John McKie
@johnmckie
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Work in charity and media, also author of Prince: A Sign o’ The Times (Bonnier/Blink)
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Joined January 2009
Jellybean Johnson. Such a pivotal figure in the Minneapolis music scene, and such a nice man.
I want to share a story I have about the late Jellybean Johnson. Several years ago, at one of the Celebrations, we went to Bunkers to watch The Combo playing. It had been a week of, well, celebrating Prince, as we do, with concerts and panel talks at Paisley Park, parties at
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Miles Davis & Chaka Khan covering "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson live at Montreux Jazz Festival [1989]
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The great Joni Mitchell is 82 years young today. #HappyBirthdayJoni #PrinceASignOTheTimes
Happy Birthday to singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell born in Fort Macleod, Alberta 🇨🇦 82 years ago today. What are your favourite songs or albums by Joni Mitchell? #JoniMitchell
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Terrible news 😢
Some news stops you in your tracks. Unbelievably sad to hear the Squeeze legend, Gilson Lavis has died. For fans, Gilson will forever be the heartbeat of the band. A giant of a drummer in one of the greatest ever British groups. #RIP #GilsonLavis
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The 14 Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows https://t.co/f6M2Px4LB8
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The best Super Bowl Halftime Shows of all time, from Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake to Prince. See how we ranked our top 14.
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Chattering on about Prince with @MDean was a fun way to spend two hours #PrinceASignOTheTimes
Prince: A Sign of the Times - An In-Depth Conversation with Author John McKie https://t.co/EUT7ry7cvH via @MDean #SOTT #PRINCE #PRINCE4EVER
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Rest in peace, Jack DeJohnette. It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of the legendary drummer, pianist and composer Jack DeJohnette…. Initially, his death was reported with confusion and lack of verification — rumours circulated, details were uncertain.
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I first met Jack when he was about 20. I brought him on as a bass player, not realizing he was usually hired as a drummer, but I already had a one. I learned Jack really wanted to be a piano player. He always played the drums with a pianist’s sense of melody, color, and harmony.
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What a gent. Wish him all the best! 💚
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Dive deep into the enigmatic world of #Prince with author John McKie as he dissects the iconic musician's life and career through the lens of his magnum opus, 'Sign o' the Times.' #PodcastAboutPrince #BookAboutPrince AUDIO: https://t.co/us1oyuPKhb VIDEO:
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Such an honour to get to interview this giant of music and metronomic master. #RIPJackDeJohnette
Rest In Power to the GOAT. Jack DeJohnette - the incredible drummer, pianist, & composer, whose influence & importance to Jazz, and contemporary improvised music can not be overstated. @LivingColour offers heartfelt condolences to his family, fellow musicians, friends & fans💜 🌹
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An honour to get to draw up a #PrinceASignOTheTimes playlist for @BBC6Music and Lauren, who was lovely. #DesertIslandDisco two hours, seven mins in.
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Legendary producer/writer, Bryan Michael-Cox gives his answer of his stranded island album choice… his choice was Sign ‘O the Times.
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This is really beautiful.
Alan Leeds reacts to D'Angelo's death: "I’m utterly heartbroken. Grieving is such a self-absorbed process. But this time it’s not just about losing someone who was part of my life. This one is about losing the link between the music I grew up with in the 1960’s and the music
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D’Angelo dropped two back to back classics with Brown Sugar and Voodoo, went on a 14 YEAR HIATUS and came back with Black Messiah. There will never be another.
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Rest in Paradise to Michael ‘D’Angelo’ Archer 🕊️ You will truly be missed 🥺 Here is D’Angelo singing “Sometimes It Snows In April” giving tribute to Prince (his musical idol) after he shortly passed away.
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An honour and thrill to be interviewed by @MarkE11en & @davidhepworth for @WIYElondon for #PrinceASignOTheTimes @bonnierbooks_uk
https://t.co/MB1ZETqk4i
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