John Blackwell | |
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Born | Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | September 9, 1973
Died | July 4, 2017 Land o' Lakes, Florida, U.S. | (aged 43)
Genres | R&B, pop, funk, jazz fusion, jazz |
Occupation | Drummer |
Instrument | Drums |
Years active | 1995–2017 |
John Blackwell Jr. (September 9, 1973 – July 4, 2017) was an American contemporary R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and pop drummer, best known for his work with Prince.[1] Later, he was a member of D'Angelo's backing band, The Vanguard.