Rickey Minor
Composer
Bandleader known for his work on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as American Idol and Don't Forget the Lyrics! on Fox.
He taught himself musical composition and expression as a child growing up in South Central Los Angeles.
He served as musical director for numerous top artists, including Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, and Beyonce.
He and his wife Karen had a son named Sean Anthony.
He took over as bandleader on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after Kevin Eubanks left.