Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 - Page 13
12. Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson
Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson, a Minneapolis Sound pioneer and founding member of Prince’s band The Time, passed away suddenly Friday at 69, his family confirmed.
A drummer and producer, Johnson helped define the Minneapolis Sound, a fusion of funk, rock, and soul. He was a key figure in The Time, later Morris Day and the Time, and appeared in the 1984 film “Purple Rain.” Johnson also collaborated with Janet Jackson, producing her 1990 hit “Black Cat.”
A devoted family man, Johnson co-founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum to preserve the genre’s legacy. Fans can honor him by supporting the museum.
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