Rose Ann Dimalanta RAD on Prince, John Blackwell & the NPG (2007 Radio Archive)

On air since 1982 — long before podcasts existed. In this radio archive from 2007, Joe Kelley speaks with keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, and former Prince & NPG member Rose Ann Dimalanta (RAD). RAD discusses her album East Babe, growing up in the Bay Area funk scene, working alongside Prince, touring internationally, collaborating with John Blackwell, Eric Leeds, David Garibaldi, and other legendary musicians, and what it was like performing Prince classics in front of massive audiences. She also reflects on Prince's musical genius, leadership style, and the lessons she learned from working with one of music's most demanding and talented artists. In this interview: ▪️ Joining Prince's band ▪️ Touring with Prince around the world ▪️ Performing "When Doves Cry" live ▪️ John Blackwell's introduction to Prince ▪️ Prince's leadership and musicianship ▪️ Bay Area funk influences ▪️ Working with Eric Leeds ▪️ Recording East Babe ▪️ Life as an independent artist Rose Ann Dimalanta https://www.roseanndimalanta.com Subscribe for more interviews, radio archives, and music history from the Musicians Reveal archives. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & East Babe 01:32 New Album & Touring Plans 03:10 Bay Area Funk Roots 07:57 Writing "That Ain't No Way" 09:52 Family & Life On The Road 10:30 Joining Prince's Band 11:05 Performing With Prince 12:20 Hong Kong Concert Memories 13:20 Keyboards & Gear 14:40 Touring Band Lineup 15:42 Building The Right Band 17:25 Producing East Babe 19:34 Songwriting Process 21:00 Closing Remarks #Prince #RoseAnnDimalanta #RAD #NPG #JohnBlackwell #EricLeeds #MusiciansReveal