Morris Hayes, Prince / New Power Generation (Part 2)

We catch up with Morris Hayes to talk about his incredible career to date, including not only his amazing time with Prince, but his diverse production career and great insights on touring and playing. In this second instalment (Part 1 is here) we cover some iconic Prince gigs, a train wreck story that will turn your blood to ice water, hanging with Herbie Hancock and a great deal more. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Maintaining a long term successful musical relationship with Prince Recollection on the 2007 Superbowl performance and playing in the rain with a keyboard rig Check out the 2007 Superbowl Performance for yourself MD’ing the Prince Tribute  Continuing NPG after Prince’s death When Alicia Keys sits next to you on a piano stool Hanging with Herbie Hancock An emotional moment with Stevie Wonder in lead up to the Prince tribute concert Morris with Kanye West and Prince in Sweden Morris with Bono and Prince – The Cross Morris’ two great train wreck stories 3 Chains O’ Gold Morris and Prince on Letterman – Dolphin How to create great brass sounds on a synth (thanks to Frank, Niagara Falls, NY for the question) Morris Master Class in Keyboard Magazine (thanks to Walter from Guatemala City, Guatamala for the comment) Desert Island Discs: Sign ‘O’ The Times – Prince, Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, Innervisions – Stevie Wonder, Double Vision – Bob James and David Sanborn, Raise! – Earth, Wind and Fire. Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds.