Walter Chancellor Jr Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction recognizes 62 years of dedication to the saxophone, from Des Moines beginnings to a lasting Minneapolis music legacy.
Black musicians
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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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From ‘hillbilly’ to Beyoncé: The complicated history of race and authenticity in country music
Beyonce’s foray into country arrives at a time when more and more Black musicians are charting country hits.