LeRoy Bennett: 'Prince was beyond anybody'

Update: 2020-01-02

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Production/lighting designer LeRoy Bennett began working with Prince in 1980 and continued working with him until 1994. 'I was blessed that I started my life and this career with him,' says Bennett, who has gone on to work with such artists as Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. 'Prince pushed you knowing that you were giving all that you could.' Listen to Andrea Swensson's full conversation with Bennett.

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LeRoy Bennett: 'Prince was beyond anybody'