Legendary R&B singer Junior Giscombe joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an intimate and inspiring conversation.Best known for “Mama Used to Say,” Junior reflects on the song’s origin, his vocal style, and important collaborations.Furthermore, he shares stories about working with Monte Moir of The Time and influences like Prince, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder….
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In this high-energy episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, funk innovator RonKat Spearman—the mastermind behind Katdelic and longtime member of George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic—takes us on a wild ride through decades of musical evolution. 🎤 Hear how one fateful encounter with George Clinton changed his life🎸 Get rare behind-the-scenes stories involving Prince, Rick James,…
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Go behind the board with Scottie Baldwin, the legendary front-of-house engineer for Prince, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, in this rare and revealing episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley. Baldwin shares powerful reflections on his work with Prince—especially his belief that Prince’s voice was his most extraordinary instrument. From running sound on the intimate Piano…
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Michael Cooper, iconic lead vocalist of the legendary funk and R&B group Con Funk Shun, joins Joe Kelley for a powerful conversation on Musicians Reveal. Cooper opens up about the emotional moment he experienced watching Silk Sonic perform the timeless hit “Love’s Train,” and how it reaffirmed the lasting impact of his music. He shares…
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Legendary trombonist and Prince collaborator Michael B. Nelson joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share inside stories from the NPG Horns and the making of The Hornheads’ all-horn album Fat Lip. From working with The Purple One to recording the standout track “Chiquita Comb Banana,” Nelson dives into the artistry, discipline, and groove behind…
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From Prince’s Paisley Park to empowering youth through hip-hop and education—David “TC” Ellis shares his incredible journey in this rare 2004 Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley radio interview. Discover how a Minneapolis rap pioneer turned his passion into purpose. 🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley is a podcast featuring legendary and emerging funk, R&B, and…
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Funk legends Lester and Terry Troutman of the iconic group Zapp join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an unforgettable conversation filled with history, heart, and groove. In this revealing episode, the Troutman brothers dive into Zapp’s pioneering sound—from the groundbreaking use of the talk box, popularized by the late Roger Troutman, to their evolution…
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New Orleans funk meets soul royalty in this powerful conversation. Robert Mercurio of Galactic joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to break down their latest album with the legendary Irma Thomas. 🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley is a podcast spotlighting legendary and emerging voices in funk, R&B, and the Prince musical universe. Prince featured…
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Prince’s iconic funk legacy lives on through the voice of Tony M, the trailblazing rapper and frontman of The New Power Generation. In this exclusive Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley interview, Tony M dives deep into the funk, freedom, and fearless creativity that defined his journey alongside Prince. From his early days in Minneapolis and…
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