Jellybean Johnson

Garry George "Jellybean" Johnson (born November 19, 1956), is an American drummer, guitarist, songwriter, producer and musician based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] A member and drummer of the band named The Time[2] who worked along with famed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, he went on to help record several songs with other artists including Alexander O'Neal, Cherrelle and most notably with Janet Jackson. In 1990, the two co-produced Jackson's #1 single, "Black Cat."

Jellybean Johnson
Background information
Birth nameGarry George Johnson
Born (1956-11-19) November 19, 1956
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Drummer
  • guitarist
Instruments
  • Drums
  • guitar
Years active1981–present
Labels
Associated acts

Biography

After the breakup of The Time, drummer and percussionist Jellybean Johnson decided to work as a producer, musician, and songwriter throughout his career. He became a long-time associate of Flyte Tyme productions. His first session job was being a musician for Alexander O'Neal's #11 R&B hit "Innocent" (produced by The Time bandmates Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis). On this track, he was not only the drummer, but also delivered the guitar solos for the second half of the ten-minute long song. From this point on, he was in-demand as a session guitarist (and drummer/percussionist) for Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and many others. Throughout his career, he has also produced a number of hits for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition and many others. But it wasn't until 1990 when he would co-produce (with Janet Jackson) his biggest hit to date: Janet Jackson's Heavy Metal/Rock inspired #1 smash hit "Black Cat". He has also co-produced Mint Condition's entire debut album Meant to Be Mint.

Hits that Johnson produced and co-produced

References
  1. "Reunion time". Boston Globe. June 27, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2010. The Time, the seven-man Minneapolis funk band featured in the Prince movie "Purple Rain," are reuniting, 18 years after their last studio album. The band members are (from left) Jimmy Jam, Jesse Johnson, Jerome Benton, Morris Day, Terry Lewis, Monte Noir, and Jellybean Johnson
  2. Edna Gundersen (June 22, 2008). "It's time again for The Time". USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2010. Suited up for a comeback: Jimmy Jam (front left), Jellybean Johnson and Morris Day


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