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The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
As the ‘80s drew to a close, Prince set his sights on completely redefining his look, sound, and band for the new decade. Musicians Michael Bland, Levi Seacer Jr., Rosie Gaines, Tommy Barbarella, and Sonny Thompson explain how Prince assembled the live band.
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Released:
Oct 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (27)
The Story of 1999, Episode 1: My Mind Says Prepare to Fight: The story of 1999 begins with one of the most legendary concert debacles in rock history. When an October 1981 crowd of Rolling Stones fans greeted opener Prince with scorn, it solidified his resolve to forge a new path. Hear the first tracks Prince recorded in that pivotal moment, which are included in the Super Deluxe Edition reissue of 1999, alongside stories from bandmates Dez Dickerson, Lisa Coleman, Dr. Fink and Bobby Z.; engineer Peggy McCreary; journalist Robert Hilburn; and vault archivist Michael Howe. by Prince | Official Podcast