Public funeral and celebration of life events have been announced for Minneapolis Sound pioneer Jellybean Johnson, honoring his legacy on December 20.
Jellybean Johnson
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Jellybean Johnson: A legacy of joy and genius
Jellybean Johnson was thunder on stage and gentle at home, a drummer, guitarist and producer whose joy lit up Minneapolis for decades. Loved ones and musical peers recall his role in shaping the Minneapolis Sound, mentoring “nephews” in the scene and building the Minneapolis Sound Museum to keep the culture alive for the next generation.
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Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis Sound Pioneer and Beloved Mentor, Dies at 69
Jellybean Johnson, a founding architect of the Minneapolis Sound and beloved member of The Time, has died at age 69. His legacy spans iconic hits, groundbreaking guitar and drum work, production credits across pop and R and B, and decades of mentorship that shaped Minnesota’s music community.
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Bernadette Anderson Way: Minneapolis honors influential figure with street renaming
Minneapolis will rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way in honor of the legendary Bernadette Anderson.
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Capri Theatre hosts ‘Tales from the Northside’ fundraiser for Minneapolis Sound Museum
The 2nd Annual Tales from the Northside event featured two panels of Twin Cities musical royalty, including Jellybean Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, and David Eiland.
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The musical journey of Jellybean Johnson
Jellybean Johnson, one of the most influential figures in the Minneapolis Sound.
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‘Tales from the Northside’ to commence Black Music Month
Jellybean Johnson and a star-studded panel will be featured in the second annual event.
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Honoring Prince: community reactions to new street sign and mural
‘Honoring Prince in this way, in the wake of what we have been through, is important for the soul of this city.’
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Pioneer to Minneapolis Sound releases long-awaited solo album
Jellybean Johnson’s debut album ‘Get Experienced’ is a nine-song odyssey that crosses genres and expands on the richness of the Minneapolis Sound.