Jellybean Johnson on Prince, The Time and the Birth of the Minneapolis Sound

Originally recorded in 2005, Joe Kelley welcomes legendary drummer, guitarist, producer, and founding member of The Time, Jellybean Johnson.In this rare radio archive, Jellybean reflects on touring with Prince during the Musicology era, the discipline and rehearsal standards that made Prince's bands legendary, the unique artistry of the Minneapolis Sound, and his work with Ronnie Baker Brooks.He also shares stories about Jesse Johnson, Jerome Benton, The Time's live performances, and what it was like returning to arenas packed with 20,000 Prince fans during the Musicology Tour.Topics include:• Prince and the Musicology Tour• The Time's return to the stage• Prince's rehearsal standards• The Minneapolis Sound• Jesse Johnson and The Time• Ronnie Baker Brooks• 777-9311 and live performance• Touring, musicianship, and funk historyMusicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has been documenting music history since 1982 through interviews with legendary musicians, producers, songwriters, and artists from the worlds of funk, R&B, jazz, rock, and pop.