
Dez Dickerson
August 7, 1955 (69 years old) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Dez Dickerson is a musician, composer, and actor. He is best known as Prince's first rhythm guitar player from his first tour until the 1999 album and tour. Dickerson appeared in Prince's movie Purple Rain, leading a competing band at the First Avenue club. Retiring from rock music soon after for religious reasons, Dickerson now composes and performs movie soundtracks.
Known For
Credits
- 2011 ยทPrince: A Purple Reignas Self
- 2008 ยทPrince - The Glory Yearsas Self
- 1993 ยทPrince: The Hits Collectionas
- 1983 ยทPrince and the Revolution: The Homecomingas
- 1982 ยทPrince: 1999 Live In Houston 12/29/82as
- 1982 ยทPrince: Capitol Theatreas
- 1981 ยทPrince - Dirty Mind Paris '81as Self
- 1981 ยทPrince - Dirty Mind New York '81as
- 1980 ยทSolid Goldas Self
- 1975 ยทSaturday Night Liveas Self (uncredited)
- 1972 ยทThe Midnight Specialas