Gary Hines (Sounds Of Blackness) on Prince, Jam & Lewis & Minneapolis Music

Legendary Sounds Of Blackness founder and musical director Gary Hines joins Joe Kelley for a powerful conversation about Minneapolis music history, Prince, Paisley Park, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Marvin Gaye, Roger Troutman, and the enduring message behind the Grammy-winning group Sounds Of Blackness.
Gary reflects on:
• Prince opening Paisley Park for Sounds Of Blackness video shoots
• the origins of Sounds Of Blackness in Minneapolis
• working alongside Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• the impact of “Optimistic”
• Marvin Gaye’s influence
• Roger Troutman’s musicianship
• the Minneapolis music scene
• perseverance in the music industry
• faith, positivity, and legacy through music

On air since 1982—long before podcasts existed—Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley continues its deep archive of conversations with legendary artists and music creators.
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