Blackwell played with Maze , featuring Frankie Beverly . He released his debut album in December 2009 , titled '' The John Blackwell Project '' . He has released two educational drumming DVDs : '' John Blackwell - Technique , Grooving and Showmanship '' , and '' John Blackwell '' . He joined the European leg of singer D'Angelo 's The Second Coming Tour in 2015 , as a member of his band , The Vanguard . He also toured as a member of bassist William " Bootsy " Collins ' Bootsy 's Rubber Band that year
The Second Coming Tour
The Second Coming Tour (D'Angelo)
John Blackwell (musician)