"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Gayle Chapman (Prince), Part 1 of 2

Brought to you by Funknstuff.net and hosted by Scott Goldfine - musicologist and author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove.
Featured in Episode 79 (Part 1 of 2; See Part 2 here • "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Ga... ): Keyboardist-guitarist-singer-composer Gayle Chapman, who was among the very first band members Prince auditioned and hired back in 1978, following the release of his debut album, For You. As the only female group member, she toured with Prince into 1980. The band, which was the precursor to The Revolution, also included Andre Cymone, Dez Dickerson, Matt “Dr.” Fink and Bobby Z. These were important foundational years for Prince when he also released his self-titled sophomore album and the sexually charged and controversial Dirty Mind. Notable tracks from the period included “Soft and Wet,” “Just as Long as We’re Together,” “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad,” “I Feel for You,” “Bambi,” “Sexy Dancer,” “Uptown,” “When U Were Mine” and “Head.”
It was performing the final song that led to Chapman leaving the group as she felt uncomfortable with its sexually explicit language and theme. Before that took place, though, the lineup that included Chapman cut an unreleased studio project under the moniker of The Rebels in 1979. Two songs from those sessions were eventually released in re-recorded versions, “You,” by Paula Abdul, and “If I Love U Tonite,” by Mica Paris and later Prince’s wife, Mayte Garcia.
Chapman was replaced in Prince’s lineup by Lisa Coleman and went on to a lifetime mostly outside the mainstream music industry. She did continue writing and teaching music, as well as working with some other artists, and in 2003 released a self-titled, folk music-flavored album.
In this extensive interview, Chapman talks about being chosen by and working with one of the most creative forces music has ever known; stories from the road such as french-kissing on stage, sharing a bill with Rick James and appearing on American Bandstand; how and why she left Prince’s group before he rose to superstardom; what she did in the aftermath; how news of his death impacted her; and her current musical reawakening. So without further adieu, let’s travel back to a hard-to-fathom time when most of the world was still yet unaware of how a diminutive Minneapolis genius would forever change the face of music -- and the classically trained white girl from neighboring Duluth, who would help send him on his way.
RECORDED JANUARY 2019
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[@shannon2me425]

This is such a great interview with Gayle, love it thanks so much

[@TheNotoriousDKE]

I became a prince fan after Gayle left the group, during the revolution era. It was good to see her tell her story.

[@heirling25]

Ms. Chapman comes off as nothing short of articulate, intelligent, and very hip.

[@michaeljacksonearthangel5849]

I don't know what's cooler being in a band with 💜💎Prince💎💜 or going to a McCoy Tyner show with him. L💜ve these Truth in Rhythm episodes, so much fun to hear the stories!

[@sbingham1979]

Fascinating interview -- Gayle Chapman is articulate, humble, has a sense of humor, and is obviously an excellent musician.

[@wisdomseeker3362]

Gayle Chapman is a magnificent woman of intelligence and beauty.

[@NOWtheband]

Great stuff. I loved the little supernatural aspect of it! 🙂

[@ethanthomas68]

Enlightening interview!

[@andraconstantin9459]

What a great interview. Nice to learn about Gayle.

[@garfieldharrison510]

There were no CD's back in 78 Gayle . I love the interview.

[@dynjarren7523]

Wow! This lady is pretty and smart! No wonder Prince put her in his band. He was no fool!

[@joejazz67]

Just stumbled upon your channel and subscribed great interview you were patient and helped guide her through it I know some other interviewers were very impatient with her and just spoke over her and rushed her excellent job and going to purchase your book from amazon.

[@AM-br4ix]

I think your so Gorgeous Gayle! Talented, Beautiful. I believe you got more lovely as you aged!!

[@ikediamond]

I know that experience of having an otherworldly presence speak to me

[@jordymaas565]

Prince knew the best.

[@ccfunk1]

Very good interview.

[@garrisonthad]

Love her voice.

[@gibsoneb3]

Great smile - charming person.

[@marselluswallace6597]

Gayle is still fine.

[@niqulusviii987]

I know right! Something about those Midwest women

[@artofunk]

Thinkin the Same thing! lol 👍🏽

[@garfieldharrison510]

She is still fine. I understand why Prince wanted to make out with her on stage.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

@@niqulusviii987 They're sweet.

[@DonnyNoMarie]

I love Gayle's sense of humor! "I got dressed up... looking like a whore... and went to breakfast." 😂

[@arkantika3927]

Really interesting that Gayle had no problem making out on stage with Prince for extended periods but she wouldnt sing a couple of lines on "Head" . Hmmmm something tells me were not getting the truth of why she left

[@wesleywashington1251]

Wow. She doesn't give a great interview, it's as if she doesn't really want to talk about it. But she did say she was a little jealous. I get that totally. It would've been a trip to see Prince and her kissing onstage during a set or gig, though. Wonder how she felt seeing him with Lisa in a big movie later she could've been in!! Fascinating.

[@natural9747]

🤘🏽👽🏴‍☠️

[@soulkiss1001]

at what time does Gayle explain why she left Princes band and 2 if she doesnt appreciate cold weather why does Gayle not move to a warmer beautiful location?

[@JOUA1400]

..Funky..!!

[@relaxationstation7374]

It would be very interested to know Ms. Chapman's advice to musicians on survival as a musician and I would very much like to know if Ms. Chapman thought that prince was mentally stable. He seems to have suffered from multiple personality disorder to me. I would also be very interested to know if Ms. Chapman ever met Prince's mentor Pepe Willie and how she viewed Prince's meteoric rise to Super Stardom and if she ever heard from him... He always seemed to be totally offended by questions about his past life and past work.

[@scoringpointmusic]

Prince was very stable. He was drug free when I worked with him, and very focused and driven. He was very active in practicing his character representation for his songs and performances. I see this also in his films. I think (and this is just my opinion) that as he was more established in the industry as an Icon and became older, a lot of what he started with changed, mellowed, improved, and got much better as a result. However, in his final years, I think some of the performance demands had caused physical and very painful ailments, which may have been a precursor to the drug use that killed him.

[@julienceaser]

@GT Tg I believe Mizz G is Gayle Chapman...Says...On her web page under her name in fine print at the .. "Music Lessons from Gayle Chapman Known to her friends as "The Fabulous Mizz G" Google is our best friend.. lol gaylechapman.net/lessons.html

[@DejaBluGuitars]

This is not an interview. It's an interrogation. She's obviously trying to open up and show some humor, and there is positively no response from the interviewer. She should have told him to just buy a F-ing book and do his own research...

[@FunknstuffNet]

Nice Monday morning quarterbacking. She was not especially forthcoming with details and a lot of information had to be pulled out of her. Unfortunately that process may end up seeming like an "interrogation." At the end of the day, hopefully viewers get a sense of her and some info that is new or of interest to them.

[@Allen2saint]

@@FunknstuffNet she’s a quiet person. She’s very forthcoming, though. You could upgrade your interviewing skills. It’s your job to draw a person out and help them expand upon the stuff you feel is important.

[@svzoom12]

She compliments him on his questions. Helping her to recall some of her experiences with Prince. Excellent interview sir ☮️

[@cyclesgoff9768]

Like getting interrogated by the FBI., Don’t give up the day job.

[@FunknstuffNet]

Funny

[@soulkiss1001]

@@FunknstuffNet your interviewing is fine;these ingrtes arent thancful you blessed us with a interview with Gail.