Prince’s Band: Fines, Fear and a Guitar Lesson that Lasted a Lifetime
TL;DR
Guitarist Mike Scott recalls Prince’s relentless, often punishing leadership—from fines for missteps to demanding precision—while also sharing moments of mentorship that helped him become a sharper, more arena-ready guitarist.
- “He said, ‘You’ll never get to take that guitar solo again.’” Inside Prince’s band: fines, fear and one incredible guitar lesson GuitarPlayer.com
- An inside look at Paisley Park, 10 years after Prince died there Star Tribune
- In Minneapolis, Following Prince’s ‘Purple Trail’ The New York Times
- How working for Prince shaped one former bodyguard’s life and career MPR News
- 10 years later, our Prince superfan shares his Prince Pilgrimage Bergen Record
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