Prince's former drummer John Blackwell Jr. dies at 43
John Blackwell Jr. (September 9, 1973 - July 4, 2017) was an American contemporary R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and pop drummer, best known for his work with Prince.
Blackwell was diagnosed with brain tumors in 2016, according to his wife, who posted on his social media accounts.
John was on of the greatest drummers I've ever had pleasure of seeing play. We're going to miss you John Blackwell Jr.