33 min listen
The Story of 1999, Episode 3: The Idolmaker
The Story of 1999, Episode 3: The Idolmaker
ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
With reams of material created over the winter of 1981-1982, Prince turned his attention toward refining his emerging double album and shaping the look and sound of protégés The Time and Vanity 6. Inspired by a 1980 movie called The Idolmaker, Prince aspired to create not just an album but a musical movement. Host Andrea Swensson interviews Dez Dickerson, Duane Tudahl, Jellybean Johnson, Brenda Bennett, Bobby Z, and Lisa Coleman.
Released:
Dec 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (27)
The Story of 1999, Episode 2: Rearrange: As Prince pulled away from the spotlight in the winter of 1981-1982, his creative drive began whirring faster than ever. Hear some of the never-before-released material recorded by Prince during this prolific era, alongside stories about his two early '80s workspaces: his home studio on Lake Riley in Chanhassen, Minnesota; and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. Host Andrea Swensson interviews Bobby Z., Lisa Coleman, Duane Tudahl, and Peggy McCreary. by Prince | Official Podcast