Steve Parke Shares Untold Prince Stories & His New Photo Book | Part 1

Note: Due to a technical issue, the final portion of this interview is currently being recovered. If we're able to restore it, we'll release it as Part 2 as soon as possible. Steve Parke spent more than 13 years working alongside Prince as his art director, photographer, designer, and creative collaborator. During that time, he helped shape some of Prince's most recognizable visual projects while witnessing unforgettable moments inside Paisley Park. In this exclusive interview, Steve shares behind-the-scenes stories about designing the LoveSexy stage, creating the Graffiti Bridge artwork, photographing Prince, working on tour books, and earning Prince's trust. He also reflects on Prince's creative process, their final conversations, and memories that fans have rarely heard before. If you're a Prince fan or enjoy hearing directly from the people who helped create music history, this conversation offers a unique look behind the scenes. Steve Parker just released an incredible book of his Prince photos called "Prince: Black, White, Color". You can go to https://www.steveparke.com for more info. If you enjoyed this interview, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite Steve Parke story. Thank you for supporting Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, where the stories behind the music come first. 00:00 Preview and Introduction 01:01 Remembering Prince 10 Years Later 02:46 Dreams About Prince 03:39 Steve's Last Contact with Prince 06:48 How Steve First Met Prince 11:08 Designing the LoveSexy Stage 13:27 Prince Bought Steve His First Digital Camera 19:41 Prince Deleted Photos One by One 20:50 Creating the Graffiti Bridge Album Cover 25:24 Favorite Prince Tour Books 30:40 Prince Myths and Fan Rumors 32:37 Photographing Prince Without Makeup 35:56 Why Steve Never Shot Prince Live in Concert 39:08 Prince Called Steve's Name from the Stage 41:34 What It Was Really Like Working with Prince 43:10 Final Thoughts #Prince #SteveParke #PaisleyPark #PrinceInterview #MusiciansReveal