather than nervous..." - making Prince's most iconic guitar having never made one before!36mins - Did you know if the guitar was actually going to be part of the Purple Rain movie??

We recorded 2 episodes of the podcast this week, but WHICH ONE DID WE RECORD FIRST? It was not this one. But that is okay because we put the same effort into everything, and in this episode, we cover the iconic Purple Rain by the legendary multi-instrumentalist & songwriter Prince! We chat about how the movie may or may not hold up, Prince's Iconic SuperBowl performance, living with Andre Cymone in his teen years, and when he changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol. If you would like to donate to the Sandy Cooper-Black recovery fund, check here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/sandy-coopers-fight-for-recovery?qid=fb730d36f4e5657b9d99f5ed25d1d033Welcome to Misfits on Vinyl! A weekly comedy podcast where we review our favorite albums, and discuss the artist's history, cultural events, and everything else that influenced the album!Hosted by Comedian Spencer Streichert & his funny friend Aaron Walsh.Produced by Sam Lindsay.Theme song by The VidosMisfits on Vinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misfitsonvinylpodcast/?hl=en Spencer Streichert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerstreichert/?hl=en Sam Lindsay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandyams/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London.3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it).5mins - "Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered...". And Chance The Rapper winning multiple Grammys from a self-produced tape...missing Prince6mins - Hit n Run part 1: 'A Creative Approach'.7mins30s - Getting commissioned to write the liner notes for The Gold Experience.9mins - A rebirth in the 90s & 'Bud Lite on guitar!' on NBA All Star weekend.13mins - Getting up, then staying up late, to watch Prince play aftershows...17mins - Prince & Madonna on the same stage...and still seeing some of the NPG and The Revolution around town18mins - In admiration of Morris Hayes19mins30s - Going back to Paisley Park...how do you feel about it?21mins - Opinions on the music after 2002...remaining 'an avid listener'. The Current radio show in MPLS.22mins30s - memories of the last show, a Piano & Microphone performance24mins - When Prince passed away...an energy change in Minneapolis: writing an obit 'through the tears'26mins30s - 'I would never write that now...' an open letter to Prince in the media28mins - Playing with local musicians on the night Prince died29mins30s - Jim's view on the music coming out retrospectively & Welcome 2 America32mins30s - 'Context is everything with Prince...', so stay open33mins30s - Favourite live show of the 1980s, and which live DVD should be released?

Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90sIntro2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'?5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital!8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together...11mins - the 90s, the forerunner to everyone having their own radio station...and preserving the legacy13mins - Thoughts on The Rainbow Children, a transitional album and critically renowned live shows15mins - seeing Prince over the years, often until 6am17mins - living your life to the fullest creativity18mins - seeing Prince for the first time in the early 1980s at First Avenue - "they were just badass, oh my God!"21mins - Allen Beaulieu photographer, studio was just up the street from First Avenue...where Target Center is now. Pictures eventually adorned all of Prince's early album covers.22mins30s - What kind of person was Prince? "Really warm and loving...he was know-able, that was my experience."25mins - Playing different styles of music every night at Paisley Park27mins - Jam of the Year tour memories from 1997, followed by an all-night performance... 'it was so good!'29mins - Middle-aged bad-assery at The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and The Superbowl30mins30s - Best guitar solos ever? 'Feathery blues at Glam Slam...'32mins - Carlos Santana, Larry Graham & Prince at the Northrop Auditorium34mins - Larry Graham's influence on Prince: Jim Walsh's view36mins - A fleeting sight of Prince in 2014, 'a deeply spiritual God-loving man'.

Author Neal Karlen, in conversation with Sam Bleazard.Introduction - New York Times, Rolling Stone magazine, author...friend?1-3mins: "Please don't let my scoop go away!" - Memories from another lifetime...and the BBC Omnibus documentary4mins ...time to stop writing - and talking about - Prince, wanting to be a fan again and not a critic...7mins - MPLS, segregation and the 'Minneapolis Sound'9mins30s - Prince as an 11-year-old kid, and a story from one of his substitute teachers11mins30s - Was Prince's life a sad story or a triumphant story of success?13mins30s - 'This Thing Called Life' - were you worried that by being so candid it would create a backlash on the book?17mins - the audiobook, the showman and Prince off the record in the 1980s19mins - small aspects of the real guy being revealed: showing the imperfect human being behind the star.20mins30s - "I Love U..."? And how it feels...22mins30s - Humour in the book and 'The Crusher'!24mins30s - The dilemma of releasing tapes of Prince speaking from the 1980s...'the most compartmentalised person I've ever met'27mins - "Prince who?" - "The real Prince!"29mins - The only person still awake at 4am and happy to shoot the breeze...30mins30s - Different personalities and the blurring between friendship and employment33mins - Not deifying Prince...and his relationship with his mother and father49mins - the last conversation with Prince (3 weeks before his passing)50mins - any things you wished you'd put in the book?

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 3 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.” RECORDED APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 2 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.” RECORDED APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 1 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.” RECORDED APRIL 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

Prince discovered Paul Peterson, aka “St Paul,” at the age of 17. He enlisted him as a keyboard player in “The Time” for the movie “Purple Rain.” Paul took the lead vocalist spot in the Prince produced group “The Family” before becoming a solo artist and scoring hits for MCA and Atlantic Records. St. Paul has recorded, toured or written with Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, Daryl Hall, Prince, George Benson, Oleta Adams, The Corrs, Kenny Loggins, and Morris Day and The Time to name a few. Paul Peterson also leads the band F Deluxe (formerly The Family) and is a member of The Mighty Soulmates with Mic Murphy, Andre Cymone and Gardner Cole. Peterson is also a member of The First Family of Minnesota Music: The Petersons. Interview originally recorded in 2005. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Joe Kelley Radio" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.joekelleyradio.com . The show broadcasts 24 hours/ 7 days a week here, and also, live locally, in Fairfield, CT on WVOF 88.5 FM , on Mondays from 6pm-8pm EST. The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others. Finally, "Joe Kelley Radio" hosts an in-house concert series.

# Jody watley still a thrill# one of the most important female artists over the past 35 years,group member in shalamar # singer, songwriter # songwriters Andre Cymone and Jody watley # respect.# Minneapolis sound --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-maxxx/support

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 228 (Part 2 of 2): Keyboardist, producer and composer Hubert Eaves III, best known as one-half of the popular 1980s dance-R&B-funk duo D-Train, but who has also collaborated with scores of famous funk, R&B and jazz artists.  He teamed up with singing partner James “D-Train” Williams for five albums that included seven Top 40 R&B hits – among them was the No. 1 dance smash, “You're the One for Me,” an all-time club classic. Other notables Eaves has worked with include Mtume, Norman Connors, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Lou Rawls, Andre Cymone, Cheryl Lynn, the Spinners, the Reddings, Force M.D.'s, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Madonna and Aretha Franklin. RECORDED JANUARY 2022 Note: James Mtume passed away days after this interview was conducted; this plays on in his memory. RIP. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music's foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 228 (Part 1 of 2): Keyboardist, producer and composer Hubert Eaves III, best known as one-half of the popular 1980s dance-R&B-funk duo D-Train, but who has also collaborated with scores of famous funk, R&B and jazz artists.  He teamed up with singing partner James “D-Train” Williams for five albums that included seven Top 40 R&B hits – among them was the No. 1 dance smash, “You're the One for Me,” an all-time club classic. Other notables Eaves has worked with include Mtume, Norman Connors, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Lou Rawls, Andre Cymone, Cheryl Lynn, the Spinners, the Reddings, Force M.D.'s, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Madonna and Aretha Franklin. RECORDED JANUARY 2022 Note: James Mtume passed away days after this interview was conducted; this plays on in his memory. RIP. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

INTRO2mins - 'going to concerts all the time' in my teenage years6mins - growing up in a family listening to a diverse and eclectic mix of music9mins - going to the Coliseum to see USC football games10mins30s - memories of the show and lasting impression of Prince that day. 'He blew me away...and definitely captured my imagination'.11mins - a concert that started to 'get a little scary'12mins30s - negative energy as things start being thrown onto the stage14mins - '...the way he was dressed was just too much for The Rolling Stones fans...they weren't ready for it.'16mins - lasting impressions on Prince that evening. 'So dynamic...there was a confidence and stage presence there.'18mins - Prince feeling vital again with 3rd Eye Girl and the Piano & Microphone tour.20mins - Book of Prince fan memories: The Day I Was There. Ricci recalls the Purple Rain tour in 1985 - 'wear something Purple!'25mins - Andre Cymone and the influence of Adam Ant and the New Romantics.26mins - The euphoria of the LA Forum in '85 - 'it was so inspiring, the whole visual of it.'29mins30s - The 1980s - an era of separations, divorces and broken homes...the role Purple Rain the movie played in the teenage psyche.31mins30s - 'A.U.T.O-matic' - Ricci's rock memorabilia story35mins - Furthest lengths / greatest expense to see a show...37mins30s - Feelings on posthumous releases from Prince's vault.38mins30s - any things you'd like to hear in future?40mins - Reflections on the Prince community, and what it all means ultimately. Love 4 One Another...

St. Paul chats with his bandmates, @TheMightySoulmates, Gardner Cole, Andre Cymone and Mic Murphy about the record they record in the summer of '93, and just released last month. https://bit.ly/3a5Mm9h Produced by Davide Raso Video Editing by St. Paul Peterson Social Media by Mary Beth Stevens Running Time 54 minutes   PREVIOUS EPISODES:   Season Two Eric Leeds -https://apple.co/3D14blz Chad Jeffers and Scott Sheriff - https://apple.co/3n0UeQC Tommy Barbarella - https://apple.co/3Gi5642 Cleto Escobedo - https://apple.co/2YILpRu Porter Carroll and Brian Dunne - https://apple.co/39ITqZe Paul Pesco - https://apple.co/3Cad7Fd Joey Finger - https://apple.co/3zBYF84 Ivan Neville - https://apple.co/3iXVNg3 Will Lee - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Barry Lather - https://apple.co/3xT1aSR Quinn Sullivan - https://apple.co/3xPDcbb Sonny Emory - https://apple.co/3wMGxHq Jason Falkner - https://apple.co/3pwODB2 Oliver Leiber - https://apple.co/2RIyxrq Gary Hines - https://apple.co/3tUVvc8 Kat Perkins - https://apple.co/3dXoRls Bryan White - https://apple.co/3mSi9Qw Phil X - https://apple.co/3dimVCl Glen Phillips - https://apple.co/3czlE9H Michael Bland - https://apple.co/3kV9qvJ Jerry Wonda - https://apple.co/3ppJ0ms Kenny Aronoff - https://apple.co/2Lbbkeg Leland Sklar - https://apple.co/2XSl4Nh Jason Scheff - https://apple.co/38iqirS Tower of Power Members Tom, Jerry and Roger: https://apple.co/3mAKZTL   Season One 1st Anniversary Special: https://apple.co/36YdF4n Brian Ray: https://apple.co/3mkW6AN Jarrod Lawson: https://apple.co/2UndicE Steve Goold: https://apple.co/37RmPkd Running Episode: https://apple.co/3k1AbgI fDeluxe/TheFamily: https://apple.co/36fG5ab Andre Cymone: https://apple.co/33zGDo6 Sheila E: https://apple.co/3hPSbK2 The Peterson Family: https://apple.co/3l0nMLc Ramon Yslas: https://apple.co/2PqgnG9 Kat Dyson: https://apple.co/3jnUOnr Cory Wong - https://apple.co/2ZYmuqh Stokley - https://apple.co/3fPrnIm Dave King - https://apple.co/3cKAok1 Donny Osmond - https://apple.co/36ulzAK Ricky Peterson - https://apple.co/3fL35zW Nathan East - https://apple.co/3f5dciG Lenny Castro - https://apple.co/2XvuCPo Vince Wilburn- https://apple.co/2USdDDQ Victor Wooten - https://apple.co/2QnoV1C Ben and Leo Sidran - https://apple.co/2TyBWWR Sinbad - https://apple.co/38B3SQ6 Eric Hutchinson - https://apple.co/37flwrP Debbie Gibson - https://apple.co/2FsVfKG Steve Miller - https://apple.co/2thWVnh St. Paul Peterson -https://apple.co/37qqCkK   MANY BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO AVAILABLE TO OUR PARTNERS AT: www.Patreon.com/MusicOnTheRunPodcast.com

Andre Cymone is an essential part of the story of Minneapolis music, and he continues to tour and release albums, and Andre's story is inextricably linked with the story of Prince and the Minneapolis sound. We took the opportunity to connect partially because it was the 40th anniversary of the release of "Controversy," and also because Andre Cymone is a legend. Around the release of "Controversy," Andre had just left the touring group that Prince had put together. Looking back at that time gives us a fruitful way to understand the relationship between these two Minneapolis icons.

Nothing Compares 2 U is built from two decades of interviews with musicians, lovers, friends and collaborators from Prince's inner circle, including Morris Day, guitarist Wendy Melvoin, fiancée Susannah Melvoin, who also contributed the foreword, manager Alan Leeds, engineer Susan Rogers, girlfriend Jill Jones, childhood friend Andre Cymone, Revolution members Dez Dickerson, BrownMark, and Bobby Z, and many others, who offer unique insights into the mysterious musician. This revelatory book is a deeply personal and candid discussion of who Prince really was emotionally, professionally, and romantically. It tackles subjects never-before-discussed, including Prince's multiple personalities, his romantic relationships, his sex life, his traumatic childhood that propelled him into his music career, his drug use, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the influences behind some of his most unforgettable songs, and songs that have never been released. The book follows the release of Touré's podcast docuseries Who Was Prince?

Nothing Compares 2 U is built from two decades of interviews with musicians, lovers, friends and collaborators from Prince's inner circle, including Morris Day, guitarist Wendy Melvoin, fiancée Susannah Melvoin, who also contributed the foreword, manager Alan Leeds, engineer Susan Rogers, girlfriend Jill Jones, childhood friend Andre Cymone, Revolution members Dez Dickerson, BrownMark, and Bobby Z, and many others, who offer unique insights into the mysterious musician. This revelatory book is a deeply personal and candid discussion of who Prince really was emotionally, professionally, and romantically. It tackles subjects never-before-discussed, including Prince's multiple personalities, his romantic relationships, his sex life, his traumatic childhood that propelled him into his music career, his drug use, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the influences behind some of his most unforgettable songs, and songs that have never been released. The book follows the release of Touré's podcast docuseries Who Was Prince?

Nothing Compares 2 U is built from two decades of interviews with musicians, lovers, friends and collaborators from Prince's inner circle, including Morris Day, guitarist Wendy Melvoin, fiancée Susannah Melvoin, who also contributed the foreword, manager Alan Leeds, engineer Susan Rogers, girlfriend Jill Jones, childhood friend Andre Cymone, Revolution members Dez Dickerson, BrownMark, and Bobby Z, and many others, who offer unique insights into the mysterious musician. This revelatory book is a deeply personal and candid discussion of who Prince really was emotionally, professionally, and romantically. It tackles subjects never-before-discussed, including Prince's multiple personalities, his romantic relationships, his sex life, his traumatic childhood that propelled him into his music career, his drug use, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the influences behind some of his most unforgettable songs, and songs that have never been released. The book follows the release of Touré's podcast docuseries Who Was Prince?

Nothing Compares 2 U is built from two decades of interviews with musicians, lovers, friends and collaborators from Prince's inner circle, including Morris Day, guitarist Wendy Melvoin, fiancée Susannah Melvoin, who also contributed the foreword, manager Alan Leeds, engineer Susan Rogers, girlfriend Jill Jones, childhood friend Andre Cymone, Revolution members Dez Dickerson, BrownMark, and Bobby Z, and many others, who offer unique insights into the mysterious musician. This revelatory book is a deeply personal and candid discussion of who Prince really was emotionally, professionally, and romantically. It tackles subjects never-before-discussed, including Prince's multiple personalities, his romantic relationships, his sex life, his traumatic childhood that propelled him into his music career, his drug use, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the influences behind some of his most unforgettable songs, and songs that have never been released. The book follows the release of Touré's podcast docuseries Who Was Prince?

Prince Rogers Nelson was a musical phenomenon who constantly reinvented himself throughout his long and colorful career, changing his style and even his name to keep his artistic output fresh and funky. Eccentric and flamboyant with an impressive vocal range, Prince influenced many other musicians with his trademark mix of funk, rock and R&B. In addition to his remarkable musical output, Prince helped other performers on their path to stardom, written songs for a variety of artists and even directed (and starred in) his own movies. He produced over 35 albums, including ten that went platinum in a career that spanned 5 decades, with 100m records sold worldwide. Fans around the world mourned his untimely death in 2016 but continue to buy records, books and memorabilia.Paul Sexton is a British journalist and broadcaster who began writing for Record Mirror while still at school. He is a regular writer for the Sunday Times, Billboard, Music Week and more. He's written and produced documentaries for the BBC, Virgin and Emirates. His successful BBC Radio 2 documentary Prince And Me featured contributions from Andre Cymone, Susannah Melvoin, Beverley Knight, Suzanne Vega and more.Purchase a copy through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Treasury-Portrait-Paul-Sexton/dp/1787391647/refSongs Discussed In This Episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yqYivOW3tA5rmpeQAfa1v?si=c9955b36b1344c40The Booked On Rock Website: https://www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent book store here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderThe Booked On Rock Theme Song: “Whoosh” by Crowander [ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander]

Touré Show Ep 32: Andre Cymone-I Grew Up With Prince Original Air date: June 9, 2018 In celebration of our new Prince docuseries Who Was Prince? here's a throwback to our interview with Prince's childhood best friend André Cymone who tells the truth about who Prince was as a teenager. Prince and Andre lived together throughout their teens and they played together for years. Who was young Prince? Andre knows.

Duane Tudahl has spent his career working on TV series, but also producing numerous documentaries and music videos.  He is a writer and researcher, who has contributed many articles for Uptown magazine – the key Prince fanzine – for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003.  In recent years he received praise for his books documenting Prince's studio sessions in the 1980s, which are extensive in their research, and give further insight into one of the most fascinating periods in popular music.A big thank you to all of our listeners around the world who've been tuning in and downloading the show from Paris, to Detroit, from Bombay to Brazil, we really appreciate your support.And our thanks to Gavin Calder for the music on today's show, which features a Quiet Storm remix of True Funk Soldier, from the album Deep Field, by Balveda. Go to the Bandcamp website to hear more.  Please keep clicking on subscribe, leave your reviews and spread the word, whether you're listening on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music, Gaana or Jiosaavn.

Show Highlights6:10- 10:09 - Andre describing what it was like growing up in Minneapolis in the 60's.13:32 – 15:57 - André and Tom Jones17:30 – 18:46- Another Amazing Tom Jones Story21:04 – 26:02- Prince and Andre Meet. 26:29 – 27:03 - Trying to name the Band28:37 – 28:54 - Prince moves in with André 42:04 – 42:38 - They Meet Sheila E44:43 – 45:08-  Prince was booed off stage45:47 – 50:27 - Getting Mobbed in Colorado01:05:27 – 01:06:01 Prince tries to "Fix" Andre hit record.01:07:06 – 01:10:22- Prince shows Andre Sign of the Times first cut

Summary: chapters and themes.PART 31min - Going back to a normal life and the 9-5...and why it was a good thing.4mins30s - My favourite memories of Prince...'he was a whole different person when we played basketball...and he was such a fun person outside of the music'.7mins - The lessons  that Prince taught me, for life in general and for my career.9mins45s - Contact with Prince in later years, and concerns.13mins - Remembering the final conversation, over a meal at Paisley Park.17mins - The Revolution reunions planned over the years and celebrating with fans in Minneapolis.19mins30s - Looking to the future. BrownMark on YouTube.22mins - A place in music history and continuing on the legacy.26mins - Bye for now...and see you in Europe!   

Chapters1min - Meeting Prince for the first time.2mins45s - Minneapolis clubs in the late 1970s.5mins - Sharing the limelight with Prince and being a new face with a fanbase.8mins - Roller skating at the lake with Prince and Vanity.10mins45s - Prince's bass playing and musical influences.15mins30 - Debut gig supporting The Rolling Stones, and Prince regroups.22mins - Life in the Purple Kingdom, the world of fandom and entertaining the people.26mins - Staying up late and burning the creative candle at both ends. 

Saluting Our Culture Unsung" returns for season 11 with a closer look at Morris Day. He joins the ladies of Cafe Mocha to talk about the old days when instruments were live and he, Andre Cymone and Prince were one of the top bands in Minneapolis. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we honor Holly Robinson Peete and Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Virtual Salute Her Awards. RSVP at SaluteHer.com to join us March 21 at 7PM EST. #MorrisDay #SaluteHerAwards #SaluteHer #CreatingALegacy

Funk Music, Funky Vibes. Another Episode Of The Funk Zone as Heard on WGFMRadio.com. On Funky Friday the 13th. Featuring Jams by Funkadelic, Andre Cymone, Prince, Morris Mills, The Internet, Willie Hutch, David Bowie, Saoul, The Brides Of Funkenstien. TP Corleone, Dj Renay and More. Dig It!

Funk Music, Funky Vibes. Another Episode Of The Funk Zone as Heard on WGFMRadio.com. On Funky Friday the 13th. Featuring Jams by Funkadelic, Andre Cymone, Prince, Morris Mills, The Internet, Willie Hutch, David Bowie, Saoul, The Brides Of Funkenstien. TP Corleone, Dj Renay and More. Dig It!

Funk Music, Funky Vibes. Another Episode Of The Funk Zone as Heard on WGFMRadio.com. On Funky Friday the 13th. Featuring Jams by Funkadelic, Andre Cymone, Prince, Morris Mills, The Internet, Willie Hutch, David Bowie, Saoul, The Brides Of Funkenstien. TP Corleone, Dj Renay and More. Dig It!

America is still here, against all odds, so let’s listen to some music. If you’re into “Dance It Down,” then you really have to check out its music video, which is both so squarely 80s but also fairly representative for mid-2000s indie culture. Track listing (and where to buy or stream these tracks):  0:00 Freeez, “IOU” — Apple Music • Spotify 8:12 Mirage, “Woman” — Spotify 13:18 Danny Keith, “Keep On Music” — Apple Music • Spotify 19:45 Nina Pee, “You’re the Sun of My Life” 26:11 Ken Laszlo, “Hey Hey Guy” — Apple Music • Spotify • Amazon 34:51 Russia, “Don’t Stand Under the Window” 38:20 Original, “Where Do You Know” 42:50 Eva Hurychova, “I Want to Be a Robot” 48:52 Mike Mareen, “Love Spy” — Apple Music • Spotify 57:49 Midnight Star, “Operator” — Apple Music • Spotify • Amazon 1:03:00 Andre Cymone, “Kelly’s Eyes” — Apple Music • Spotify • Amazon 1:06:43 Egyptian Lover, “I Cry (Night After Night)” — Apple Music • Spotify 1:13:04 San Giovanni Bassista, “Summer Sweat” — Apple Music • Spotify 1:18:40 Flavia Fortunato, “Casco Blu” — Apple Music 1:22:23 Daniella Poggi, “Cielo” —  1:29:47 The Pool, “Dance It Down” — Apple Music • Spotify • Amazon This whole thing is put together by me, Drew Mackie. Follow me on Twitter. I'm on Instagram too. Also listen to the Spotify playlist that inspired this podcast. If you have a recommendation for a song you think should be played on the show, hit me up on Twitter or leave me a voicemail by calling ‪(970) 823-4726 — or 970 82 DISCO. I may play your recommendation on a future show. Have a look at the official website for fancy people. The art for this podcast was designed by Sarah Wickham, who rocks. Check out her art and also buy her stuff. Subscribe: Mixcloud • iTunes • Stitcher • Libsyn • Google Podcasts  Listen to the Spotify playlist that spawned this podcast.

St. Paul chats with Mpls Sound legend, Andre Cymone. They chat about Prince, health, social activism, and of course music https://bit.ly/2uY7zRd Produced by Davide Raso Running Time 91 minutes  PREVIOUS EPISODES: Sheila E: https://apple.co/3hPSbK2The Peterson Family: https://apple.co/3l0nMLcRamon Yslas: https://apple.co/2PqgnG9Kat Dyson: https://apple.co/3jnUOnrCory Wong - https://apple.co/2ZYmuqhStokley - https://apple.co/3fPrnImDave King - https://apple.co/3cKAok1Donny Osmond - https://apple.co/36ulzAKRicky Peterson - https://apple.co/3fL35zWNathan East - https://apple.co/3f5dciGLenny Castro - https://apple.co/2XvuCPoVince Wilburn- https://apple.co/2USdDDQVictor Wooten - https://apple.co/2QnoV1CBen and Leo Sidran - https://apple.co/2TyBWWRSinbad - https://apple.co/38B3SQ6The Bacon Brothers - https://apple.co/2SgWOB9Eric Hutchinson - https://apple.co/37flwrPDebbie Gibson - https://apple.co/2FsVfKGSteve Miller - https://apple.co/2thWVnhSt. Paul Peterson -https://apple.co/37qqCkK MANY BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO AVAILABLE TO OUR PARTNERS AT: www.Patreon.com/MusicOnTheRunPodcast.com h0gMVnrROsSE4V79kDjG

Artist/singer/producer/musician Andre Cymone joins the Dr. Funk show live to talk about "Our World Is On Fire" and so much more including stories on PRINCE, Rick James, Adam Ant, Elvis Presley and how they funk on the Northside of Minneapolis! Tune in. All purchases from here are donated--- https://andrecymone.bandcamp.com/track/our-world-is-on-fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uS2GuCTIdQ 2 donate 2 the Dr. Funk podcast: https://www.paypal.me/drfunkpodcast

After a week of protest and pain in the Twin Cities after the death of George Floyd, Jay and Jade look at the Minnesota music scene and its calls for institutional change. Also, Andre Cymone reflects on his experiences with racism in Minneapolis when he was growing up with Prince.

Funk Zone Radio as aired on Jan 10 2020. Featuring classics, new school jams and a special Disco/Funk Dj hosted and spun by TP Corleone. Featuring super cuts by D'Angelo, Parlet, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, The Internet, Vanity 6 and More. Enjoy!

Funk Zone Radio as aired on Jan 10 2020. Featuring classics, new school jams and a special Disco/Funk Dj hosted and spun by TP Corleone. Featuring super cuts by D'Angelo, Parlet, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, The Internet, Vanity 6 and More. Enjoy!

Funk Zone Radio as aired on Jan 10 2020. Featuring classics, new school jams and a special Disco/Funk Dj hosted and spun by TP Corleone. Featuring super cuts by D'Angelo, Parlet, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, The Internet, Vanity 6 and More. Enjoy!

  The Old School Rewind Podcast Features Jody Watley his week. Welcome Back Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959 is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and artist whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and has been nominated for three Grammy awards.Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959 is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and artist whose music crosses genres including pop, R&B, jazz, dance, and electronic soul. In 1987, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and has been nominated for three Grammy awards.In 2008, she was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Billboard magazine, and was also prominently featured in the historic black issue of Vogue Italia in 2008. Her early music influences are Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, The Carpenters, Roberta Flack, Prince, Grace Jones and various jazz artists including Nancy Wilson.  In December 2016 Billboard ranked her as the 21st most successful dance artist of all-time. and in 2017 Black Music Honors TV special recognized Watley as Crossover Music Icon Honoree for her groundbreaking achievements and influence. In August 2018 Billboard ranked Jody Watley as one of the top female artists of all-time, at number 53. Jody's Early career1977–1984: Soul Train and ShalamarWatley was born in Chicago, Illinois and made her first stage appearance at 8 years old with family friend and godfather Jackie Wilson. (CLIP JACKIE WILSON) She got her entertainment start on the TV dance show Soul Train at the age of 14. Documented by Ebony magazine in 1977 as a part of "The New Generation," Jody Watley was one of the most popular dancers on the show and recognized as a trendsetter for her style and dance moves. As standouts on the television show, Watley and fellow Soul Train dancer Jeffrey Daniel were selected to join Gary Mumford and become original members of the R&B group Shalamar, which was created by soul trains Don Cornelius. (Mumford was shortly replaced by Gerald Brown, and Brown himself was soon replaced by Howard Hewett as lead vocalist).  So The lineup now in shalamar of Hewett, Watley, and Daniel would be the most successful. Jody Watley remained with Shalamar from 1977 to 1983. In that time, The trio released several albums and scored several hits including the US Top 20 "Dead Giveaway", and the R&B hits "The Second Time Around", "For The Lover In You", and "A Night To Remember". A show exclusively for Shalamar up in a few weeks so I didn't mean to tease you their wit den jammies but few weeks we'll hook up with shalamars music..  after all of this and Because of conflicts within the group, disagreements about the artistic direction of Shalamar with Dick Griffey, and lack of payment from Solar Records, Jody Watley finally leaves the group in 1983, prior to the release of Shalamars "The Look" album. Here we are in post Shalamar mode for Jody watley as she moved to England, and while there, she recorded a guest vocal with British Jamaican roots reggae group Musical Youth for their album, Different Style!.(clip) remember them,  She also recorded with Gary Langan, Anne Dudley and J.J Jeczalik (who later became Art of Noise).(clip)  She had a brief stint with Phonogram Records where two singles were released (in the UK, Europe and Australia – though crucially not America) under the moniker "Jody" (no second name), "Where the Boys Are" and "Girls Night Out". Also during this era, and after departing the group, she took part in Bob Geldof's Band Aid recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas", which included Bono, Boy George, Sting, George Michael, Phil Collins, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Bananarama and other prominent UK artists. After two and a half years in England, Watley returned to America and secured a recording deal with MCA Records, eager to establish her own identity.[29] Her debut solo studio album, titled Jody Watley, was released in March 1987, and she co-wrote six of the album's nine songs. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Watley would say that she wanted to showcase her voice against "really funky hard dance tracks."[29] The album's lead single, "Looking for a New Love", became a hit and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[30] The album peaked at number ten on the US Billboard 200, number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and sold 2 million copies in the United States and a total of 4 million copies worldwide. It produced five uptempo dance and R&B singles that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with three peaking within the top-ten: The first being "Looking for a New Love"  was a #2 hit for Jody and was released in January 1987 as the first single from her debut album. The song became one of the biggest pop and R&B singles of 1987. The single hit number two for four consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1987 and spent four weeks at number-one on the Billboard R&B chart.[1] It is the only single between 1985 and 1990 in the United States to have spent four weeks in the runner-up position and not have reached the number one. The single was kept out of the top spot of the Hot 100 by Cutting Crew's "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" and U2's "With or Without You", and would itself keep Club Nouveau's Hot 100 number-one single "Lean on Me" out of the top spot of the R&B chart. It ranked number 16 on Billboard's year-end chart for 1987. The song also reached number-one on the RPM Singles Chart in Canada. In 1988 the song was nominated for two Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, and Best R&B/Soul Single, Female. She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The single lookin for a new love came about  While listening to a tape of instrumental tracks given to her by producer André Cymone, Watley reflected on a recent sour romantic breakup. Fusing her own feelings of "I'll show you" with the feel of the track, Watley came up with the basic premise of "Looking for a New Love." The released record is the eight-track demo of the song; that way the emotional urgency of Watley's vocal was still intact. One of the song's key phrases became a popular saying: "Hasta la vista, baby." It wound up on innumerable answering machines and was used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day (see Hasta la vista, baby). This is what the kids now days would call a banger. Jody wattle lookin for new love on this weeks old school rewind podcast CLIP Lookin for a new love We are tracking jody watleys hits on the Old School rewind  I'm Aaron from the 35 acres and a microphone podcast farm..  The three most noted singles for jody chart wise were that you just heard lookin for a new love   next up a song called still a thrill got to #56 on the top 100. Higher at the r&b radio stations While the #56 (US chart) peaking "Still a Thrill" didn't necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, it was, however, a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z. There have been CoversFrom Indie Neo-soulsters, Soulscream, on their 2001 album, Prototype @lpha1 2001 Neophunk. Synth-pop artist, Matthew Duffy, covered "Still a Thrill" on his album, Here I Come. Here it is from jody now on the old school rewind podcast. Still a thrill CLIP still a thrill We're messing around in the lab and hookin you up with some jams to hear, and the stories from the singers and songs from the True School Days of Old School and we're featuring jody wattle. Next up for jody was my favorite song I played on KWIN in Stockton back in those days was this one which reached #6. The song "don't you want me.  I can remember like yesterday Christmas of 87 I was doing a lot of filling in for vacationing Dj's and this was actually the footings of Dance and Rhythm music to start taking down the white nature of top 40 radio It was released on August 10, 1987 as the third single from the Jody Watley album. The song was produced by Bernard Edwards of Chic-fame, and written by Franne Golde, David Paul Bryant and Jody herself. "Don't You Want Me" was a huge hit in the United States, reaching position number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one and three on the Dance Club Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, respectively. Watley's previous single, "Still a Thrill," fared well in dance and R&B markets,  but less-so in the mainstream. This is the race thing I bring up a lot on this show. It was a lil too much for the radio.  That was enough  and prompted her label, MCA Records, to go in a more pop-friendly direction. "Don't You Want Me" was one of the biggest crossover singles for the year 1987, reaching the top-ten of the Billboard pop and R&B charts. The single was also popular in nightclubs, reaching the top spot of the Billboard dance chart.Some more chart chatter for you Chart performance"Don't You Want Me" landed in the Top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 the week of October 24, 1987, advancing from number 56 to 40. The single reached number six on December 19, 1987 and remained there for three consecutive weeks. Theres been some Sample usage "Don't You Want Me" sampled extensively on the 49ers' 1990 hit "Don't You Love Me?". Remixed eurodance versions have appeared on the Dancemania series albums, including Dancemania SPEED 2 issued in 1999. So far Jody had me at hello with this one, Don't you want me from me Aaron Goodwin and theeee old school rewind podcast (CLIP)don't you want me  Jody watley featured on this weeks old school rewind. Im Aaron Goodwin thank you for subscribing if your just arriving share to a friend and let em know old school still lives on, here, on one of the only podcast focused on true old school or true school. 82-89. And how it all got on the radio and ending up starting the culture that has enveloped the world..  The next song we'll hit for you is Jodys "Some Kind Of Lover  Her third top 10 pop single from the album, and third number-one of the US dance chart, though the single found huge success in the US, outside the states, the single only reached number 81 on the UK charts. Some Kind of Lover advanced into the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart during the week of February 27, 1988, finally stalling at #10 the week of April 16, 1988. "Some Kind of Lover" kept Watley in the Top 20 of the singles chart for six weeks. The music video premiered in January 1988 and was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, for Best Female Video and Best New Artist in a Video, she also performed "Some Kind of Lover" at the award show that year. (CLIP)some kind of lover I am Aaron Goodwin and by the look of the numbers here I am talking week by week to folks worldwide we have numbers in the thousands subscribed to my podcast the old school rewind. Share subscribe tell a friend. Jody watley's next single is "most of all" released on April 18, 1988 as the fifth and final single from the Jody Watley self titled...   "Most of All" was the least successful of the five singles released from the Jody Watley album. It peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 but did find success on the Dance Club Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, where it reached numbers eight and eleven, respectively. The song was produced by Patrick Leonard and was co-written by Gardner Cole, both of whom had been involved with Madonna's 1986 album, True Blue. The accompanying black and white music video for "Most of All" was directed by famous Hollywood director David Fincher.   David fincher (thinking) where have I heard that name before.. David fincher.  Oh I know do you watch jimmy Fallon, when Nicole Kidman went on and said that she went around Jimmy a couple of times and sort of liked him and Fallon knew nothing of it..  the mutual friend is David finches   that would make sense. I'm pondering out loud sorry. That isn't confirmed either but. I think that was that guys name For me. the songs kept getting better and I thought the melody of most of all and the hook were incredible. This was a real artist.   (CLIP) most of all At the 30th Annual Grammy Awards of 1988, Watley won the award for Best New Artist, and was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. That same year, she also received nominations for four MTV Video Music Awards and three Soul Train Awards.  Heres a note.  After Shalamar she had two singles released under the name of "Jody", without her last name even though adverts in UK pop magazine, Smash Hits, mentioned that she was "Formerly of Shalamar". This "technicality" (no second name), allowed her controversially to be considered a "New Artist" at the Grammy's, beating Breakfast Club, Cutting Crew, Terence Trent D'Arby and Swing Out Sister. Shortly after winning the Grammy, Watley would be featured in Harper's Bazaar magazine photographed by Francesco Scavullo. Things than became "LARGER THAN LIFE" for Jody watley. that is a play on words a bit as it is the name of jody's next album or sophomore effort.  In the spring of 1989, Watley released her second studio album, Larger than Life, co-writing eleven of the album’s twelve songs. The album sold over 4 million copies worldwide, reaching number 16 on the Billboard 200, and produced four singles: "Real Love" (US #2, #1 R&B, #2 Dance, UK #31), a Gold-certificated single and her first Top 40 UK single since "Looking for a New Love" in 1987;  "Friends" featuring Eric B. & Rakim, (US #9, #3 R&B, #7 Dance, UK #21); and "Everything" (US #4, #3 R&B), her first ballad released as a single. The album's fourth and final single, "Precious Love", was a minor hit, peaking at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100.[33] "Friends" is notable for being the first multi-format hit single to include the formula of a pop star featuring a guest rapper with the custom full 16-bar verses and bridge concept, and distinguishable from the rap "Intro" by Melle Mel on Chaka Khan's notable cover of Prince's song "I Feel for You". The successful "Friends" formula would become a mainstay formula in commercial pop music and was added as a category at the Grammy's under Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002. During the summer of 1989, the "Real Love" video, directed by famous Hollywood director David Fincher, was nominated for seven MTV Video Music Awards including Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Dance Video and Best Female Video at the 1989 ceremony. That record was held until Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson's video "Scream" received 11 VMA nominations in 1995. The next year, she was nominated for two Soul Train Awards, an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist, and a Narm Award for Best Selling R&B Female Album. While riding high on her Larger Than Life World Tour, a remix album, titled You Wanna Dance with Me?, was released in October 1989 and achieved Gold status in America. 1989 also saw Watley featured in Harper’s Bazaar "Ten Most Beautiful Women" issue, photographed by Matthew Rolston. That same year Watley appeared on the cover of the Japanese high fashion magazine SPUR for its debut issue.[37] Watley released the million selling "Dance to Fitness" a first for an African-American woman and artist. Tell a friend to share listen and subscribe..  as I play our final track this week on the old school rewind featuring jody watley.   Eric b and rakim.. Jody is so responsible for the rhythm movement. So many firsts what a talent..   CLIP  

“Because of his role in the careers of the Time, Vanity 6 and others, one could be forgiven for thinking that Prince created the Minneapolis R&B/funk scene by himself. In fact, it was thriving locally before it began, and one of the biggest bands was 94 East, named after the interstate that splits Minneapolis in half. ~”How Prince Got his Start with ‘Just Another Sucker’”/DIFFUSER   The band (94 East) was led by Pepe Willie, whose path to pursing his own fame and fortune took a detour to Minneapolis when he married Shauntel Manderville and relocated there. Not long after arriving, Willie worked with his wife’s cousin, Prince and his then band, Grand Central, which included Andre Anderson (now known as Andre Cymone), Linda Anderson, Morris Day and William Doughty (also known as “Hollywood”)– as well as other local musicians during their formative teenage years on the rapidly-florishing local music scene and who later found success in the music business.   As the nephew of Clarence Collins, founder for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers “Little Anthony & The Imperials”, and having grown up in New York City, Pepe Willie learned about the music business as a teenager. Watching his uncle’s gigs, serving as road manager and assisting the acts his uncle played with….. Pepe saw how record companies operated, the way tours were organized and how musicians made their money. He even ran errands for major stars of the day including Dusty Springfield, The Chiffons, The Four Tops, Ray Charles, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and more. It was during this time he spent with rock-and-roll luminaries that Pepe decided to pursue a career in show business. Pepe had also been introduced and had interactions with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, Dionne Warwick, Wayne Newton, Ike and Tina Turner. But, when he saw and met Elvis, Pepe will even tell you that he thought wow, “now that man’s a star. It was a different kind of thing.”   This BROOKYLN-BRED songwriter and producer, who also plays a variety of instruments, wound up dedicated his life not only to writing and creating music, but also helping young artists understand and teach them that the “music business hasn’t changed”. Pepe tells everyone that “the only thing that’s changed is the music. Artists still have to copyright, you have to have that (songwriting) formula, you still need to have publishing and you still have to be part of a performer’s rights organization. You’ve got to be protected out there.”   Did you miss Dianna catching up with PEPE WILLIE for a LIVE PHONE INTERVIEW during RADIO MEMPHIS AROUND THE WORLD? They talked about his life in the business and how setting aside his personal plans for his own band to push for the success of another artist that becomes a legendary icon influenced and shaped Pepe as the mentor his is today. LISTEN NOW.

“Because of his role in the careers of the Time, Vanity 6 and others, one could be forgiven for thinking that Prince created the Minneapolis R&B/funk scene by himself. In fact, it was thriving locally before it began, and one of the biggest bands was 94 East, named after the interstate that splits Minneapolis in half. ~”How Prince Got his Start with ‘Just Another Sucker’”/DIFFUSER   The band, 94 East, was led by Pepe Willie, whose path to pursing his own fame and fortune took a detour to Minneapolis when he married Shauntel Manderville and relocated there. Not long after arriving, Willie worked with his wife's cousin, Prince and his then band, Grand Central, which included Andre Anderson (now known as Andre Cymone), Linda Anderson, Morris Day and William Doughty (also known as "Hollywood")-- as well as other local musicians during their formative teenage years on the rapidly-flourishing local music scene and who later found success in the music business.   As the nephew of Clarence Collins, founder for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers “Little Anthony & The Imperials”, and having grown up in New York City, Pepe Willie learned about the music business as a teenager. Watching his uncle’s gigs, serving as road manager and assisting the acts his uncle played with….. Pepe saw how record companies operated, the way tours were organized and how musicians made their money. He even ran errands for major stars of the day including Dusty Springfield, The Chiffons, The Four Tops, Ray Charles, Diana Ross & The Supremes and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and more. It was during this time he spent with rock-and-roll luminaries that Pepe decided to pursue a career in show business. Pepe had also been introduced and had interactions with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, Dionne Warwick, Wayne Newton, Ike and Tina Turner. But, when he saw and met Elvis, Pepe will even tell you that he thought wow, “now that man's a star. It was a different kind of thing.”   This Brooklyn bred songwriter and producer, who also plays a variety of instruments, wound up dedicated his life not only to writing and creating music, but also helping young artists understand and teach them that the “music business hasn’t changed”. Pepe tells everyone that “the only thing that’s changed is the music. Artists still have to copyright, you have to have that (songwriting) formula, you still need to have publishing and you still have to be part of a performer's rights organization. You've got to be protected out there.”   Did you miss Dianna catching up with Pepe Willie during Radio Memphis Around The World to talk about his life in the business and how setting aside his personal plans for his own band to push for the success of another artist that became a legendary icon influenced and shaped his own career as the mentor his is today?  His story tells artists that they have to respect and learn from the past to move forward.   Listen to part 1 now.  

Phil Horneman presenteert wekelijks zijn favoriete muziek. Swingende soul gegarandeerd! Playlist: Prince - Ethereal Segue (Solo Piano) Prince - Venus De Milo Prince, Andre Cymone & Bobby Z - #7 Madhouse - 17 Prince - Brand New Orleans (Instrumental) Prince - Alphabet St. 94 East ft. Prince - Games (Instrumental) Prince - God (Theme From Purple Rain) Madhouse - Six Sheila E - Shortberry Strawcake Madhouse - 10 And ½ Prince - Groove In C Minor Prince, Andre Cymone & Bobby Z - #2 Prince - It Ain’t Over ‘Till The Fat Lady Sings Kijk voor meer info op https://www.nporadio2.nl/soulenjazz.

The contest winner is announced! Then Josh and Christy get down to business and talk about The Family's self-titled album, Sheila E.'s Romance 1600 and Holly Rock, Andre Cymone's The Dance Electric, and The Bangle's Manic Monday. What comes out on top and what could they live without? Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com

Terrance Terry Jackson takes us back to the Northside of Minneapolis and shares his early memories and childhood stories with Prince, Andre Cymone, Chazz, Morris Day and crew. Whoever said it takes a village ain’t never lied! Beware the cake cutter pick! JOIN OUR PATREON Please help support the site and join the New Podcast Generation, as […]

Terrance Terry Jackson takes us back to the Northside of Minneapolis and shares his early memories and childhood stories with Prince, Andre Cymone, Chazz, Morris Day and crew. Whoever said it takes a village ain’t never lied! Beware the cake cutter pick! JOIN OUR PATREON Please help support the site and join the New Podcast Generation, as […]

Prince’s childhood best friend is here to tell the truth about who Prince was as a teenager. They lived together throughout Prince’s teens. They played together. Who was young Prince? Andre knows. For real Prince fans, this conversation will unlock some things you never knew. Toure Show Ep 32 Andre Cymone—“I Grew Up With Prince” Host & Writer: Toure Producer: Chris Colbert & Matt Ford The House: Cadence 13 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

      EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH #HONEYHUSH PRESENTS #PRINCERADIO  TONIGHT YOU WILL HEAR:   PRINCE JAZZ FUNK SESSIONS 77 Prince on keys/guitar at age 19, with Andre Cymone on bass and Bobby Z (supposedly) on drums, playing 8 impressive fusion jazz funk tracks at Loring Park rehearsal room in 1977 in Minneapolis. NELSON-CYMONE-RIVKIN -PRINCE LORING PARK SESSIONS 77 No copyright infringement intended. All rights by the copyright holders - created for listening purposes.  So, you go to bed with your significant other.  You've been with this person for 8 years, over or under, but it's been a while and you're happy. You wake up the next morning and they are gone. All their clothes are gone, their personal belongings – just vanished in thin air with no clue to where they've been, nothing. Wow what happened? Not even a good bye, but they are scram – Enter Stephanie Beard – HONEY HUSH, she is the cream for your legs, the perfume for your neck and wrists, she is the remedy! 515-605-9376.   Listen or call in on her cue for you to call  Honey Hush!  

http://www.funkatopia.com - Mr. Christopher and Nicky T are caught off guard as Prince's childhood friend Andre Cymone calls into the Purple Primetime show to discuss his new tour and a new funk album in the works. yes!

This week's episode of The GAR! Podcast presents a track-by-track album-by-album discussion of Prince's career from his first album For You through to Controversy, including the self-titled Prince and Dirty Mind, as well as the debut album by The Time and the only album release from Vanity 6. We also talk about the early days of The Revolution, the tours, album art, Billboard charts, covers, radio airplay, record store memories, analog television, Andre Cymone, Ready for the World, Taylor Swift, hackers, and our new Twitter feed. And since it's about Prince, there's a mature content warning on this episode, because yeah, we're going to talk a lot about songs he wrote about vaginas. It is Prince after all. The GAR! Podcast is the Glenn Walker and Ray Cornwall weekly podcast where they talk unrehearsed about whatever happens to come to mind. It's an audio-zine for your mind, a nerd exploration of a nerd world, coming to you from the suburbs of New Jersey and the sunny lakes of Florida via Skype. Links: The Make Mine Magic Podcast Twitter PrinceVault Biff Bam Pop! The Biff Bam Pop! Podcast Network The GAR! Podcast Twitter Glenn's Twitter Ray's Twitter The Adventures of Ray The GAR! Podcast on Pinterest The GAR! Podcast on Instagram The GAR! Podcast on Stitcher The GAR! Podcast on TuneIn Radio The GAR! Podcast on Apple Podcasts The GAR! Podcast Group on Facebook The GAR! Podcast Page on Facebook Contact us directly here.  

On this episode we hear Part 2 of the Docs one on one interview with Andre Cymone. We also discuss the chart position of Purple Rain Deluxe, the Prince Youtube channel, and the upcoming battle of the bands at Paisley Park. Link to Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=I1Ga6KaCnFO_RMouyhEggv0Gcivwjqt7Dujq8pHquk4-r-QRaNJQoaXAVcsPhGAnZZIYx0&country.x=US&locale.x=

On this episode, we interview Andre Cymone redarging his new album 1969 and talk about his career including his time with his friend Prince. To donate to the podcast ,https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=8XP6U5Q9UPEXY&lc=US&item_name=Dr%20Funk%20Podcast¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted

In a time when most of us are carrying around devices in our pockets that can pull up and play just about any song from music history, there is something exhilarating about the fuzzed-out wheel of fortune that is an FM radio dial. To take a break from the constant onslaught of information and decisions and hand the steering wheel over to someone else for a while feels both nostalgic and liberating. Remember when that’s all there was? The sweet static-filled unpredictability of the radio and a stack of carefully chosen records that you listened to over and over and over again?  As soon as the first track begins on this wide-ranging record, that familiar sound emerges like a beacon: the squeal and squalor of a radio dial, tuned by André Cymone himself, inviting us to step back in time. For the next 51 minutes, he’s got this. All we have to do is sit back, open up our minds, and listen.  And back we go, back before André Cymone became a revered studio musician and producer, before he toured the world alongside his best friend; before he had even met Prince and they started playing in their first band together, Grand Central. André is taking us back to 1969, when he was only 11 years old, sifting through his older siblings’ records and listening to their heated discussions about politics. Back to a pivotal moment in U.S. history that was reverberating throughout his neighborhood in North Minneapolis, and an explosive moment in rock music history that shook a young André to the core.   

One of Prince's first bandmates, Andre Cymone talks with The Current in front of Paisley Park on the anniversary of Prince's passing.

One of Prince's first bandmates, Andre Cymone talks with The Current in front of Paisley Park on the anniversary of Prince's passing.

On this episode the Doc talks one on one with Jerome Benton in Part 1 of a two part interview. We also discuss Mayte's LA book signing, Andre Cymone's show in Hollywood, and the latest Prince news.

We welcome to the Groove Studio multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Andre Cymone. Andre was part of the early years with Prince and Pre Revolution iconic band. He joined his touring band as its bassist and remained with Prince until 1981, He

On this episode we discuss the release of Mayte's new book, the 30th anniversary of Sign o' the Times, new additions to the Paisley Park experience, and upcoming shows by Andre Cymone and Princess. We also get a health update from the Doc. www.drfunkenberry.com

On this episode, we talk with Kevin Fleming. Coming straight outta Northside of Minneapolis, Kevin shares his experiences of going to school with an early Prince, living next door to Andre Cymone, becoming vice president of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’s record label Perspective Records. Kevin Fleming’s entertainment business experience is vast and varied. It includes […]

Andre Cymone is a lifelong friend of Prince and one of Prince's first bandmates. In this interview with The Current's Andrea Swensson, Cymone describes: playing at the Revolution's reunion shows at First Avenue; how he and Prince first met and became friends; and the music and events that influenced him and Prince as they were growing up in Minnesota in the 1960s and 70s. Recorded before a live audience at the Minnesota State Fair on Sept. 2, 2016.

Andre Cymone is a lifelong friend of Prince and one of Prince's first bandmates. In this interview with The Current's Andrea Swensson, Cymone describes: playing at the Revolution's reunion shows at First Avenue; how he and Prince first met and became friends; and the music and events that influenced him and Prince as they were growing up in Minnesota in the 1960s and 70s. Recorded before a live audience at the Minnesota State Fair on Sept. 2, 2016.

On this episode of the Prince Podcast, we are joined by Andre Cymone! Andre talks about his new project “Black Man in America“, Prince’s legacy, The Revolution tribute performances and much more! BUCKLE UP!! JOIN OUR PATREON Please help support the site and join the New Podcast Generation, as little as $1/month!  Or make a […]

We chat about The Revolution shows at First Ave., the most pretentious press release ever, the lack of need for additional cancer awareness campaigns and a few other things. Of course, we play some music too, including Andre Cymone, Haley Bonar, Dessa, The Replacements and Duran Duran. Spotify Playlist Direct download of the podcast: Dyslexic … Continue reading Dyslexic Heart Podcast #32

On this archive episode of the podcast the Doctor and cohost Seth Everett talk to Revolution drummer Bobby Z and former Prince band member Andre Cymone. www.drfunkenberry.com

EPISODE 302 WIT ANGEL SESSIONS AND JERRY ROYCE LIVE! Angel Sessions Bio“I’ve always had a love and passion for singing ever since I was a little girl. Touching the lives of others though my music inspirers me to continue my journey for God’s glory until the end.” Angel SessionsThe road to success hasn’t been easy, but after 18 or more years in the music industry, Angel Sessions has proven she is in it to stay. Angel started out early on as an R&B recording artist. Before her first deal with Pittmoble/Ichiban records and Volt Records, Angel was traveling to Guam, performing at the Grammy’s pre party’s in Los Angeles, and performing at the same venue with acts such as The Whispers, H-Town, Tina Marie, James Brown, Eric Benet and many more.She performed also on many local Television stations in the Bay Area and was interviewed on local radio programs shows. Angel Sessions writes all of her own lyrics. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wrote songs of love to my heavenly Father. It was a gift God has given me along with the ability to sing.” Angel began singing in church. She was one of the lead singers that would perform a special song when called on. After years of local performances in the Bay area and the Los Angeles area, Angel was introduced to a producer/songwriter that would take her career to the next level. In 1998 she signed a deal with Pittmoble Records. She released her first album entitled “Introducing Angel”. Her first single release, “She was never her” got radio airplay on over 80 BDS stations and was received well. The buzz about Angel was beginning to spread and many people in the industry was hearing the name, Angel Sessions. Ichiban sold the company in 1999. Angel was introduced to the Vice President of Fantasy Records, Phil Jones.She had already recorded her second album “Love Ride” and at the time was shopping for another deal for her new project. Phil Jones loved the album and it was soon released on December 1999 on Volt Records. The single “Get It Right” from the album was also released to all of the radio stations around the country. A video was also shot for the song. Actor/Director Fred Williamson played Angels’ father in the video. The album was also received well and had a small write up review in the Rolling Stones magazine, and mentioned in the Billboard magazine. Volt Records also signed Lenny Williams, Brenda Holiday, Freda Payne, The Delfonics, and The Dramatics. Each of them did a one album deal, and Angel had the opportunity to record backup vocals on their album, and also duets. She was also introduced to Maurice White, lead singer of Earth Wind and Firer. Angel sing on two on Maurice’s songs that would late be placed on the Stylistics album in 2010 entitled “Painted in the Sky”. Many great producers contribute to the album “Love Ride” such as Claytoven Richardson, Preston Glass, Andre Rivers, Larry Batiste, F.L. Pittman, Andre Cymone, and Tony Camillo. Tony Camillo wrote the song “Inconvenience” on Angel’s album “Love Ride.” It was written for the movie “Held Up” starring Jamie Fox and Nia Long. The original title of the film was titled “Inconvenience” but was soon changed to the titled “Held Up”. However, Angel was invited to the movie premiere to meet Jamie Fox and the cast, and to see the film. In 1999, Angel was introduced to Mary Wilson, formally from the talented and famous girl group, The Supremes. In 2004, Angel traveled around the country singing backup for Mary Wilson. In 2005 Angel released her first gospel recording album on CD Baby. The album entitled “He Loves You” began the new journey in the gospel world of music for Angel Sessions. She audition to open up for Fred Hammond at the San Diego State Fair in 2007 and was later ask to do two shows, performing on two different stages, on that same day of the event. In 2012 Angel release other gospel material. She shot her first two gospel video, “Chasten” and “You Got Him, You Don’t”. Both videos where received well by her fans. Angel released her next video in 2013 entitled “You Can”. In one hour after the release, in went viral to over 9,000 views. Angel released her 7th album “You Send Me Higher’ and EP “If You Love Me” that same year. In 2014 her latest album “Hearts of Broken Love” gain exposure from the fans around the world after the release her single “Get Up” from the album. It was released to radio stations and charted at number 1 for 11 weeks on the National US Charts. “Hearts of Broken Love” also charted on Amazon at number 14 for best Gospel music download.Angel is currently working on a new album entitled “Songs of Comfort” and will released her new single “Jesus is Coming Soon” in February 2015. She is also planning on a tour coming soon. She has been featured in Encore HD Hair Magazine, ArtistsUnited Magazine, Say What News online magazine, and Top Cat online magazine. Angel has also had her songs featured on the Coast 2 Coast mixtape, and was nominated for the Underground Music Awards for most promising female artists and nominated for the ALT Music Entertainment Awards for the best female artist. Angel continues her success with sharing her talent for all of her fans and she is so grateful for the support many of her fans has shown her.

EPISODE 302 WIT ANGEL SESSIONS AND JERRY ROYCE LIVE! Angel Sessions Bio“I’ve always had a love and passion for singing ever since I was a little girl. Touching the lives of others though my music inspirers me to continue my journey for God’s glory until the end.” Angel SessionsThe road to success hasn’t been easy, but after 18 or more years in the music industry, Angel Sessions has proven she is in it to stay. Angel started out early on as an R&B recording artist. Before her first deal with Pittmoble/Ichiban records and Volt Records, Angel was traveling to Guam, performing at the Grammy’s pre party’s in Los Angeles, and performing at the same venue with acts such as The Whispers, H-Town, Tina Marie, James Brown, Eric Benet and many more.She performed also on many local Television stations in the Bay Area and was interviewed on local radio programs shows. Angel Sessions writes all of her own lyrics. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wrote songs of love to my heavenly Father. It was a gift God has given me along with the ability to sing.” Angel began singing in church. She was one of the lead singers that would perform a special song when called on. After years of local performances in the Bay area and the Los Angeles area, Angel was introduced to a producer/songwriter that would take her career to the next level. In 1998 she signed a deal with Pittmoble Records. She released her first album entitled “Introducing Angel”. Her first single release, “She was never her” got radio airplay on over 80 BDS stations and was received well. The buzz about Angel was beginning to spread and many people in the industry was hearing the name, Angel Sessions. Ichiban sold the company in 1999. Angel was introduced to the Vice President of Fantasy Records, Phil Jones.She had already recorded her second album “Love Ride” and at the time was shopping for another deal for her new project. Phil Jones loved the album and it was soon released on December 1999 on Volt Records. The single “Get It Right” from the album was also released to all of the radio stations around the country. A video was also shot for the song. Actor/Director Fred Williamson played Angels’ father in the video. The album was also received well and had a small write up review in the Rolling Stones magazine, and mentioned in the Billboard magazine. Volt Records also signed Lenny Williams, Brenda Holiday, Freda Payne, The Delfonics, and The Dramatics. Each of them did a one album deal, and Angel had the opportunity to record backup vocals on their album, and also duets. She was also introduced to Maurice White, lead singer of Earth Wind and Firer. Angel sing on two on Maurice’s songs that would late be placed on the Stylistics album in 2010 entitled “Painted in the Sky”. Many great producers contribute to the album “Love Ride” such as Claytoven Richardson, Preston Glass, Andre Rivers, Larry Batiste, F.L. Pittman, Andre Cymone, and Tony Camillo. Tony Camillo wrote the song “Inconvenience” on Angel’s album “Love Ride.” It was written for the movie “Held Up” starring Jamie Fox and Nia Long. The original title of the film was titled “Inconvenience” but was soon changed to the titled “Held Up”. However, Angel was invited to the movie premiere to meet Jamie Fox and the cast, and to see the film. In 1999, Angel was introduced to Mary Wilson, formally from the talented and famous girl group, The Supremes. In 2004, Angel traveled around the country singing backup for Mary Wilson. In 2005 Angel released her first gospel recording album on CD Baby. The album entitled “He Loves You” began the new journey in the gospel world of music for Angel Sessions. She audition to open up for Fred Hammond at the San Diego State Fair in 2007 and was later ask to do two shows, performing on two different stages, on that same day of the event. In 2012 Angel release other gospel material. She shot her first two gospel video, “Chasten” and “You Got Him, You Don’t”. Both videos where received well by her fans. Angel released her next video in 2013 entitled “You Can”. In one hour after the release, in went viral to over 9,000 views. Angel released her 7th album “You Send Me Higher’ and EP “If You Love Me” that same year. In 2014 her latest album “Hearts of Broken Love” gain exposure from the fans around the world after the release her single “Get Up” from the album. It was released to radio stations and charted at number 1 for 11 weeks on the National US Charts. “Hearts of Broken Love” also charted on Amazon at number 14 for best Gospel music download.Angel is currently working on a new album entitled “Songs of Comfort” and will released her new single “Jesus is Coming Soon” in February 2015. She is also planning on a tour coming soon. She has been featured in Encore HD Hair Magazine, ArtistsUnited Magazine, Say What News online magazine, and Top Cat online magazine. Angel has also had her songs featured on the Coast 2 Coast mixtape, and was nominated for the Underground Music Awards for most promising female artists and nominated for the ALT Music Entertainment Awards for the best female artist. Angel continues her success with sharing her talent for all of her fans and she is so grateful for the support many of her fans has shown her.

Andre Cymone used to play bass with Prince. It was not just a job. It was an adventure. And it’s what he did. It is not who he was. It’s a lifetime later and with the release of his first collection of music in over 25 years, Andre has something to say. From our conversation, […]

Former Prince bassist Andre Cymone returns to the music industry after a lengthy absence to discuss his new album and plans for a comeback.