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Rickey Minor

b. 1959

American composer and producer

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About Rickey Minor

Born 1959. Rickey Minor is an American composer, record producer, musician, music director and music producer.

Rickey Minor (born 1957) is an American bass player, music director, composer and music producer. He was the musical director and bandleader on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from 2010 to 2014, taking over after Kevin Eubanks left.

Minor worked as musical director for American Idol.

Minor has served as musical director for numerous superstar tours, including Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, Ray Charles, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé and for television productions, including the Grammy Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and the Super Bowl. He has received twelve Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Music Direction, winning two of them, for Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America (2017) and The Kennedy Center Honors (2020).

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Important facts

Born
6 September 1959, Monroe
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Composer, record producer, musician, Music director, Music producer
Nationality
United States
Education
Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rickey Minor?

American composer and producer

When was Rickey Minor born?

Rickey Minor was born on 6 September 1959 in Monroe.

What is Rickey Minor's occupation?

Rickey Minor is a composer, record producer, musician, music director and music producer.

What nationality is Rickey Minor?

Rickey Minor is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rickey Minor

· Wikidata: Q7331957

· DBpedia: Rickey Minor

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