Episode 38 Matt Fink: Formerly known as “Dr. Fink” with Prince and The Revolution as well as NPG

The legacy that Prince brought to the world of music is ever-enduring, but he couldn’t do it alone. Matt Fink, or Dr. Fink as he is known by fans, was one of those who helped Prince bring his music to the masses. Listen as Andy and Matt chat about the Prince years and the impact they had on Matt’s career.    Matt joined Prince’s band in 1978 and subsequently performed with him on world tours, recorded with him, and co-wrote some pivotal songs. He’s digging deep into his experiences including sharing details of his audition and how he found out he got the job to perform with Prince.  He also walks us through the craziness that was filming Purple Rain and what it was like performing on the subsequent tour. They really were memories to last a lifetime. Plus, he shares his experience playing in the after-parties with other big name artists of the times.  Later, Matt went on to help open a studio facility and began working with other big name artists through production and engineering. He’s now working with V-Media Entertainment as the Director of Catalogue and Licensing and lends his expertise as a staff producer and engineer.    Matt has truly built a legacy out of his musical talent and production. This conversation was raw and honest and highlights some of the glory days of music. Listen in to learn all about Prince and The Revolution, NPG, and how those experiences have colored the industry ever since.   Show Highlights:   [00:10] Learn more about Matt Fink and his time with Prince.  [01:33] Listen as Andy shares a story about Jeff Victor and Matt.  [02:44] Matt shares his early days of learning music.  [05:17] He recalls his first exposure to Prince.  [07:18] What was the audition process like?  [10:31] Learn about the details of being on stage with Prince.  [13:23] How he became Dr. Fink and what it was like filming Purple Rain.  [15:01] Matt shares stories about the craziness of the Purple Rain tour.  [16:33] What was it like to completely change creative direction with Sign O’ The Times.  [19:17] Why the production rehearsals of the live tours were so detailed. [21:56] Hear Matt’s experience performing in the after-shows.  [25:40] Matt’s thoughts on various Prince songs.  [28:51] Learn more about the songs Matt has co-writing credits on.  [29:29] The highlights of his time after Prince.  [33:41] Andy and Matt dig into more details on the Prince Vault.    LINKS & RESOURCES   Matt Fink: https://www.vmedia.com/  Matt on Instagram   Artists on the V-Records label: Niko Brim, Lil Crush, MJ Songstress, MVXMILLI, Julian King, Kev Rogers, Klassik Poet, Angie Rose   Mentioned in this Episode:  Episode 35 LeRoy Bennett: World Renown Live Concert Production & Lighting Designer   Episode 34 Jeff Victor: Keyboards, Composition, and Unbounded Creativity   Episode 19 Scottie Baldwin: Award-Winning FOH Sound Engineer for Prince And Other Superstars   Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram   The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection.   Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment    Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz