Jellybean Johnson, miembro fundador de la banda de Prince The Time y arquitecto del sonido de Minneapolis, ha fallecido a los 69 años. Jellybean Johnson, founding member of Prince’s band The Time and architect of the Minneapolis Sound, has died at 69.

Garry George Johnson, conocido como Jellybean Johnson, miembro fundador de la banda de Prince The Time y un arquitecto clave del sonido de Minneapolis, ha fallecido a los 69 años. 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. El baterista y guitarrista, que tocó en éxitos como 777-9311 y apareció en "Purple Rain", colaboró con artistas como Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle y Rihanna, y coprodujo Jackson's Black Cat. También fue cofundador del Minneapolis Sound Museum y mentor de 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. Los homenajes de Sheila E., Susannah Melvoin, y otros destacaron su talento, amabilidad e influencia duradera. Tributes from Sheila E., Susannah Melvoin, and others highlighted his talent, kindness, and lasting influence. La causa de muerte no ha sido revelada. The cause of death has not been disclosed.