Overview
- Johnson’s family said he died suddenly on the night of November 21 at age 69, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
- He rose to fame as the drummer and a founding member of The Time, closely linked to Prince and the Minneapolis Sound.
- His production credits include helping craft Janet Jackson’s 1990 No. 1 single “Black Cat.”
- Peers and fans shared remembrances on social media, including posts from Sheila E. and Susannah Melvoin.
- He helped establish the Minneapolis Sound Museum with his wife and daughter, and he is survived by both.