John Blackwell (musician)
John Blackwell | |
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| Born | September 9, 1973 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2017 (aged 43) Land o' Lakes, Florida, U.S. |
| 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. Later, he was a member of D'Angelo's backing band, The Vanguard.