Jellybean Johnson, The Time Drummer, Passes Away
Update: 2025-11-22
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Jellybean Johnson, the renowned drummer and producer, has passed away at 69. Known for his work with Princes band, The Time, Johnson shaped the groups sound and contributed to their first three albums. Beyond The Time, he produced for artists like Alexander ONeal, New Edition, and Cherrelle, and even worked with Janet Jackson. Johnsons legacy extends to his role in preserving the Minneapolis sound, as he founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum in 2022. Tributes pour in, remembering him as a kind, talented, and humorous individual.
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