Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

In this rare 2014 radio archive interview, Elisa Fiorillo of Prince & The NPG joins Joe Kelley alongside guitarist Tyler Reese to discuss their Dease & Reese project Life In 20, working with Prince, touring, songwriting, Berklee College of Music, Pat Metheny, and balancing life on and off the stage.Elisa shares stories about rehearsing with Prince, performing with Shelby J and Liv Warfield, and the pressures of being part of the NPG, while Tyler discusses his musical journey and guitar influences.Originally aired on Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley.

On air since 1982. Interviewing artists for decades—long before podcasts existed.Legendary wardrobe stylist Abby Franklin joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share unforgettable stories from inside the worlds of Prince, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Drake, Katy Perry, and more.Abby reflects on working alongside Prince for over a decade—from Musicology and One Nite Alone to the legendary 21 Nights in London residency and Welcome 2 America.She shares rare behind-the-scenes stories about:Meeting Prince for the first timeCreating last-minute wardrobe looks under pressurePrince’s creative genius and perfectionismMusicology tour memoriesDressing room culture backstageMichael Jackson rehearsals for This Is ItThe reality of touring lifePaisley Park memories and the vaultOne of the most revealing and entertaining conversations yet on Musicians Reveal.🎙️ Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley On air since 1982.

Before streaming became the standard, Prince was already rethinking how artists connect directly with fans.In this rare archive interview, the designers behind his Lotusflow3r website — Scott Addison Clay and Anthony Malzone — share what it was like working directly with Prince to create one of the most ambitious digital music experiences of its time.Originally recorded in 2009, this conversation explores how the Lotusflow3r platform blended music, storytelling, and interactivity into something far beyond a traditional artist website.They discuss:• How they were personally recruited by Prince • The creative vision behind the “interactive world” concept • Launch night and overwhelming global traffic • The balance between art, technology, and user experience • Prince’s forward-thinking approach to digital music • Early ideas around exclusive content and direct fan accessThis is a fascinating look at an artist who consistently pushed boundaries — not just musically, but technologically.About Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley:On air since 1982 — long before podcasts — Musicians Reveal brings you real conversations with the artists, musicians, and industry voices behind the music.

In this early 2000s radio archive interview, legendary drummer Frankie “Kash” Waddy of Parliament-Funkadelic shares insights into life on the road, the discipline behind the groove, and what it takes to sustain a career at the highest level.A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member with P-Funk, Waddy discusses touring up to 250 days a year, developing his own sound, and stepping into the spotlight with his solo project Kash Up Front.From funk to rock to hip-hop influences, this conversation offers a rare, firsthand look inside the mindset of one of the most respected drummers in the game.