In 1992, John Blackwell Jnr. studied at Berklee College of Music (USA) and then landed the drum chair with legendary funk group, Cameo. In 1988, Blackwell moved to LA and played on Patti LaBelle’s Grammy winning recording: “Live! One Night Only”. In ‘99, John met Prince and Sly & the Family Stone’s bassist, Larry Graham, at a Patti Labelle concert. Blackwell then began to travel to Minneapolis, on a regular basis, to jam with Prince. In 2000, John performed in Japan with teen pop sensation, Utada Hikaru and officially joined Prince and the New Power Generation later that year. John’s grooves can be heard on Prince’s The Rainbow Children, N.E.W.S. and the certified double-platinum album, Musicology. He has graced the cover of numerous publications including Rhythm (UK) and Modern Drummer (USA), and has performed at every major worldwide drum festival. Currently on Prince’s W2 Australia tour, John continues to be the spectacular and funkified force behind Prince’s NPG. Blackwell must be seen to be believed. Xperience the new generation!

Date: Monday 28 May, 2012 @ 7pm
Venue: Allans Billy Hyde 152 Bourke St Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA
Tix: $20. Book in store or online. Strictly limited seating

http://www.allansbillyhyd...lt.aspx#JB

TIX SELLING VERY FAST!

Thanks for the informative background and most recent history on John.

Mr. John Blackwell is a beast on drums. I can say I've had the pleasure of several times seeing him in action on drums. BEAST!! Prince if you're reading this, you already know the rest.

Wishing Mr. Blackwell all the best not only in his drumming, but in life.

For all who attend Allens Billy Hyde (gawd, what a name ) enjoy.

Great evening!!! John is a sweetheart
He asked my friend Val if she was an ear doctor and if he could come see her "I have insurance" LOL she got to kiss him on the cheek and now she can't sleep :giggle:

He showed us how he could play 777-9311