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How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.Charles 'Chazz' Smith shares memories of High School years in Minneapolis, band battles, talent shows, parental advice and the influence of his cousin Prince growing up.INTRO to Charles1mins30s - Reflections on Lincoln Junior High School, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis2mins - Knocking on local doors in the neighbourhood just to listen3mins - Hanging out in Sonny T's basement, and studying him3mins30s - The MPLS drum beat: did Charles teach Prince? And influences...4mins45s - MPLS fashions for young teens, dressing like Carlos Santana5mins30s - Local schoolfriend Andre, starts out on saxophone, but is asked to play bass...6mins30s...2024-10-2333 min