Jellybean Johnson, membro fundador da banda de Prince, The Time e arquiteto do Minneapolis Sound, morreu aos 69 anos. Jellybean Johnson, founding member of Prince’s band The Time and architect of the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69.

Garry George Johnson, conhecido como Jellybean Johnson, membro fundador da banda de Prince, The Time, e arquiteto-chave do Minneapolis Sound, morreu aos 69 anos. Garry George Johnson, known as Jellybean Johnson, a founding member of Prince’s band The Time and a key architect of the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69. O baterista e guitarrista, que tocou em hits como "777-9311" e apareceu em "Purple Rain", colaborou com artistas como Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle e Rihanna, e co-produziu "Black Cat" de Jackson. Ele também co-fundou o Minneapolis Sound Museum e mentorou músicos emergentes. The drummer and guitarist, who played on hits like “777-9311” and appeared in "Purple Rain", collaborated with artists including Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, and Rihanna, and co-produced Jackson’s “Black Cat.” He also co-founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum and mentored emerging musicians. Homenagens de Sheila E., Susannah Melvoin e outros destacaram seu talento, bondade e influência duradoura. Tributes from Sheila E., Susannah Melvoin, and others highlighted his talent, kindness, and lasting influence. A causa da morte não foi revelada. The cause of death has not been disclosed.