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Jellybean Johnson, Time drummer and producer, dies at 69
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Jellybean Johnson, the pioneering drummer for Prince-affiliated band The Time and a key figure in the Minneapolis Sound, has died at age 69. His passing on November 21, 2025, was confirmed by family, with no cause disclosed. Tributes from collaborators highlight his talent and warmth.