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Printable This is devastating, but not surprising, news. I prayed that he would beat the odds, but God has other plans. Rest in power, sir. | |
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Prince’s Former Drummer...ith Cancer
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John Blackwell Jr., the stylish percussion powerhouse best known for his 15-year tenure with Prince, has died after battling cancer. He was 43 years old. His wife Yaritza shared the news on Tuesday with a photo posted to Blackwell’s Instagram. “My husband incredible drummer John Blackwell Jr. passed the way [sic] peacefully in my company today,” she captioned an image of her grasping his hand. “Thanks [sic] God for his life and thanks everyone for their support.” Read More...
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Blew my mind on the Musicology tour. I was amazed a person could drum like that. | |
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R.I.P. John No more pain. Prayers going out to his wife. | |
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Christ, how sad, really hoped he would pull through :-( Such a great drummer, and he seemed like such a lovely person in an interview I saw of him after Prince's death. Like I said I had really hoped that he could make it through this, this is really tragic to learn about, RIP John. Heavenly wine and roses seems to whisper to me when you smile...
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🌿 🌷 Rest In Peace Mr. Blackwell 🌷 🌿 Your Family & all who love you, have my condolences & prayers. I'll always remember your amazing power house performances.  I'll ♥️ "LemonDrop" 2DN 💋 your "Sugar"
Prince: TY! 🌹 🎶🎸🎶 💜 Rex @3/27/18 2D Media Let Prince R.I.P. | |
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Nik West posted the following on Instagram: "#Prince and #Johnblackwell today you are playing together again. Prince told me that John is the "baddest" and that his foot was dangerous... Love you both #restinheaven" Check out the video: https://www.instagram.com...InsNaAaI8/ | |
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Another message posted on Instagram by Nik West: "#JohnBlackwell legendary drummer for #Prince- THE EPITOME of a heart of gold. A goat in the drummer world. A brother to me. A sidekick on stage to me. A happy person. Pleased by the simple things in life. Food Connoisseur. GROOVE MASTER. NONE LIKE HIM. He passed away today. Exactly one year ago, while on tour together in Japan, we found out he had a tumor. This has left yet another hole in my heart. Today he joins his mother, father, daughter, and Prince (his mentor and the person that was like father to him when his own father passed) in heaven. I'm sending prayers to his wife and everyone else he leaves behind today. I visited him while in the hospital and he opened his eyes and held his drumsticks... I had faith he would get well. But now he has no pain. Please allow a moment of silence for JOHN BLACKWELL! 💜😞#notahappy4thofjuly #alloftheseholes" Here it is: https://www.instagram.com...IjxtygIUL/ | |
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Beautiful Sweet Soul....<3
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RIP John Blackwell. | |
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RIP MR BLACKWELL 2Gether  4Ever | |
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Peace be with you John Blackwell. | |
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This is very, very sad news. He was an absolutely wonderfully talented drummer. Another artist that made it look so easy. I remember when his daughter passed away, the band was out on tour and Prince cancelled shows so that John Blackwell could be with his family. R.I.P. brother.
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43 is way, way too young | |
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Ida Nielsen posted the following on Instagram: "My brother John Blackwell Jr -one of the funkiest drummers to have walked this planet! You will be deeply missed!! I am so grateful for the way you took me in and for all the music you showed me and I will never forget your kindness and your spirit and all the goofy jokes. And of course those ever so funky grooves!! Amazing drummer extraordinaire!! Rest in peace my friend -your grooves will stay with us all!! Love always💜Yaritza and Johns children -I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you all lots of love and thoughts🌺 Love4oneanother💜" Check it out: https://www.instagram.com...JBHJaBIkX/ | |
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Wow, so sad to hear this. Rip John Blackwell. | |
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Very sad news. Rest easy, Mr. Blackwell. Thank U 4 the FUNKY Grooves!!! Deepest condolences 2 His Wife, Family & Friends.....
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mtlfan said: Blew my mind on the Musicology tour. I was amazed a person could drum like that. Yes, he was truly an amazing drummer. | |
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Very, very sad. I really feel for his wife. John was a great drummer and will be missed. | |
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so gutted over this. RIP John... | |
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He was a very talented musician. The fact that he worked with Prince for 15 years speaks volumes about his musicianship. His wife and family are in my prayers. Live 4 Love ~ Love is God, God is love, Girls and boys love God above | |
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I'll repeat what I said on the other JB thread--amazing musician and a great person. He will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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Rest In Peace Mr John Blackwell | |
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Latin said: Another message posted on Instagram by Nik West: "#JohnBlackwell legendary drummer for #Prince- THE EPITOME of a heart of gold. A goat in the drummer world. A brother to me. A sidekick on stage to me. A happy person. Pleased by the simple things in life. Food Connoisseur. GROOVE MASTER. NONE LIKE HIM. He passed away today. Exactly one year ago, while on tour together in Japan, we found out he had a tumor. This has left yet another hole in my heart. Today he joins his mother, father, daughter, and Prince (his mentor and the person that was like father to him when his own father passed) in heaven. I'm sending prayers to his wife and everyone else he leaves behind today. I visited him while in the hospital and he opened his eyes and held his drumsticks... I had faith he would get well. But now he has no pain. Please allow a moment of silence for JOHN BLACKWELL! 💜😞#notahappy4thofjuly #alloftheseholes" Here it is: https://www.instagram.com...IjxtygIUL/ Liv: livwarfield My brother @johnblackwelljr and sister Yaritza 😘😘 I'm praying for you and your family. John you will always be our light!We are going to miss you so much big brother. But I know your spirit will always be around! All the jokes we used to make about Eddie Kane..all the life knowledge and music you fed my spirit will always remain. I love you big bro! Rest Well. ✨✨✨💜💜💜😘 Shelby: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyjmusic/photos/a.281763551868598.78601.126130020765286/1552474938130780/?type=3 Shelby J. 8 hrs · Another Great Loss😰 & I'm still processing ....this is hard. Our beloved brother John Blackwell crossed over a few hours ago.🙏🏾 Maaaan did I LOVE Me Some JB💜🥁 U were a GREAT Big Brother. Funny, Talented, Loyal & full of God's Light☀️🙌🏾 These sticks U gave me will travel with me to Amsterdam to meet up with other members of our Big'Ol NPG Family. Yep! Just feels like the Right thing to do. U will be With Us ALWAYZ! Luv u So much John & I'm gonna Miss U💜Rest In Paradise and keep that "4 on the floor" til I see U, P & Your beloved Jia again😇 🌈 FB, Yal' PLEASE pray for his beautiful and devoted wife Yari and the entire Blackwell family. #GodsGotThis ☝🏾#RIPJB #NPG4Life Paisley Park is in your heart
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So sad. I really thought he was out of the woods, given that 4 days ago his wife posted that he was being moved to a physical rehabilitation facility to help get him moving again. Did not expect this today. |
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R.I.P John Blackwell
2016 ~ 2017 The Ignorant asserts,The learned doubts,The wise thinks.
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#RIPJB.    Paisley Park is in your heart
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There are some good shots of John Blackwell drumming in this video. Exclusive Video: Prince's Welcome 2 America Tour: <youtube> https://youtu.be/jF49nZ1ydJg </youtube> [Edited 7/4/17 21:27pm] Live 4 Love ~ Love is God, God is love, Girls and boys love God above | |
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This is a great article about John from his alma mater, Berklee College of Music: https://www.berklee.edu/bt/173/coverstory.html. I'm not sure what the date of the article is. . Berklee TodayJohn Blackwell '95: Putting it in the Pocket
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. Prince has called his drummer, John Blackwell "one of the greatest." That's high praise from a six-time Grammy Award winner and multi-instrumentalist who is an accomplished drummer himself. Blackwell has been playing with Prince onstage and in the studio since 1999, and the link between him and the legendary performer has solidified Blackwell's reputation as an emerging titan of contemporary r&b and funk drumming. Live 4 Love ~ Love is God, God is love, Girls and boys love God above | |
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