A longtime member of The Tonight Show band is receiving hospice care, according to TMZ.John B. Williams, who served as a bassist in The Tonight Show band when Johnny Carson was host, is receiving “round-the-clock” care. His wife, Jessica Williams, told TMZ that he suffered a fall that required brain surgery due to his injuries, which were further complicated by his dementia diagnosis.
John joined The Tonight Show in 1972 and was part of the band for seven years. However, his career didn’t stop there. According to his official website, he went on to form his own group, Expectations, following what he described as a bout of “talk show burnout.”
In the late 1980s, John received an offer to join the band on The Arsenio Hall Show, where his musical range expanded even further. The new role allowed him to explore funk, acid jazz, and hip-hop, while also leading to a recurring comedic segment that became known as the “John B. Williams Poetry Moment.”
What began as a lighthearted bit on the show eventually grew into a deeper creative interest. According to his biography, it also led to opportunities in spoken word and acting after he was introduced to playwright Bradley Rand Smith, who cast him in the play Mohave alongside Michael Wolff.
John continued to perform, record music, and collaborate throughout his career, including performances alongside his wife, who is also a musician.
He celebrated his 85th birthday in February.
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