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Podcast: Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley
Episode: Chris Calzone Reveals How Prince Shaped His Sound (Modern Funk & Minneapolis Influence)
Description: Chris Calzone reveals how discovering Prince’s deeper catalog transformed his approach to bass, groove, and songwriting.A look at how the Minneapolis sound is influencing a new generation of funk artists.Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Chris Calzone joins Joe Kelley to break down the musical DNA behind his sound—blending funk, punk, ska, and synth-driven influences.Inspired by artists like Prince, André Cymone, Larry Graham, and Sly Stone, Calzone shares how digging beyond the hits reshaped his playing and creative direction.In this episode:Discovering Prince’s deeper catalog and its...