EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 35 MIN
Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton Candy, reflections with us.
from How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson. · host Nik West, Gavin Calder, Sam Bleazard
INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct visual style and being everything that you are...'the class clown' 11mins - is there a separation between superhero bass player Nik West, and Nik West offstage as a mum and an everyday person? 13mins - How did Nik come to meet (and work with) bass hero - and inventor of slap bass - Larry Graham 14mins30s - Recording with Larry Graham 20mins - Career and playing advice from Larry: valuing space in music, being yourself and letting your tribe find you... 24mins - Supporting George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic! 29mins - Creating a career your way and being very independent in the music industry. 30mins - Black Beauty, working with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics and auditioning in the music industry. How Can U Just Leave Me Standing? In Search of Prince... is produced and arranged by Sam J. Bleazard - but couldn't exist without the fabulous contribution from all of our guests! The show also features significant original music compositions from Gavin Calder. LINKS Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like to interact with the show on social media. Email me at: [email protected] if you have any ideas for future episodes, or if you'd like to share any feedback on the show. #prince4ever #love4oneanother
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"Be everything you are!". These are the words Nik West heard from one of her sisters at a crucial stage in her fledgling music career. By embracing her true personality, Nik West has forged a striking identity, both visually and musically. As well as releasing several albums, she's worked several of her musical inspirations including Larry Graham and Prince. She's been touring worldwide on her Cotton Candy tour this year as a young mother, so we were delighted to catch up with her recently.
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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton Candy, reflections with us.
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