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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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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‘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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‘Tales of the Northside’ honors Minneapolis Sound and community
In addition to honoring Prince and the other amazing talents that helped pioneer the Minneapolis Sound, ‘Tales from the Northside’ is a benefit to establish a Minneapolis Sound Museum.