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John Blackwell
Born
Sep 9, 1973
Age 52
Place of Birth
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
13
Movies
2
TV Shows
Also Known As
John Blackwell Jr.
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John Blackwell
Acting
Biography
John Blackwell Jr. is an American contemporary R&B, funk, jazz, fusion, and pop drummer, best known for his work with Prince. Most recently, he was a member of D'Angelo's backing band, The Vanguard.
Movies
13
TV Shows
2
Prince: Budapest
as
Drums
2011
Prince - Welcome 2 America : Live at the Forum
Cast
2011
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as
Self - Drums
2010
Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
Cast
2009
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Early Show)
Cast
2009
Prince - Montreux Jazz Festival (Late Show)
Cast
2009
Prince: Montreux Like Jazz
Cast
2009
Prince: Club Nokia
Cast
2009
DOUBLE BEST LIVE We R&B TOUR FINAL @ STUDIO COAST
as
Self
2008
Justin Timberlake: FutureSex/LoveShow (Live from Madison Square Garden)
as
Self
2007
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
as
Self
2005
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
as
Drums
2004
Prince: Live at the Aladdin Las Vegas
as
Drums
2003
