The Ryan Bethea Show

André Cymone on Life, Prince, Rick James and the Sound That Changed The World

Episode Summary

André Cymone, along with his bandmate and friend Prince, helped change the musical world forever with the forging of the Minneapolis Sound. In this incredible and rare interview André shares his most amazing Prince and Rick James Stories, Why he still faints at the sound of Tom Jones voice, and why he chose a different path. If you love music at all you won't want to miss this.

Episode Notes

Show Highlights

6:10- 10:09 - Andre describing what it was like growing up in Minneapolis in the 60's.

13:32 – 15:57 - André and Tom Jones

17:30 – 18:46- Another Amazing Tom Jones Story

21:04 – 26:02- Prince and Andre Meet. 

26:29 – 27:03 - Trying to name the Band

28:37 – 28:54 - Prince moves in with André 

42:04 – 42:38 - They Meet Sheila E

44:43 – 45:08-  Prince was booed off stage

45:47 – 50:27 - Getting Mobbed in Colorado

01:05:27 – 01:06:01 Prince tries to "Fix" Andre hit record.

01:07:06 – 01:10:22- Prince shows Andre Sign of the Times first cut