Side Show - Steve Parke 2010 Interview

On this episode of Side Show, we will be airing our full, & unedited, interview with graphic designer, photographer, & artist Steve Parke. Who is Steve Parke? Among other artists, Steve worked for rock star Prince from 1987-2000, his first gig being painting the stage for Prince's "Glam Slam" video (from Lovesexy, 1988).

Steve has photographed the likes of Prince, Chaka Khan, Larry Graham (from Graham Central Station, and Sly & the Family Stone), AC/DC, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, F Deluxe's Paul Peterson & Susannah Melvoin, Wendy & Lisa, Sheila E., Victor Wooten, & even designed & illustrated the CD packaging for Heroes Soundtrack. He's also done work for HBO, Warner Brothers, Discovery Channel, Arista Records, DC/Vertigo Comics, & Tab/McGraw Hill. Steve, and your gracious host, talk about everything from music, to Minneapolis, to how he got started working for one of the most then-mysterious and enigmatic rock stars in the universe, Prince. Steve talks about his design of album covers, photographing people, and the ins-and-outs of working for one of the most unpredictable musicians known. However, Steve's personal, and professional motto has been "Don't Do Typical", which makes working for Prince a near-perfect fit. Or was it?

An edited version of this interview was heard on The Ernest Experience Radio Show back in June, but this is the full and unedited interview. There will be no commercial breaks, nor will we be accepting callers, however you can still listen by phone (347.746.EERS) or by Skype. The show will run over a bit, so if you wish to hear it all LIVE, claim your space on the phone. Otherwise, the complete interview will be in the archived podcast.