Dez Dickerson Interview Part 1

Dez Dickerson, guitarist for Prince, talked with NewsChannel 5 on his time with the legendary musician.

[@thenooriginalname]

Enormous respect for this man, particularly when he says the conversation with Prince, 3 weeks prior to his passing, "will forever remain private." That is loyalty and true friendship. Hard to come by in any circumstance, let alone the entertainment industry.

[@coachrobinson9958]

He is got the aura of a preacher. ;))

[@gypseenomad3956]

@@coachrobinson9958 he left prince to do gospel music. He spoke about sinister elements that prince was into. He stated that the band would watch the 700 club because of what was going on and he told God that he would lip sync. He soon realized that you can't fool God. Just Google Dez Dickerson says you can't fool God. Its very interesting.

[@dominiquejones3805]

​@@coachrobinson9958something about the hair & vest

[@jhabermccain]

His Headband was iconic

[@tomdooley635]

I wonder if he regrets wearing it now... considering how it totally wiped out that area of hair. Oops!

[@tealx8462]

@@tomdooley635 😂😂😂

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Prince and Dez trading guitar solos on all those arena concerts and all those surprised appearances at First Avenue....Man, if I could only get in a time machine to go back to see that....

[@rockeruss555]

Me too! 👍

[@stephaniemartoccio8934]

Right! That would be so awesome!

[@madcurls9655]

I always thought he was the coolest dude in the band.

[@sexobscura]

the coolest dude was Wendy

[@joecruz9877]

Dudes Wendy and Lisa!!

[@neobabyy]

That’s my uncle so I’ll let him know

[@mattparr3038]

Lol forsure.

[@ZumaDogg]

I loved how the band sounded with Dez. He made a difference, for sure.

[@kingsports1113]

Facts n the time ice cream castles album wasn't the same

[@Patriot751]

I must say, every artist connected to Prince, seems so down to Earth, so kind and eloquent. Prince picked awesome musicians and human beings !!

[@dbrown9971]

Mr. Dickerson seems at peace with himself a solid example of how friendships often times evolve.

[@JonahWatkinsOfficial]

"Dez is Awesome (Modernaire) another underrated guitarist"

[@DroneUpp]

Thanks Dez Dickerson for sharing your time with us! If my recollection is correct, you were still with the band in 1982 when they performed at the Norfolk Scope, in Norfolk, VA. I was at that concert and surely enjoyed myself! I was preparing to be deployed to Beirut, Lebanon for an extended time. Again, thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Much r

[@pendensne9309]

Dez held his own. He had a cool subtle but sexy vibe. They were a team of super creative young men stunning the world and pushing each other to greatness. RIP Prince. Keep on making great music Dez.

[@patricklauer3100]

Dez. Your so humble. 100%. I was a kid when you played with brother

[@finch45lear]

Thanks for posting this interview. Dez is a great musician and producer.

[@zoso73]

I can only picture him with a Japanese bandana on his forehead.

[@lytemike38]

yes,,,lol

[@catboyzee]

Often the best recorded solos are the ones done without pretense or thought of what people will think of it. That's why Dez's guitar solo on 'Little Red Corvette' is iconic. He played exactly what the song needed at that given moment, no more no less. #respect

[@dominiquejones3805]

I just hate the things Prince accused the label of doin 2 him he did 2 his artist

[@BarryHawk]

Little Red Corvette solo :it is one of the best guitar solos ever though.

[@beatvampire]

what about with the rest of the instruments included ,I dont think it holds up as well though

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

thanks for the interview dez is a very smart person that knew his craft him and prince were awsome player's they fed of each other take care prince you the music man and always will be the legend

[@chantalcotreb3613]

👋🏼 very happy to listen Dez Dickerson interview . Thans for sharing ❤ LOVE since the beginning with Prince 🎸 🎸 🎸

[@CigaraStCistar]

MY CRUSH DEZ! When I 1st saw THE REVOLUTION, PRINCE was HOT but I had the HOTTS for Dez! Playing...Looks and Vibes. Good I'View, Good Seeing Him.Thanks so much 4 posting.

[@owenrich175]

+CIGARA ST CISTAR lol. Yes Dez was amazing on the guitar, as well possessed an uniquely awesome aura on stage with Prince. He ripped it every time they performed "Do Me Baby" LIVE together. Any guitarist (who loves r&b) would easily confess to say Dez Dickerson was indeed a contribution to the soulful growth of Prince. I'm privileged watching Dez articulate his story in such graceful style. It's to expected of him. They fantastically put Minneapolis on the map.

[@garysmith8073]

Always good to see Dez . God bless him .

[@kellyparks9469]

Love you Dez. I watched you over and over in the Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad video.

[@kellyparks9469]

You are awesome and I appreciate you. Backed up Prince like no other. I thank you kindly for that. ❤

[@purplebutterfly9936]

I WILL FOREVER LOVE MR DEZ♥️♥️ HE PLAYED THE HELL OUT OF THAT GUITAR🤗♥️♥️

[@Mike4metal]

I Always Admired Dez! I was Sad to see Him Leave The Revolution! Still a Fan!✨

[@raydanielz9408]

The guitar intro on "Do Me Baby" live version by Dez is iconic.

[@denisewalsh6586]

Yes..Jan. 1982 performance in Minneapolis.

[@Mintcar923]

Wish The Revolution would have stayed together throughout all the years..

[@Stick3x]

LOVE YOU TO INFINITY DEZ. You are one of the most underrated guitarist. You also did not get credit for many things you wrote and recorded. May all things in nature bless you.

[@fredamallory4204]

Dez Dickerson was always so mysterious to me. His eyes are alluring, but he is and will be one of the Greatest guitarist in America, and Sexy. Continue to be a musical Icon. Many Blessins to you.

[@MrCJHamill]

Great interview. Thanks

[@skygazer6898]

Dez comes across as such lovely, laid back guy. Another very talented musician who contributed to the success of Prince. Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable

[@diedradesso4213]

I ALWAYS ADMIRED DEZ AN AWESOME GUITARIST. PRINCE, DEZ, AND THE BASS PLAYER IN THE SONG, WHY YOU WANT TO TREAT ME SO BAD, WAS MY FAVORITE.

[@MrBighairyass]

Dez is cool...no ego...

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

My man DEZ.

[@williwombat1066]

Great interview…Honest and introspective. Well done.

[@Kayla037]

Prince and Dez Dickerson had the best chemistry, loved them when they performed together, he never got the fame as prince but he is and was a very talented guitarist. Not sure why his song from the purple rain movie did not make it on the soundtrack. RIP to the greatest performer I have ever scene in my life.

[@cree8tive]

+sweetdaddy cooled Agreed. Dez was a bad boy. I saw them WAY back in the day when they were the warm up act for Rick James (1980). There is a dual guitar solo (btwn him and Prince) at the end of Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad that (live) they extend for almost five more minutes of sheer beauty.

[@Kayla037]

Wow, wish I was there, I was only 10 at that time, but I did get a chance to see him when I was 13 in my home town. Saw him two more times at the Forum in Inglewood CA. where the Lakers use to play when Magic was running the show. Something told me to go see him because I did not know how long he would be alive. Teena Marie died at around 53 and I regret never going to see her in concert. I saw Prince in concert about 3 times in Total.. Greatest I ever saw live bar none.

[@ruggid11]

+sweetdaddy coolaid coz it was a prince album the same way the time and appolonia was not on it.

[@Kayla037]

I do believe Sex shooter was a single, Not sure why modinaire wasn't a single.

[@darkknightsds]

Loved their chemistry doing competing solos

[@Annabee399]

Dez Dickerson, this is a genius, musician. When he plays the bass guitar, I am dazed and amazed.

[@debduxbury9842]

Graduated with Dez in 73 from NSP high school! He was fun!😊👍

[@Annabee399]

I had that headband Dez wore with the red heart surrounded with Korean writing in Little Red Corvette video. Great memories.

[@mjg239]

I'm really glad he's not talking to VLADTV, TMZ or some other nonsense channel. This was a very respectful interview.

[@barbarawilliamson136]

Little red corvette was my favorite prince video ever..

[@needahandle]

Use to have a bit of a crush on Dez. They looked and sounded so good together.

[@ruthmakhija7862]

Me too! Loved his sexy self❤💋

[@joecruz9877]

I've been looking for this song since Purple Rain came out!! Thanks!!!

[@sherrywoody2142]

Dez man you are awesome!! ❤ RIP Prince...loved the music❤

[@romelovesdan]

He was heroic as he stood his ground that fateful weekend while playing the opening slot for the Stones at the LA Coliseum in 1981.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Remember seeing the 1999 video on MTV, about 37 yrs ago? Loved that song and then bought the double album....still have it in my collection!

[@Biggdaddychris]

I remember seeing Dez open up for Billy Idol back in ‘84 (rebel yell tour ) at the now defunct pine knob in Michigan and he even came back on stage and jammed with those guys after his set. Great memories that will last forever with me

[@jsamc]

When Prince and Dez strapped on their Telecasters they as the Rolling Stones called it knitted together. They were magic together.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

I just ordered Dez book " My Time with Prince" because it was an AWESOME read.....

[@thepromiseman7745]

I been wanting that book for a long time last Time I seen it was at a book store but they book store is no longer in business

[@pickzkickz]

Still a big fan of Dez....I've been in awe of everyone involved with Prince for decades.

[@aaronflowers8881]

The Modenaire scene in Purple Rain was so cool.

[@johncastro39]

Modernaire is so much fun to play the bass part on a keyboard. I love this song.

[@timmyjones1921]

It's not the amount of time but rather the quality of the music and how fans relate to it , and yes I was a Big Fan .

[@bigsteve1966]

to me Princes first 4 albums up to 1999 was princes best with Dez

[@thepromiseman7745]

That's true

[@Nebula37]

So interesting! Glad to hear Dez Dickerson's take on the Prince era.

[@simonmarshall19]

I saw him in the Purple Rain film

[@alex3373]

Love his music, 1999 is iconic

[@patricklauer3100]

Hi Dez. from No St Paul Mn

[@zoeconnor2482]

I hate interviews when you can't hear the question?

[@rperidot2.046]

Same here bro.

[@GRIPP66]

Me too

[@beatvampire]

I hate statements when you dont get to hear a....

[@southsideman4891]

I heard all the questions, use both headphones and turn your volume up

[@mjg239]

I work in video journalism. This video wasn't necessarily initially designed to be aired in the way you see it presented. Most likely this interview was used with the intention of taking chunks out of it to use on an edited news broadcast.

[@ericbrewer4167]

Great Post......Thanks Dez is such a great guitar player and arranger.

[@andrewliebau3864]

thanks, dez

[@terriepurdy5754]

Good to see you Dez

[@prezshaka]

great share

[@cor2250]

MODERNAIRE 🖤

[@rayiron-ace-1497]

The 80 s. I remember Dez Great band

[@shayemoore]

I love these stories💜

[@starmocha9027]

Nice interview.

[@Annabee399]

Great interview.

[@lincoln3307]

Mountaineer, Mountaineer, I want to be a Mountaineer!

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

Prince was really upset when Dez left he taunted him in the song Extralovable. But Prince, Andre Morris and then Dez were the most important grouping of Chemistry and Talent since the Beatles it's just their history is different but just as significant.

[@skygazer6898]

Free Reign Network I really like the song Extralovable but for the life of me I dont remember anywhere in it that he was taunting Dez? Can you enlight me?

[@joeblack7889]

Yep! He was soooo upset that he put Dez in his movie..

[@jsamc]

Yep that was my favorite Prince band.

[@kingsports1113]

@@skygazer6898 hey Dez do you like my band

[@coolco6159]

Interview with no sound!!! Someone fix it please

[@hotsauce7629]

Good interview.

[@jonathandow684]

From the Prince, Dirty Mind and Controversy albums the underground moved to the pop culture with 1999!

[@Chicago48]

Does anybody know did DEZ co-write with Prince?

[@chermainebigby6539]

LiS Wright yes he did.He and Prince wrote Cool for The Time

[@m.mulaty3262]

Dez wrote the majority of do me baby.

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@m.mulaty3262 Andre cymone wrote Do me baby

[@kingsports1113]

Dez wrote wild n loose cool after hi school

[@Auntkekebaby]

I want to be a Moderniare.

[@kellyd7415]

+Auntkekebaby a modernaire, modernaire (in my singing voice) lol

[@D.Nice..]

+Auntkekebaby When I was a kid i thought he was saying "mountaineer" . :-)

[@MrWARBUCKS24]

+D. Nice I knew I wasn't the only person that thought he was saying mountaineer

[@GRIPP66]

Me too

[@LivingGoldenTravel]

I was an adult and I thought the same thing...

[@dudeseriously57]

Great interview

[@TheMjphoto45]

It would be nice to hear the questions...i had 2 guitar pics of his in Omaha....wish I had them now

[@simonmarshall19]

Dez is the Best !

[@hazynupe87]

I remember him, Kool Dude...

[@patricklauer3100]

Dez Hi from No St. Paul. Mn.

[@Junior-tg4oq]

I like this but i can't hear the questions!!!! Turn up th emic !!

[@nickcanning2782]

You missed out on a question! did he ever become a modernaire?

[@abriana3121]

❤️

[@lorispain-morgan133]

I Loved His Guitar Playing

[@sherrywoody2142]

You are still gorgeous!!❤❤ miss seeing you❤

[@brittdavid8591]

Dez D.

[@StreetJustice77]

The volume got lost in translation?

[@JTThomas82]

They love video games, lol I couldn't see Prince or Dez playing video games. Atari and Colecovision were the shit!

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Prince was a geek. i can see that for sure. i think misty copeland or tamron hall said he would spend time on the internet sharing or creating memes lol. And he created all those characters like spooky electric, etc. those are definitely geek vibes

[@marksnexus]

Dez is cool 😎

[@gwendolyngarner5084]

🎶🎶I want to be a Modernaire🎶🎶🎶💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️😘 🎶🎶😘

[@tommyanakin2601]

Dez is amazing

[@defensegeneral9893]

He said they met at East Carevez, South Dakota, in another interview, he said East Carevez, Iowa. he keep changing states

[@motowninvestor]

He meant CREVICE, like a hole in the wall.

[@GhostRiley8799]

Yea his nice way of saying west bubblef*** lol

[@terrenceyoung8223]

Hes dangerous with an guitar

[@aikinsv]

Just found out that this is not Micki Free, lol. I Micki Free sung this guy's part on the 1999 song.

[@jerryday9838]

Watching you back then you had a very cool look and played that guitar.i would catch myself watching you more than prince

[@tophatjohnny]

Let's Not Forget Romeo!!!!

[@lhdollbaby]

the baddest.... gplayer hair was tight as hell...... the moves wow.....) l had the biggest crush on him......sigh

[@darrint8972]

💜✝️

[@unique74muzik]

Salute!!

[@ClydeW893]

I couldn't listen to this interview over the smoke detector beeping every 10 seconds in the background. My goodness, you couldn't put a battery in it before this?

[@vman4639]

How in the hell do you not mic the interviewer?

[@robertmunoz7543]

Revolution was never the same after departure!🤔 Jman

[@eddiemiller7138]

Most of these Artists wind up in Nashville 🎶...It has Musical & Financial Sustainability.