Minneapolis Funk All-Stars feat. St. Paul Peterson | Keepin' The Funk Alive

For more than four decades, Joe Kelley has interviewed the musicians behind some of the most influential music ever created. In this special roundtable edition of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, six legendary members of the Minneapolis music community come together to celebrate the legacy, history, and future of the Minneapolis Sound.Joining Joe are St. Paul Peterson, Jerome Benton, Dr. Fink, Elisa Fiorillo, Kirk Johnson, and Jason Peterson DeLaire.Together, they share stories from the road, memories of performing with Prince, reflections on the Minneapolis music scene, favorite cities to play, the enduring influence of the Twin Cities sound, and the mission of the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars to keep that legacy alive for future generations. The group represents artists who helped shape the Minneapolis Sound through their work with Prince, The Time, The Family, the New Power Generation, and countless legendary recordings and tours. In This Episode• The origins and mission of the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Life on the road with Prince and related projects • Favorite cities and audiences around the world • Memories of Jellybean Johnson and the Minneapolis music family • Stories from Paisley Park and Purple Rain-era musicians • The lasting impact of the Minneapolis Sound • Keeping funk, soul, and live musicianship aliveWhether you're a Prince fan, a student of music history, or simply love hearing great stories from legendary musicians, this conversation offers a rare gathering of artists who lived and helped create one of music's most influential scenes.Featured Guests• St. Paul Peterson – The Time, The Family, Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Dr. Fink – Prince & The Revolution, Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Kirk Johnson – Prince & The New Power Generation, Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Elisa Fiorillo – Prince & The New Power Generation, Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Jerome Benton – The Time, The Family, Minneapolis Funk All-Stars • Jason Peterson DeLaire – Minneapolis Funk All-Stars