Today we’re sitting down with Dean Parks: the mastermind behind iconic guitar riffs that have shaped generations. In this interview, Dean takes us on a journey through his illustrious career, sharing captivating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from his time recording with some of the biggest names in the industry: Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Babyface and Toni Braxton to name a few.

GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
Guitars:
James Tyler 335-style Prototype
Custom-Built Dragge Acoustic
Custom-Built Classical Guitar (Made by Earl Prince)

Amps:
Dr.Z Carmen Ghia (Clean Amp)
Guytron GT100 F/V (Dirty Amp)

Table of Contents:
00:00 Dean Plays “Josie” by Steely Dan
01:04 Recording “Josie” with Steely Dan
08:05 The Story Behind “Haitian Divorce” by Steely Dan
15:02 Recording “Deacon Blues” with Steely Dan
17:48 Dean Plays “Deacon Blues” by Steel Dan
18:42 Dean’s Experience Recording Guitar on “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”
21:14 Dean Plays “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”
22:24 Steely Dan’s “First-Call” Guitarist
23:30 Recording Guitar on “Change the World” by Eric Clapton
27:04 Dean Plays “Change the World” by Eric Clapton
29:12 The Story Behind “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton
32:10 Dean Plays “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton
33:26 Dean’s Preferred Pick for Nylon Guitar
35:55 Recording the Dreamworks Intro Guitar Part
36:44 Recording on Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder
38:48 Dean plays “As” by Stevie Wonder
39:46 Recording Guitar on “Inner Visions” by Stevie Wonder
41:13 Dean Explains Iconic Photos from his Career
45:05 Thanks for Watching!

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CREDITS:
Host/Co-Production: Mason Marangella
Interviewee: Dean Parks
Videographer: Ricky Chavez
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Engineering: Dean Parks
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison

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