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Musicians Reveal

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by Joe Kelley | Musicians Reveal Podcast

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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 (17.2k subscribers, 8.1 Million views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike. 🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley, the show has featured: Rock & Roll Hall of Famers & Grammy winners Larry Graham, Mavis Staples, Patrice Rushen, Victor Wooten, Cyndi Lauper Members of Prince’s Revolution, New Power Generation, The Time, and more Icons from Zapp, Cameo, P-Funk, and beyond 🎶 In 2004, Prince featured Musicians Reveal on his NPG Music Club and invited Joe to premiere his One Nite Alone… box set in 2002—before any other media outlet. New interviews weekly. 🎧 Listen and Watch now and explore music history with the artists who shaped it. 🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley: YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal 🎶 NEW! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a25049 Website (Episodes, Guest Info, and Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8J Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

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Recent Episodes

June 19, 2026

Spellbound | 30 Years of Friendship, Funk & Independent Music

Bobby Moon and Paul Pablo Thomas of Spellbound join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss more than three decades of friendship, music, creativity, and independent artistry.The conversation explores the band's origins, musical influences, songwriting process, live performances, the changing music industry, and their latest release, Life 101.Originally recorded in 2026.

June 16, 2026

Gary Hines (Sounds of Blackness) | Minneapolis Music, Dr. King & Message Music | 2007 Archive

Originally recorded in 2007.Joe Kelley welcomes Gary Hines, founder and leader of Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness.Gary discusses the group's album Kings and Queens: Message Music From The Movement, the lasting influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., attending King's funeral, growing up in Yonkers, New York, and the rich musical history of Minneapolis.The conversation also explores Ann Nesby's role in Sounds of Blackness, community activism through music, legendary Minneapolis clubs, and the mission that has guided Sounds of Blackness for decades.Topics include:<ul><li>Sounds of Blackness</li><li>Kings and Queens</li><li>Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</li><li>Minneapolis music history</li><li>Ann Nesby</li><li>Message music</li><li>Community activism</li><li>Gospel, soul, funk and R&B</li><li>Kirby Puckett</li><li>Minnesota music culture</li></ul> Originally broadcast on WVOF 88.5 FM.

June 14, 2026

Jellybean Johnson on Prince, The Time & the Musicology Tour (2005 Radio Archive)

Originally recorded in 2005, Joe Kelley welcomes legendary drummer, guitarist, producer, and founding member of The Time, Jellybean Johnson.In this rare radio archive, Jellybean reflects on touring with Prince during the Musicology era, the discipline and rehearsal standards that made Prince's bands legendary, the unique artistry of the Minneapolis Sound, and his work with Ronnie Baker Brooks.He also shares stories about Jesse Johnson, Jerome Benton, The Time's live performances, and what it was like returning to arenas packed with 20,000 Prince fans during the Musicology Tour.Topics include:• Prince and the Musicology Tour • The Time's return to the stage • Prince's rehearsal standards • The Minneapolis Sound • Jesse Johnson and The Time • Ronnie Baker Brooks • 777-9311 and live performance • Touring, musicianship, and funk historyMusicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has been documenting music history since 1982 through interviews with legendary musicians, producers, songwriters, and artists from the worlds of funk, R&B, jazz, rock, and pop.

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What is Musicians Reveal?: 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 (17.2k subscribers, 8.1 Million views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike.

🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley, the show has featured:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers & Grammy winners

Larry Graham, Mavis Staples, Patrice Rushen, Victor Wooten, Cyndi Lauper

Members of Prince’s Revolution, New Power Generation, The Time, and more

Icons from Zapp, Cameo, P-Funk, and beyond

🎶 In 2004, Prince featured Musicians Reveal on his NPG Music Club and invited Joe to premiere his One Nite Alone… box set in 2002—before any other media outlet.

New interviews weekly. 🎧 Listen and Watch now and explore music history with the artists who shaped it. 🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley:

YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 NEW! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a25049
Website (Episodes, Guest Info, and Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8J
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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