Steve Parke Reveals Untold Stories from 13 Years Working with Prince | Part 1
11/07/2026 | 43 mins.
Steve Parke spent more than 13 years working alongside Prince as his art director, photographer, designer, and creative collaborator. In this exclusive episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, Steve shares remarkable behind-the-scenes stories from Paisley Park that only someone inside Prince's inner circle could tell. Steve discusses how he first met Prince through Levi Seacer Jr., designing the Graffiti Bridge album cover, creating tour books and stage designs, becoming one of Prince's photographers despite having no digital photography experience, and what it was like collaborating with one of music's greatest creative minds. You'll also hear stories about: Working with Prince for more than 13 years The creation of the Graffiti Bridge artwork Rare Paisley Park memories Prince's creative process and perfectionism Designing iconic tour books and stage productions Photographing Prince behind the scenes The truth behind popular Prince fan myths Personal memories that continue a decade after Prince's passing
If you're a Prince fan or love hearing firsthand stories from the musicians and creatives who helped shape music history, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for exclusive interviews with legendary musicians, producers, engineers, photographers, and the people behind some of the greatest music ever created.
Marva King: Inside Prince's Lotusflow3r Era (2009 Archive)
07/07/2026 | 26 mins.
Originally recorded in 2009, Marva King discusses recording and performing with Prince during the lead-up to Lotusflow3r. She shares stories about Prince's perfectionism, rehearsals, Liv Warfield joining the band, previewing Prince's groundbreaking website, touring with Stevie Wonder, producing her own music, and the release of her album Grown and Sexy.
A fascinating snapshot of Prince's world just before one of his most ambitious releases.
Sam Jennings: Inside Prince's Digital Revolution, NPG Music Club & Designing Musicology
06/07/2026 | 46 mins.
Few people witnessed Prince's digital vision as closely as Sam Jennings. Working with Prince from 1998 through 2007, Sam helped design the official websites, the groundbreaking NPG Music Club, album artwork, tour books, and many of the online experiences that connected Prince directly with fans years before streaming became the norm. Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley talks with Sam about: • Working alongside Prince every day • The creation of the NPG Music Club • Designing Musicology, 3121, and other projects • Prince's vision for the internet and artist independence • Creative challenges behind Paisley Park projects • Stories that reveal how Prince approached design, technology, and innovation This interview offers a fascinating look at one of the most innovative periods of Prince's career from someone who helped build it.
Jesse Johnson (2009 Radio Archive) | Prince, The Time & His Legendary Career
29/06/2026 | 46 mins.
From the Musicians Reveal Radio Archives comes a rediscovered conversation with legendary guitarist Jesse Johnson, originally recorded in 2009. After years of searching, this interview was finally recovered while digitizing decades of cassette archives. Jesse reflects on his remarkable career, his groundbreaking work with The Time, his solo success, and his experiences surrounding Prince and the Minneapolis music scene. Musicians Reveal Radio Archives features restored interviews originally recorded over four decades, preserving the stories of Prince associates, funk legends, and R&B artists. Originally recorded in 2009. Restored and presented by Joe Kelley.
Jazzhole: 32 Years of Music, Stevie Wonder & Moonlight Mile
29/06/2026 | 42 mins.
Jazzhole founders Marlon Saunders and Warren Rosenstein join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss their latest album Moonlight Mile, recording at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio, touring with Stevie Wonder, Randy Brecker, New York's vibrant music scene and the band's remarkable 32-year journey together.
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