Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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Ronnie Baker Brooks: Blues in My DNA, Family Legacy & Prince Stories

👉 Watch the full Ronnie Baker Brooks interview on YouTube and subscribe for more exclusive musician stories 🔴 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_czA2VTSzaM Legendary blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a powerful, wide-ranging conversation on legacy, loss, and the healing power of music. A torchbearer of Chicago blues and the…

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Andre Cymone Interview: Prince’s Original Bassist on the Minneapolis Sound & Funk Legacy

  Andre Cymone—renowned bassist, producer, and one of the original architects of the Minneapolis Sound—joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an in-depth conversation on his groundbreaking career, his early days alongside Prince, and his continued influence on funk and R&B. As a founding member of Prince’s first band, Cymone helped shape the genre-defining Minneapolis…

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Chris Jasper – Between the Sheets, Caravan of Love & Isley Brothers Songwriting Secrets

Chris Jasper—Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and principal songwriter behind The Isley Brothers’ most iconic era—joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an in-depth conversation on music, creativity, and legacy. From 1973 to 1983, Jasper helped shape the Isley Brothers’ signature sound, writing classics like “Fight the Power” and…

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Chris Calzone on Prince, Minneapolis Sound & Modern Funk

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Chris Calzone joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss his funk-driven sound, the influence of Prince and the Minneapolis Sound, and the creative process behind his project Let’s Rock. Chris shares how Prince’s deeper catalog shaped his approach to bass, songwriting, and groove, while blending funk, punk, ska, and synth…

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Liv Warfield: Prince, The New Power Generation & Finding Her Own Voice

Liv Warfield, acclaimed soul and funk powerhouse and former member of The New Power Generation, joins Joe Kelley for a revealing conversation on Musicians Reveal. Best known for her work with Prince, Liv shares her journey from a Pentecostal upbringing to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages. She reflects on the creativity, discipline,…

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Michael Bland (Prince & The NPG) – Rare 2001 Interview | Inside the Minneapolis Sound

Michael Bland—powerhouse drummer for Prince and a driving force behind the New Power Generation—joins Joe Kelley in this rare 2001 radio archive interview. In this candid conversation, Bland reflects on: Life and touring with Prince during the NPG era The evolution of the Minneapolis Sound His work beyond Prince, including Sons of Almighty Musicianship, discipline,…

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The Time Band: Prince, Morris Day, Funk, and Sweetwater Masterclass

Legendary Minneapolis funk band The Time Band is in the house! 🎶 Join Jellybean Johnson, Tori Ruffin, Ricky “Freeze” Smith, and special guest Plaid as they sit down with Joe Kelley on the Musicians Reveal Podcast to discuss: -Their upcoming Funk Masterclass at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana -Touring experiences with Morris Day -Their iconic…

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Marshall Charloff on Prince, The Purple Xperience & His Album Next | Musicians Reveal

Marshall Charloff — acclaimed musician, producer, and frontman of The Purple Xperience — joins Joe Kelley on Musicians Reveal for an in-depth conversation about music, legacy, and artistic authenticity. From his first encounter with Prince to leading one of the most respected and musically faithful Prince tribute bands in the world, Charloff shares how those…

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Taja Sevelle on Prince, Funk & Detroit’s $10 Billion Music Renaissance | Musicians Reveal

Taja Sevelle, acclaimed singer-songwriter and Detroit native, joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to explore the extraordinary resurgence of her hometown’s music scene. Having recently returned from New York City, Sevelle shares her firsthand perspective on the city’s revitalization—bolstered by over $10 billion in investment, a transformation unmatched since the mid-20th century. She reflects on…

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Brown Mark on Prince, The Revolution & New Album 41st and Park

Brown Mark Interview: Prince & The Revolution Bassist on 41st and Park Legendary bassist Brown Mark joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share behind-the-scenes stories of life with Prince, the Minneapolis Sound, and his forthcoming album 41st and Park. Brown Mark, the legendary bassist of Prince & The Revolution, joins Musicians Reveal with Joe…

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