"During soundchecks, the renowned session guitarist Mike Scott recounts Prince's constant criticism, likening his touches on the pedals to squashing insects with no regard for the target."
In an intriguing tale shared on the 100 Guitarists podcast, hit-making guitarist Mike Scott recounted his unexpected encounter with music legend Prince. Scott, who hails from D.C. but moved to Minneapolis, found himself working alongside Prince as part of the New Power Generation.
One day, while Scott was away, Prince was playing through his guitar equipment. Scott walked in on the scene, causing Prince to get upset. Prince was known for his cautiousness, and he was particularly protective of his pedals. He reportedly said to Scott, "You step you step on my pedals like you're killing cockroaches or something."
Despite the initial misunderstanding, Scott was sometimes asked by Prince to check his guitar for soundcheck. This close relationship extended beyond music, as Prince even hired Scott's wife, Rachel Scott, a producer at MTV, to do a multi-camera shoot of his band, 3rdeyegirl.
Interestingly, Prince was playing Mike Scott's guitar equipment during a newspaper report shown, but the specific instrument he played is not detailed in the available search results. Scott suspects that Prince tried out his rig at night when the band's gear was left.
The story doesn't end there. Spike Lee, the renowned filmmaker, also had a connection with Prince. He asked Prince for one of his signature guitars, but no further details about the outcome of this request were provided. It seems that Spike Lee did not expect the outcome of his request, suggesting a level of exclusivity surrounding Prince's equipment.
Mike Scott's tenure with Prince at Paisley Park was a coveted gig in the music industry. During one rehearsal, Prince was playing through Mike Scott's amp. If Scott had lived at Paisley Park, he would have had even more opportunities to try Prince's rig at night.
This anecdote is just one example of the unique experiences Mike Scott had while working with some of the biggest names in music, including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, and Gladys Knight. His story serves as a reminder of the close-knit and sometimes unpredictable world of music collaboration.
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