Garry Johnson

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American Musician Garry Johnson was born Garry George Johnson on 19th November, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 21st Nov 2025 North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA aged 69. He is most remembered for being a founding member and drummer of the band The Time, a key figure in the Minneapolis Sound, and for his work with artists like Prince and Janet Jackson. He was a drummer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who contributed to hit songs and co-produced Janet Jackson's 1990 No. 1 single "Black Cat". He also appeared in the movie Purple Rain and later helped establish the Minneapolis Sound Museum to preserve the musical legacy he helped create. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Garry Johnson is a member of the following lists: 1956 births, People from Chicago, Illinois and People from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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First Name	Garry
Middle Name	George
Last Name	Johnson
Full Name at Birth	Garry George Johnson
Alternative Name	Jellybean, Gary Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, The Time, Garry Johnson, Garry George Johnson
Birthday	19th November, 1956
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died	21st November, 2025
Place of Death	North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA
Height	6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight	240lbs (109 kg)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Sexuality	Straight
Nationality	American
High School	Marshall-University High School
University	University of Minnesota
Occupation Text	Drummer, guitarist, songwriter, record producer, musician
Occupation	Musician
Claim to Fame	being a founding member and drummer of the band The Time, a key figure in the Minneapolis Sound, and for his work with artists like Prince and Janet Jackson. He was a drummer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who contributed to hit songs and co-produced Janet Jackson's 1990 No. 1 single "Black Cat". He also appeared in the movie Purple Rain and later helped establish the Minneapolis Sound Museum to preserve the musical legacy he helped create
Music Genre (Text)	Rock, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Funk rock, Funk metal, New wave, Grunge, Dance, Hip hop, Hard rock, New jack swing
Year(s) Active	1981–present, 1981–2025
Instrument (text)	Drums, Guitar
Record Label	Warner Bros. Records, Paisley Park Records
Associated Acts	Flyte Tyme, The Time, The Family

Garry George "Jellybean" Johnson (November 19, 1956 — November 21, 2025) was an American drummer, guitarist, songwriter, record producer, and musician based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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