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Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

Joe Kelley
Prince
Funk Music
George Clinton
Parliament-Funkadelic
P-Funk
The Time
R&B
New Power Generation
Parliament Funkadelic
Jazz
Funk
New York City
Music Industry
Music Production
Music
Minneapolis Sound
James Brown
Larry Graham
Minneapolis
Slave

Since 1982, Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has spotlighted iconic and rising artists in funk, soul, R&B, and Prince’s musical family. From its roots on NPR affiliate WVOF 88.5 FM to its thriving YouTube channel (19.2k subscribers, 10.2 Million views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike. 🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley,... more

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Marva King returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an extraordinary conversation about Prince, Stevie Wonder, unreleased music, and a remarkable career in soul, funk, and R&B.

The acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and former member of ... more

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Singer-songwriter Andy Allo joins Joe Kelley for a revealing 2013 radio conversation about working with Prince, recording at Paisley Park, and finding her own musical voice.

Andy recalls her early experiences performing with Prince and the New Power... more

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George Duke: Untold Stories of Jef Lee Johnson, Miles Davis & The Cure | 2013 Radio Archive

In this rare February 2013 radio interview, legendary keyboardist, composer, and producer George Duke joins Joe Kelley on The Upper Room with Joe Kelley at W... more

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Slave's legendary funk legacy continues.

Thomas Lockett of the iconic funk and R&B band Slave returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an emotional and revealing conversation about the band's musical history, its unforgettable Dayton, Ohio ho... more

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Andy Allo
Singer-songwriter, musician, actress, and model
Episode: Andy Allo on Prince, Paisley Park & the Making of Superconductor (2013)
George Duke
Keyboardist, composer, producer, songwriter and performer
Episode: George Duke: Untold Stories of Jef Lee Johnson, Miles Davis & The Cure | 2013 Radio Archive
Thomas Lockett
Saxophonist and member of the funk and R&B band Slave
Slave
Episode: Thomas Lockett of Slave: Funk Legacy, the Dayton Reunion & What's Next
Melvin Riley
Musician, frontman of Ready For The World
Episode: Melvin Riley of Ready For The World: No AI, Prince & the Stories Behind the Hits
Philip Lassiter
Filthy Funk, Prince's NPG horn arranger and bandleader
Freelance musician, Filthy Funk
Episode: Philip Lassiter: Prince, Paisley Park, Funk & Finding His Own Sound
Chris Calzone
Musician releasing Midnight Oil; multiple instrument proficiency; solo producer
Independent artist
Episode: Chris Calzone: Burning the Midnight Oil
Kael Mboya
Founding member of Ascendant
Ascendant
Episode: Ascendant: Keeping Real Funk and Soul Alive
Michael Lockett
Founding member of Ascendant
Ascendant
Episode: Ascendant: Keeping Real Funk and Soul Alive
Sandra St. Victor
Incomparable singer, songwriter known for the Family Stand and solo work
Episode: Sandra St. Victor: Prince’s First Call, Chaka Khan & Eleven

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Joe Kelley
Host of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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Andy Allo on Prince, Paisley Park & the Making of Superconductor (2013)
Q: Tell us a little bit about the writing of this song.
Allo explains that “Long Gone” was inspired by listening to James Taylor's “Fire and Rain” at Paisley Park. She and Prince challenged themselves to write a song, collaborated on it, and made it an emotional song about the pain of a relationship ending.
Andy Allo on Prince, Paisley Park & the Making of Superconductor (2013)
Q: What was it like being front and center with two walls of horns blaring on each side of you?
Allo says performing with the NPG Hornz feels like a high-energy party, with the musicians dancing, making faces, and bringing their big personalities to the stage.
Thomas Lockett of Slave: Funk Legacy, the Dayton Reunion & What's Next
Q: What was so influential that you picked up from Stevie, and what kind of a guy was he in the studio?
Lockett says Steve Washington's disciplined approach centered on rehearsing for hours every day and focusing intensely on music, a practice that helped the band deliver highly polished performances.
Thomas Lockett of Slave: Funk Legacy, the Dayton Reunion & What's Next
Q: Can someone detail the specifications of how Mark Adams got that clean growl in his bass lines without it sounding like his strings were buzzing on the neck frets, please?
Lockett says Adams was meticulous about his bass and its upkeep, while the recorded sound also reflected studio work by engineer Jimmy Douglas.
George Duke: Untold Stories of Jef Lee Johnson, Miles Davis & The Cure | 2013 Radio Archive
Q: Do you get involved in the recent NAMM Festival up your way?
Duke says he attended that year after taking a break from the event, and adds that young musicians should develop their own musical identity rather than copy others.

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This show centers on in-depth conversations with iconic and influential figures from funk, soul, R&B, and the Prince–related musical family. Episodes frequently explore career retrospectives, production approaches, and the evolving music industry, often weaving in behind‑the‑scenes stories from Paisley Park, the Minneapolis scene, and independent projects. Listeners get a candid mix of personal anecdotes, technical insight, and historical context about a pivotal era in American modern music, with guests ranging from longtime collaborators and photographers to rising artists and producers. A notable thread is how artists navigate creativity, legacy, and shifts in distribution and media, all framed by a seasoned host with deep connections to ... more

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1. Andy Allo
2. George Duke
3. Thomas Lockett
4. Melvin Riley
5. Philip Lassiter
6. Chris Calzone
7. Kael Mboya
8. Michael Lockett

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