Micki Free on Meeting Prince, Joining Shalamar, Looking Like a Girl

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Legendary guitarist, Micki Free shares his upbringing living in Germany before ultimately getting discovered by Gene Simmons of KISS. In this exclusive interview, Micki tells us how Simmons introduced him to—then girlfriend—Diana Ross, who was looking for a Prince-esque artist to sign in 1980. Eventually, Micki began touring with Ross and was later convinced by Simmons to join the group Shalamar. Shortly after, he tells us, Prince became interested in him joining his band Mazarati, however, he wasn’t allowed out of his contract with Shalamar for the big move.

As Micki explains emulating his “androgynous” look from Jimi Hendrix, he also discusses what actually happened the night he was escorted out of Prince’s party after nabbing too much attention from the ladies.

Watch the full interview above.

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